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Karl Oskar Days
July 10th – 13th, 2024
Join in the fun for Lindstrom’s Karl Oskar Days! A weekend dedicated to the celebrated Swedish heritage of our community, Karl Oskar Days is packed full of all the summertime fun you’d expect from a small town festival. Lace up for the Lindstrom Loppet, marvel at a spectacular fireworks show, dance the night away at the street dance, and collect candy at the parade. Whatever you’re looking for in a summer festival, Karl Oskar Days will not disappoint!
Where is Chisago Lakes?
Located along Highway 8, Chisago Lakes is an easy 40-minute drive north of the Twin Cities metro area. Chisago Lakes is a community made up of many smaller towns and rural countryside. With beautiful forests, picturesque farms, abundant lakes, and bordered by the St. Croix River, you’re sure to feel right at home here.
Head north out of the Twin Cities to Highway 8 West. Chisago Lakes encompasses Chisago City, Lindstrom, Center City, Shafer, Taylors Falls & Almelund. Come experience for yourself the shopping, dining, trails, lakes, parks, and heritage of Chisago Lakes.
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Have Your Wedding in Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes invites you to begin your life together among the stunning scenery of the St. Croix River Valley. From your engagement photos to bachelor/ette parties, to the wedding and honeymoon, Chisago Lakes has everything you need to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Chisago Lakes is home to many unique venues, from rustic barns to a historic scout camp, wineries to paddleboats on the St. Croix River. Regardless of the season, the charm of small towns and modern conveniences are available to you for your big day. Invite your guests to stay for the night in a quaint bed and breakfast, hotel, vacation rental, cabin or campground. Chisago Lakes has everything you need for the perfect event, including a wide range of florists, photographers, caterers, and more.
Marriage equality is celebrated in Minnesota, and we invite you to choose the quiet beauty of Chisago Lakes for your big day!
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