Community Event Information


Mark your calendars! The Side Lake Community Garage Sales will be Thursday to Saturday, June 12th (3pm – 7pm), 13th (9am – 4pm), and 14th (9am – 4pm) this year!

If you would like to be a part of the 2025 Garage Sales and want to be included on “The Map”, sign up before May 28th by calling Judy Kelly at 218-750-0908.

Happy Garage Saling!


Fourth of July Parade

Join the favorite longtime tradition of the Side Lake 4th of July Parade! Float lineup starts at 9 a.m. and the parade will begin at 10 a.m.

Entry forms are available here or downloaded below. Prizes are awarded to the top four participating groups. You can view the Increment Weather Policy here.

Float entries must be submitted by July 1st in person at the CC Campground, Side Lake Store, or emailed to sidelakeevents@gmail.com. You can also turn them in at registration.


Firecracker 5K

Lace up and head north for a lighthearted morning walk or run for the 6th annual Firecracker 5K!

We’ll kick things off at the legendary Bimbo’s Octagon, then cruise through a neighborhood so pretty it looks like it was filtered by nature itself — tall trees, fresh air, and that classic “Up North” vibe.

Register by June 15th to guarantee a race shirt! The cost is $25 for ages 0-18 or $30 for over 18. A “no t-shirt” option is available for $15 less during registration.

Same day online registration is open until 8:30AM, but shirts are not guaranteed. Packet pick up begins at 7:00AM.

You can view the Increment Weather Policy here.

Sign up today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/SideLake/Firecracker5KSideLake