Manitou Days is a three-week summer festival showcasing the great lakeside community of White Bear Lake. For 50+ years this annual summer ritual has been a favorite of locals and visitors.

The fun kicks-off with Marketfest and ends on the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks display to music over the lake. Festival highlights include the Grande Parade, the Beach Dance, Medallion Hunt, Kiddie Parade, Community Garage Sale, and more.

Build a sand castle. Enter a fishing contest. Shop Downtown White Bear Lake. Hunt for a medallion. Dance under the stars. Watch fireworks on the beach. With so many fantastic events, there is something for everyone!

Schedule of Events:

Fillebrown Friday

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Stop by for a self-guided tour of the 1879 Red Chalet Cottage on White Bear Lake and refreshments on the porch.

Location: Fillebrown House 4735 Lake Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

10:00 am - 3:00 pm - X Marks the Spot Exhibit

Take a step back into history with White Bear Lake Area Historical Society’s brand new exhibit. X Marks the Spot! Together, we’ll explore 10 pivotal moments around the Lake Area that made history in our community through interactive displays and activities. Visting Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 3pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month: 10am – 3pm.

Location: White Bear Lake Armory 2228 4th St White Bear Lake, MN 55110

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Manitou Days Grande Parade

Celebrating “Bears Making History” our Grande Parade highlights include floats, musical groups and marching sections from a variety of local businesses and organizations. For safety reasons, spectators must stay on the curb, sidewalks or paved trail.

Location: Downtown White Bear Lake 4th St & Washington Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Manitou Days Beach Dance

Grab a blanket or a chair, and come enjoy great live music and dance with us under the stars! Music will be provided by Free & Easy Band. Food and beverages (water, soda, beer, wine) will be available for purchase. Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol. The Beach Dance follows the Manitou Days Grand Parade. www.manitoudays.com Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the gate. Free admissions to kids aged 10 and under. The Manitou Days Beach Dance is sponsored by Explore White Bear, White Bear Lake Rotary Club, and White Bear Lake Superstore. Funds raised from this event will benefit the community projects of White Bear Lake Rotary Club. It also will help underwrite marketing of our community through Explore White Bear all benefiting the Greater White Bear Lake Area.

Location: Memorial Beach 4980 Lake Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110