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Annual $12K Raffle

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Polar Bear Days Annual $12K Raffle

The Annual $12K Raffle for the Polar Bear Days Festival is back and the drawing will be on February 15th at Tom & Jerry’s Bar! Tickets are $100 each and can be found at Jim’s, Valentini’s Tom & Jerry’s, Keyboard, and the Chisholm Chamber Office. 

There will also be side raffles and a secondary drawing for additional cash prizes, a live auction, and a “cash cube” where you will have fifteen seconds to grab as much cash as you can! Although you don’t need to be present to win the main prizes it is highly recommended to be there for all of the extra prizes. 

The Cash Cube is sponsored by First National Bank, check them out and see what your local bank can offer you in savings & loans!

Cash Prizes are as Follows:

  • First Prize – $8,000
  • 2nd Prize – $1,500
  • 3rd Prize – $500
  • 7 Winners Receive – $200
  • 6 Winners Receive – $100

Side Raffle Prizes:

  • “Discovery” MDC Basket – Valued at $105, $1 Raffle Ticket
  • “Splurge” Visa Gift Card – Valued at $250, $2 Raffle Ticket
  • “Happy & Healthy” 30 West Fitness & Recreation – Valued at $175, $2 Raffle Ticket
  • “Yell at Them in Person” 2 Twins Tickets/$25 Gas Card – Valued at $175, $2 Raffle Ticket
  • “Bluestreak Pride” 2 Bluestreak Passes – Valued at $150, $2 Raffle Tickets
  • “Party Fun” Liquor Tote – Valued at $450, $2 Raffle Ticket
  • “Vices” Scratch Off Lottery Tickets – Valued at $100, $5 Raffle Ticket

LIVE Auction Prizes:

  • “Rock The Ridge & Relax” Giants Ridge/AmericInn Lodge & Suites Jacuzzi Room & 4 Golf Tickets
  • “Homemade Italiano” Family Style Dinner for 8 at Valentini’s & Two Carafes of Wine
  • “Steak Escape” Fortune Bay Package – One Night stay in a premium room, $50 dining credits to Sunset Steak House/Tamarack

 

See More upcoming Polar Bear Days Events on the official Polar Bear Days Facebook Page!

See more upcoming events, our local businesses & more on our Chisholm Chamber website

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Polar Bear Days Parties at Jim’s

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Costumes, Dancing, Music & More!

Save the dates for some upcoming Polar Bear Days parties at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill this February! Nothing beats the winter blues quite like music, costume parties & dancing; this February you can catch two themed parties right in downtown Chisholm with their Dancing Through the Decades costume party on February 18th & their 12th Annual Luau Party on February 25th! Why wait for spring to get here when we can have a party now?

Dancing Through the Decades Polar Bear Days Costume Party

The first of Polar Bear Days parties at Jim’s is Dancing Through the Decades which will be on February 18th at 9PM. Dress to the 9’s in your favorite historical era (whether or not that is strictly 20th Century is up to your interpretation & imagination) and party with flap dancers, hippies, 80’s metal rock bands, and mobsters in a time-warp winter wrap-up celebration of the times party that is sure to be an amazing time!

12th Annual Polar Bear Days Luau Party

The 12th Annual Luau Party at Jim’s will take place on February 25th and marks the end of Polar Bear Days. There will be LIVE music from Merchants of Swill starting at 8PM and lots of tropical themed fun to be had throughout the evening, so make sure to break out your grass skirts! 

Precluding the Luau will be the Chisholm Lions Kids Pajama Party with games, bingo & snacks so the kids can have a party this February too!

 

Check out more of our upcoming events at our Chisholm Chamber website!      

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Side Lake Winter Festival

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All of the Best Things in Winter Wrapped into a Winter Festival You Won’t Want to Miss!

The Side Lake Winter Festival will be taking place on January 21st at the Side Lake Community Center from 1PM – 4PM!  Make sure to bring your friends and family out to shake off some of those winter blues and to dive in to a day of winter fun. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather as the event will be held outdoors! Visit their event on Facebook for updates and more! Or visit their website to see upcoming events with their 4 Seasons of Fun!

