Museums and historical places, theaters, art galleries, entertainment venues, and other attractions, as well as concerts, festivals, fairs, and other events in Grand Rapids, Minnesota are the focus of topics in this category. Sports and recreation facilities, programs and teams are also appropriate.
 
 
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Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association, boy’s, girl’s and varsity teams at several levels are put forth, along with tournament schedules, sponsors, coaches, and organizational contacts. A dibs section allows members to assign and claim responsibility for various tasks.
http://www.grhockey.com/
Grand Rapids Thunderhawks Football
The Grand Rapids, Minnesota high school football team is featured, including its varsity roster, pony league, alumni, training camps, coaches, schedules, and results. Season strength is discussed, along with its records, sponsorships, and special events. News and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.grfootball.org/
First held in 1892, the fair was moved to its current eighty acre site in Grand Rapids, Minnesota in 1907. General information about the fair and the fairgrounds is offered, along with a calendar of events, a map showing its location, and an introduction to its campground near the entrance to the Mesabi Trail, including rates.
http://itascacountyfair.org/
Formed in the 1960s, the Itasca Curling Club was incorporated in 1968. Its history, code of conduct, board of directors, league commissioners, and ice rental policies are put forth, along with a calendar of events and bonspiels, as well as general information about curling and open houses for those who are interested in learning to curl.
http://itascacurling.com/
Judy Garland spent her childhood in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and the home she lived in has been restored, and currently houses a collection of Judy Garland and the Wizard of Oz artifacts. Located on two acres, the restored home, children’s discovery museum, and gardens are open to the public. Membership information, hours, and contacts are posted.
http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/
The Reif Performing Arts Center hosts a wide variety of arts, hosting national and international touring performances, representing a range of artistic disciplines, including rock tributes, country music, classical music, contemporary and classical dance, children’s theater, comedy, drama, and others. Currently performing and upcoming events are highlighted, and tickets may be purchased through the site.
http://www.reifcenter.org/
Held each August in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the multi-day event features a parade, including a pet parade, a youth craft show, and other activities and attractions, which may include a chainsaw carving demonstration, lumberjack competitions, a bingo tent, beer garden, live music and dancing, and food vendors. Photographs and video of past events are featured.
http://www.talltimberdays.com/