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 10, 2025

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting

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



February 11, 2025

Elrosa city council meeting

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



February 12, 2025

Sedan city council meeting

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



February 13, 2025

Belgrade VFW Auxiliary Bloodmobile

The Belgrade V.F.W. Auxiliary will host an American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Thursday, February 13 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Parish Centre (541 Martin Avenue) in Belgrade.



February 18, 2025

Belgrade City Council meeting

The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, February 18, 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.



February 23, 2025

Floyd Hodge benefit fundraiser in Starbuck

A special hamburger basket fundraiser benefit for Floyd Hodge of Starbuck, formerly of Brooten, is this Sunday, February 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Starbuck V.F.W. Post 4582. The address is 212 East 6th Street, Starbuck. On July 1, 2024, Floyd suffered a stroke and has been disabled and unable to work since. His family is in need of your support, and even a little can go a long way. The Starbuck VFW bar will be open, and a hamburger basket special with condiments is offered for $12. Other special events during that day/time include animal races and a 50/50 ticket sale and drawing at 2 p.m. This event is presented by the Starbuck VFW Auxiliary Riders.



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

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 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.



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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!