
World’s Largest Wild Rice Festival
Sponsored By The Deer River Lions Club

Schedule
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Tickets
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Entertainment
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76th World’s Largest Wild Rice Festival July 11th, 12th, and 13th
For more than 70 years, the Deer River area has celebrated the World’s Largest Wild Rice Festival. Originally, the festival was established to bring the community together to celebrate the abundance of one of the area’s natural staples, wild rice. Though wild rice still grows abundantly in some of the area lakes and rivers, the advent of “paddy rice” which is grown commercially and harvested mechanically, has made the once regional product a national available commodity.
Small Town Spirit, Big Time Fun!
Like the rice itself, the Wild Rice Festival has evolved as well. Today’s wild rice festivals sponsored by the Deer River Lions Club feature a full schedule of activities designed to bring the whole Deer River Area Community together for a weekend of fun, food, entertainment, and fellowship. Whether you are young or old, there is always something to see and do at the festival.

FAQ
When is the Wild Rice Festival?
The 2025 Wild Rice Festival will be held July 12th, 13th, & 14th.
How many days long is the Wild Rice Festival?
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Who is performing at the Wild Rice Festival?
Friday – Garage 19, Saturday Adessa & The Beat and The Dweebs, Sunday – Thomson Sqare
Where can I find Tickets?
Presale armband vouchers are available for purchase at Burgraff Hardware, Northern Star Market Place, and the Cenex Convenience Store. The presale voucher is $25, which is a $5 savings from the on-site price. Vouchers can be used to ride unlimited rides on Saturday between 1PM and 5PM OR Sunday between 2PM and 6PM.
When are the fireworks?
Sat at 10 PM