Bonanza Valley Area Community Calendar - updated frequently!







Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2025!

BVD 2025: four nights/days of activities!

The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming on July 10, 11, 12 and 13 in 2025! Spread the word and mark your calendars! The BVD grand parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in Brooten on Sunday, July 13, 2025.



February 24, 2025

Brooten City Council meeting

The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 24 at 7 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Brooten. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.



March 3, 2025

Dinner Church at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg: FREE food plus fellowship!

The public is invited to Dinner Church in Sunburg on Monday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 107 Western Ave N, Sunburg. This features a free supper meal plus a short church service lasting around 10 minutes. Bring your family or a neighbor!



March 4, 2025

Stearns County Republican Senate District 12A and District 12B BPOU Convention

The Stearns County Republican Senate District 12 (both districts 12A and 12B) will hold their BPOU Convention on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ate the Greenwald Pub. All Republicans are welcome to attend.



March 4, 2025

Brooten American Legion meeting

The Brooten American Legion meets next on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Legion hall on Central Avenue. Guests and new members are always welcome!



March 8, 2025

Belgrade VFW Pork Chop and Steak fry

The Belgrade VFW invites everyone to their next Steak and Pork Chop Fry on Saturday, March 8. They will be serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the VFW community room.



March 10, 2025

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting

The B-B-E school board will meet in regular session on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E elementary school media center in Brooten. The meeting is open to the public.



March 11, 2025

Elrosa city council meeting

The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.



March 12, 2025

Sedan city council meeting

The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.



March 14, 2025

B-B-E Knights of Columbus Fish Fry nights begin

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa chapter of the Knights of Columbus, Father Vincent Santo Council No. 13284, invites everyone to their fish fry fundraiser nights during the upcoming Christian season of Lent. The first fish fry night is on Friday, March 14. They will serve at the KaDe Shack from 5 to 8 p.m. in Brooten The other K of C fish fry nights are on March 28 and April 11. Cash raffle tickets are on sale, and the drawing takes place after the April 11 fish fry at 8 p.m. at the KaDe Shack.



March 15, 2025

Belgrade Lions Chili Cook-off - SAVE THE DATE!

The Belgrade Lions is excited to announce their annual Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, March 15 at the Belgrade VFW Community Room. Get your recipes lined up and ready to go! Other details will be announced in the latter part of February.



Sunday, March 16, 2025

Brooten Ambulance pancake breakfast

Everyone invited! On Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Bucky's Pickles building, the former American Legion Hall, on Central Avenue South in Brooten, where the Brooten Ambulance will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser. They will serve from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price: $10 per person, with children ages 5 and under free! Take-outs available.



March 17, 2025

Belgrade City Council meeting

The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.



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June 29, 2025

Parishes on the Prairie Church Social with outdoor Mass

The Parishes on the Prairie Catholic ACC of Sauk Centre, Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa and West Union invite everyone to their annual summer Church Social on Sunday, June 29 on the grounds of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. The day begins with an outdoor Mass (weather-permitting) starting at 10:30 a.m. The church social activities, which feature a free lunch meal, will run from noon to 5 p.m.



September 21, 2025

SIXTH annual Harvest Fest at Rustic Designs Flower Farm

What day is fall harvest fest? Sunday September 21, 2025; What time is harvest fest? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How should I dress? Dress for the weather with good walking shoes! Are there restrooms? Yes, one restroom in the farm store and a outdoor port a pot. Is there food? Yes, we have vendors offering coffee and water to snacks and meal options. What vendors are there? Yes, we have a full list coming soon! What to expect? Walk the grounds, check out the craft vendors, eat some food, walk the flower field, cut some flowers, check out the farm store, and take lots of photos! Parking attendants will be working the parking areas. Come and spend the day!



Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!