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:

8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Manitou Days Children’s Fishing Derby

Join Us for the Manitou Days Children’s Fishing Derby! SweetLife Lane is proud to host and sponsor this beloved community event once again! As we celebrate Manitou Days and our amazing COMMUNITY, let’s enjoy a day of fishing, family fun, and outdoor adventure! Event Details: When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Where: White Bear Lake Fishing Piers White Bear Lions Park (4420 Lake Avenue S.) Veterans Memorial Park Pier (4520 US Hwy 61) Who: Kids ages 15 and under – bring your family & friends! Cost: FREE! How It Works: Registration is required so we can plan accordingly – sign up at www.sweetlifelane.com Families will fish on their own and provide their own fishing gear 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon: Swing by White Bear Lions Park to pick up your FREE swag bag and be entered into the Prize Raffle All registered participants will be entered into the prize drawing Share the fun! Upload your fish photos to our event landing page (details to come) The Spirit of the Event: This derby is all about getting kids and families outside to enjoy our beautiful lake, fresh air, and the excitement of fishing—whether it’s their first time casting a line or they’re seasoned young anglers! Let’s come together as a community to celebrate Manitou Days and make lasting memories on the lake! Spread the Word! Register today and let’s make this the best fishing derby yet! #ManitouDays

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Yoga on the Beach

Celebrate Manitou Days, Yogadevotion style! Please join us at Memorial Beach for the annual fundraiser for the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. We will center ourselves into a lovely lake vibe and practice presence in the beauty of nature. Please bring a $10+ donation for the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. Check in at 8:30 am, practice begins at 9:00. Please RSVP so we know you are coming. If it rains, we will cancel. No rain date is set.

Cost:$10.00

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

9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Benson Airport open house

Open house and showing of our little airport in the hill

Location: Benson Airport 5860 US-61 White Bear Lake, MN

10:00 am - 3:00 pm - White Bear Lake 18th Annual Classic & Vintage Boat Show

Display of classic and vintage motorized and non-motorized boats and Nautical Market vendors

Location: White Bear Lake Shopping Center 4391 Lake Ave S White Bear Lake, MN 55110

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sand Castles and Creatures

Gather your family and friends to build an original sandcastle, sand creature, or sand sculpture at the Sandcastles and Creatures Building Contest as part of Manitou Days. The contest is held every year at Memorial Beach by West Park on Lake Avenue in White Bear Lake. Registration begins at 10 AM with judging and prizes at 12 Noon. Bring your own shovels, buckets, and sand carving tools. This free annual event is sponsored by White Bear Center for the Arts.

Location: Memorial Beach 4980 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

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Pickleball Mixer

Pickleball mixer, players are given a number and games are assigned by a number chart. We do not record your scores. This is for intermediate and advanced players, 2 sessions, 4:00 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. and/or 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. Sorry no beginner play at either times. Limited to 28 players, rally scoring to 11 or 12 minutes of play, then a short break then on to the next game.

Location: Sunrise Park Sunrise Park District Service Center 2399 Cedar Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110