Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival celebrates the culture and customs of the diverse people who settled in Northeastern Minnesota. The colorful traditions and flavors of the early immigrants and settlers are re-created by a melting pot of artisans, crafters, musicians, entertainers, and welcoming volunteers.

The two-day festival kicks off the third full weekend in June on Saturday morning with an eighty-unit parade down Chestnut Street and Fifth Avenue in the historic heart of Virginia. Then the activities shift north to beautiful Olcott Park where the crowds sample the delicious ethnic foods, listen to the colorful music from countries around the world, browse among the hundreds of exquisite art and craft booths, and celebrate the weekend-long family entertainment hosted by Iron Range volunteers.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday – June 13, 2024

Land of the Loon BBQ Fundraiser

Saturday – June 15, 2024

9:00 a.m. PARADE
Downtown Virginia
(Parade starts on the 100 block of Chestnut St and proceeds west to 5th Ave and ends on 8th St.)

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CHILDREN'S AREA OPEN
There are a variety of childrens activities available.

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EXHIBITS and FOOD VENDORS OPEN

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SOUVENIR BOOTH OPEN
Find your Land of the Loon souvenirs here!  T-shirts for the whole family. Sizes up to adult 3x.  Sweatshirts, no headache visors, baseball style caps, coffee mugs, cookbooks, wind shirts. The list goes on and on...... All items imprinted with our very own registered trademark.  Stop in anytime during the festival!

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT at the Bandstand
Continuous entertainment includes dancers, ethnic musical groups and much more!

Sunday – June 16, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EXHIBITS and FOOD VENDORS OPEN

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SOUVENIR BOOTH OPEN
Find your Land of the Loon souvenirs here!  T-shirts for the whole family. Sizes up to adult 3x.  Sweatshirts, no headache visors, baseball style caps, coffee mugs, cookbooks, wind shirts. The list goes on and on...... All items imprinted with our very own registered trademark.  Stop in anytime during the festival!

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ECUMENICAL SERVICE
Non-Denominational

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CHILDREN\'S AREA OPEN
There are a variety of childrens activities available.

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT (At the Bandstand)
Continuous entertainment includes dancers, ethnic musical groups and much more!

Entertainment Schedule:

You will find Olcott Park filled with some of the most quality musicians you will ever encounter anywhere!

Saturday, June 15, 2024

11:00 AM: Derrell Syria Project (Finnish Reggae)
11:45 AM: Jerry Frasier (Comedic Magician)
12:30 PM: Downtown Dance Academy (Amber Johnson & her Local Stars)
1:30 PM: Preston Gunderson (Singer Songwriter)
2:15 PM: Sheltered Reality (Vivid Percussion Line)
3:00 PM: Eira (Diverse International Music)
3:45 PM: Derrell Syria Project (Finnish Reggae)
4:30 PM: Jerry Frasier (Comedic Magician)
5:15 PM: Eira (Diverse International Music)

Sunday, June 16, 2024

11:00 AM: Ecumenical Service featuring Pastor Katie Larson (Hibbing Presbyterian)
12:00 PM: Derrell Syria Project (Finnish Reggae)
12:45 PM: Preston Gunderson (Singer Songwriter)
1:30 PM: Downtown Dance Academy (Amber Johnson & her Local Stars)
2:30 PM: Jerry Frasier (Comedic Magician)
3:15 PM: Eira (Diverse International Music)
4:00 PM: Sheltered Reality (Vivid Percussion Line)

Date: June 15-16, 2024

Park Hours:

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Olcott Park - 901 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792

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