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WAVE Wednesday
WAVE Young Professionals Network offers an insider experience at Lakes Jam 2026 at Brainerd International Raceway, blending live music, large-scale production insights, and professional networking. Registration through WAVE includes admission to the event plus WAVE-only perks such as a guided look backstage at the production, a trolley ride along the BIR tracks, entry to a VIP area with a cash bar featuring Tito’s, an on-stage photo moment between sets, and a closer view of how Lakes Jam and Brainerd International Raceway run behind the scenes. Admission also includes access to the evening’s performances featuring Chris Hawkey and Thymin’ N Stealin’ (Beastie Boys Tribute). One general admission Lakes Jam ticket will be given away as a special prize. Pricing is $20 for WAVE members and $45 for guests, and all registrations include event admission along with the WAVE-exclusive experiences.
Brainerd International RacewayWednesday Night Karaoke Party
Shamrock Fun Crew DJ Chaz hosts a crowd-powered karaoke night at O’Neary’s Irish Pub in Brainerd, Minnesota. Guests choose the tracks and take the mic while the pub buzzes with Irish cheer and a shamrock spirit. It is a welcoming setting for seasoned performers and first-time singers, with a playlist shaped by audience requests and a classic pub vibe that keeps the fun going.
O'Neary's Irish PubCaregiver Coffee Club
Caregiver Coffee Club offers a welcoming space for caregivers to connect over coffee, exchange experiences, and learn from one another. Gatherings take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Stonehouse Coffee Baxter, creating a relaxed setting to talk, listen, and build community.
Stonehouse Coffee BaxterLeavin' Page Town
Leavin’ Page Town returns to Lakes Jam in 2026 with the Go On ’n Fly Tour, performing on the 2nd Stage in the Concert Bowl. Since 2013, this festival has brought country and rock fans together for three days of music and camping in the Brainerd Lakes area on the grounds of Brainerd International Raceway, blending chart-toppers, rising artists, and fan favorites each year. The 2026 schedule includes headliners Bailey Zimmerman, Tucker Wetmore, and Neil McCoy, with Leavin’ Page Town bringing full-band energy to the Concert Bowl crowd.
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