What to expect:

  • Ice Skating
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
  • “Human Curling”
  • Snow Maze
  • Local Craft Vendors
  • Snacks
  • Games
  • Inside Activities
Come out for very cool great time with a ton to do, because the best way to beat the winter is to get up and having fun. So bring everyone out and beat those winter blues with a lineup of games and activities that are sure to heat things up!
 
The Side Lake Winter Festival is free to attend and open to the public!
Questions, contact us at sidelakeevents@gmail.com
 
Check out our Chisholm Chamber website for more upcoming events as well as our community directory
 
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The Coldest Festival of the Year

Polar Bear Days are here again February 8th – February 26th. Towards the end of winter the best, coldest, winter festival takes place in Chisholm with a variety of events including raffles, bingo, and more. Events are still being put together but a full list will be coming soon, so make sure to follow Polar Bear Days on Facebook for updates. 

 

Confirmed Events

February 8th

February 10th

  • 12th Annual Valentini’s Mixed Bean Bag Tourney
  • Bittersweet at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill

February 11th

  • “I’m New Here” Iron Range Research Center Orientation Tour led by MDC Archivist Chris Welter
  • Vintage Snowmobiles at Tom & Jerry’s
  • Mixed Valentine’s Day Dart Tournament at Sidelines

February 13th

  • Tasting Party at Healthy Vibes – Learn more about Herbalife products, try some delicious & surprising options that you can order or take home. $5 tickets

February 14th

  • Valentine’s Day Dinner at Valentini’s

February 15th

  • Annual Chisholm Chamber $12,000 Raffle – Purchase your tickets at designated venues for your chance to win BIG! Side raffles, food, and drinks at Tom & Jerry’s Bar the evening of the raffle drawing.
  • Scavenger Hunt & Cookie Decorating at Chisholm Public Library

February 16th

  • Bring Your Own Partner Smear Tournament at Sidelines

February 18th

February 19th

  • Tom & Jerry’s Daytona Party
  • “Formerly Charles” at Jim’s

February 20th

  • Sidelines Smear

February 21st

  • Polar Bear Days Music Bingo at Jim’s
  • Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras at Jim’s

February 22nd

  • Boys & Girl’s Hoop Club Pasta Fundraiser at Valentini’s

February 23rd

  • Late Night at the Research Center

February 24th

  • All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Valentini’s

February 25th

  • Northern Traxx Ride – The Annual Northern Traxx Polar Bear Days Ride will start at 10AM at Jim’s Sports Club with breakfast specials and will return at 8PM for in town fun!
  • Luau Party – The Annual Luau Party at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill will feature music from Merchants of Swill
  • Sled the City
  • Chisholm Lion’s Club Kids Pajama Party
  • Snowshoe Adventure Hike
  • Pool Tournament at T &T DOM
  • “The Hooligans” at T&T DOM 

 

Ongoing Events

  • Pick up Your “Take & Make Craft” from Chisholm Library
  • “Never Dry: The Rise of Prohibition on The Iron Range” Exhibit at Minnesota Discovery Center
  • Youth & Adult Snowshoe Rentals at Minnesota Discovery Center
  • Tuesdays –
    • Karaoke at Sidelines Sports Bar
  • Wednesdays –
    • Storytime at Chisholm Public Library
    • Open Mic at T&T DOM
  • Thursdays – 
    • Wheel of Meat at T&T DOM
  • Fridays – 
    • Freeze! It’s Fish Friday at Jim’s
    • Friday Night Meat Raffle at Jim’s
    • Karaoke at T&T DOM
  • Saturdays – 
    • Soup Saturday at Valentini’s 

 

 

Want your event included?

If you would like to have YOUR event included in out Polar Bear Days calendar please contact us at info@chisholmchamber.com or visit us at our Chamber office to inquire.  

 

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