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10/11/2026

Coming up!

10/09/2026

Slash & Bash Halloween Party! - 💀💗 SLASH & BASH IS HERE!This year, Halloween in Bemidji is getting bigger, better, and queer-er! 🎃🕷️Join Bemidji Pride and Rail River Folk School for a Halloween night full of LIVE MUSIC, DRAG, DANCING, COSTUMES, AND CASH PRIZES! 👻🗓️ Saturday, Oc...

10/08/2026

💀💗 SLASH & BASH IS HERE!
This year, Halloween in Bemidji is getting bigger, better, and queer-er! 🎃🕷️

Join Bemidji Pride and Rail River Folk School for a Halloween night full of LIVE MUSIC, DRAG, DANCING, COSTUMES, AND CASH PRIZES! 👻

🗓️ Saturday, October 31, 2026
📍 Rail River Folk School
303 Railroad Street SW, Bemidji MN
🚪 Doors: 7 PM | Party starts: 8 PM
🎟️ $10 entry | 18+

GET TICKETS ONLINE:
www.eventeny.com/events/slashandbash-35088/

🎤 Live Music by BlackFish Bleu, Foxby, and KMRE
👠 Drag by Deja Duvalle, Megan the Maneater & other local talent
👑 Costume Contest with CASH PRIZES!
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50

⚰️ Come dressed to impress. Come dressed to terrify. Come dressed like your favorite creature of the night.

Whether you’ve spent the last six months planning the perfect look, or you found it in the bottom of your closet at 6:47 PM...
Come ready to BASH! 🦇

Slash & Bash Halloween Party! - 💀💗 SLASH & BASH IS HERE!This year, Halloween in Bemidji is getting bigger, better, and queer-er! 🎃🕷️Join Bemidji Pride and Rail River Folk School for a Halloween night full of LIVE MUSIC, DRAG, DANCING, COSTUMES, AND CASH PRIZES! 👻🗓️ Saturday, Oc...

09/30/2026

Debate Night Watch Party! After the Trina Swanson town hall on October 5th, you can watch the District 2 debates between the candidates for state house and senate.

7 PM October 5th
Rail River Folk School, Bemidji

09/30/2026

09/27/2026

Super amazing Sunday Funday with amazing finds & talented folks. Interior Design, thrift, and great coffee with community resources to boot!

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

🌈 The heart of Bemidji Pride Weekend is almost here!

Join us for the 6th Annual Bemidji Pride Family Fest , a day of community, celebration, and joy in the Northwoods.

✨ Browse local vendors and community organizations
🎶 Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day
👑 Cheer on our family-friendly Kids & Crowns Drag Show
(Suggested donation $5/per person or $20/family)
🌈 Connect with friends, make new ones, and celebrate exactly as you are

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the very first time, there’s a place for you here.

💚 FREE to attend
📍 Rail River Folk School
📅 Saturday, August 29 from 12-5pm

This celebration is made possible by an incredible community of volunteers, sponsors, performers, vendors, and supporters who believe everyone deserves a place to belong.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and help us celebrate another unforgettable Bemidji Pride! 🌲🏳️‍🌈

🎟️ View the full Pride Weekend schedule and get tickets to events:
bemidjipride.com/events

08/25/2026

You know this is the best night of drag!

08/25/2026

We are welcoming back Patrick Scully with our partners at Bemidji Pride! Patrick is an amazing talent with history, insight, and a lifetime of experience to share onstage. A Minneapolis icon from Patrick's Cabaret fame! Join us!

Join us for A Few Tales, an unforgettable evening with acclaimed storyteller Patrick Scully and Pride Support Network. 📚

🗓️ Friday, August 28th
⏰ 6:00pm
🎟️ Sliding Scale Entry - $15 suggested
📍 Rail River Folk School

❤️ Content suited for ages 15+, Bar available for 21+

🏳️‍🌈 This interactive performance invites the audience to choose the stories as Patrick shares powerful, heartfelt, and often hilarious moments from decades of LGBTQ+ history. Every performance is unique, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates resilience, joy, and community.

Join us for our full lineup of events during the weekend of August 27-29, including our 6th Annual Pride Festival, Family Festival, Drag Shows, Queeraoke, and MORE! View our full schedule on our page or website (link in comments) ❤️

*Online tickets include applicable fees.