February means fishing tourneys and great fun on Mille Lacs lake with the Fantastic Four back again this year! Every weekend has a Mille Lacs signature event. We kickoff with KJ’s Ice Fishing tourney on Saturday, February 4th followed by a huge pig roast and party at Izatys with three bands – Carpet REMS, Killer Hayseeds and Hangfire. It’s also Super Bowl Sunday weekend, with the big game happening Sunday night with all establishments offering fun and specials!
The second weekend plays host to the Minnesota Vikings annual Arctic Blast fundraiser. The weekend kicks off with the Vikings at Izatys on Friday, February 10th, starting at 7pm. Team officials, as well as some current and past players will attend, preparing for Saturdays snowmobile ride around the lake (we need snow!). This year, Blast Points are at Blue Goose in Garrison, Castaways in Malmo and Hunter’s Point and Buzzies in Isle. Grand Casino Mille Lacs will host the Sunday awards drawings again.
The wildly popular Fishing for Ducks, sponsored by the Garrison Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and the is on Saturday, February 18th from noon to 3 pm in Garrison Bay. This event can draw nearly 5,000 people and the prizes are awesome.
The annual eastside Perch Extravaganza is on the weekend of February 24-26, starting with a Friday night pre party at Hunter’s Point in preparation for Saturdays fishing contest at the same locale from 8 am to 2 pm. This might be the grand daddy of all ice tourneys on the Big Pond in both numbers of participants and the prize drawings. Buttons for fishing are offered in many locations. There is also ice racing in Garrison on 24-26 with ATV, car and cycles vrooming around the ice tracks. This is a great event.