Northwoods Annual Arts & Book Festival. Our festival is known for its high quality original artwork in a variety of mediums: paint, clay, fiber, metal, wood, and photography. All set in the beautiful surroundings of the northern lake country. Unique to this art fair Is the ever-popular book arts section, where authors can submit and sell their personally signed books directly to the public. Children will delight in the face painting and chance to create their own artwork.
The Art and Book Festival has repeatedly earned high marks for being both visitor and artist friendly with its welcoming and helpful staff, food, drinks, printed programs for visitors, and indoor restrooms in the air-conditioned Community Center. There are also ribbon awards for the top visual artists and poetry readings by winning poets chosen by the public.
Shirley Johnson, Artist Contact: sjohaz@aol.com 218.675.6181 (H) 218.820.3793 (C)
Sue Ready, Author Contact: suready@yahoo.com 218.682.2562 (H) 612.240.2818 (C)
Click the highlighted link below for the printable Application Form.
Northwoods Art and Book Festival 2019 Application Form
Church auction at Salem Lutheran Church.
Food and fun — a fundraising event for the Longville Lions Club.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT!
Join Longville businesses on Main Street for an evening of browsing, shopping store specials, fun and friends!
2020 SCHEDULE: June 18, July 9, July 23, August 13
Bus picks up in Walker, Backus, and Pequot Lakes. $40 inclues bus fare and ticket.
Popular annual Art Crawl from Pine River to Longville, following scenic Hwy 84. The Longville site is downtown Longville. Sponsored by Longville Lakes Arts Alliance. Contact Barbara Anderson, 218-363-2649 for more information about the Longville site.
Sponsored by the Longville Lions. They Lions will be serving pulled pork, baked beans, and coleslaw; all layered in a handy “walk and eat” container at the Docksider parking lot. Lunch includes pop/water.
They’ll serve until the food runs out — and you won’t want to miss this special lunch-time event. The Longville Lions are famous for their great food and this “hog heaven” meal will continue that tradition. Celebrate Labor Day weekend in downtown Longville, and experience this Lions’ specialty for yourself!
Kick off the “Fall Has It All” autumn celebration at this artists’ reception and open house in downtown Longville.
• Thursday, Sept. 17—”OKTOBERFEST” OPENING RECEPTION – Wine & Cheese Reception with the Artists, 4–6 p.m. at the Gallery of New Creations & Antiques / Arts Learning Center, sponsored by the Longville Lakes Art Alliance and Gallery of New Creations. Contact Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.[
7 a.m.-3 p.m. Fall Festival/Bazaar at Salem Lutheran Church. Bazaar with crafts, antiques and food, including breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Sponsored by the Salem Lutheran Women. Contact Carol Raines, 218-363-2011; salem@arvig.net
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Book Sale at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Contact: Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113; nanaro1947@yahoo.com.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts/Crafts/Music/Outdoor Show sponsored by the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance, Contact: Pat Boen, 218-838-4202.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Scavenger Hunt. Downtown. Register at 11:45 a.m. at the chamber tourist building across the street from the Docksider. Sponsored by the Longville Chamber of Commerce, chamber@longville.com.
During the day in Longville enjoy food by the Longville Lions, Pie Sale by the Longville Chamber of Commerce, German Music and other events to come! Sponsored by the Longville Chamber of Commerce, chamber@longville.com.
Sponsored by Friends of the Margaret Welch Memorial Library, held at the library.
2020 SCHEDULE: June 20, 27; Sept. 19
The Friends of the Margaret Welch Memorial Library meet twice a year. Please consider joining and supporting our local library. Contact Rose Jorgenson, 218-682-3113.