The 34th annual Crosslake Days fall festival is a go with events scheduled Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 24-26.

There will be fun for all ages, all while complying with COVID-19 safety protocol and rules. Crosslake Ace Hardware is this year’s platinum sponsor, celebrating 10 years of Ace ownership with Dan and Betty Soller.

Chili Cook-off trophies will sit idle this year, but there will be plenty of other activities for all ages, including art and craft fairs, retail shopping and dining at Crosslake businesses. The Knights of Columbus will hold their first CornHole Tournament with a $1,000 first prize team payout. Visitors may also tour the new Crosslake City Administration and Police Department, be on the lookout for the Unicorn Unicycler, hunt for the Lost Chili Pepper and explore Crosslake during the third Electronic Scavenger Hunt.

Get a commemorative Crosslake Days/Ace Buff (face mask) and find extra discounts at participating businesses.

Following is a schedule of events:

Thursday, Sept. 24

• 9 a.m.: Find the hidden chili pepper. The first of three clues will be released to guide people to the lost chili pepper. Clues will be in the Crosslake App, Crosslake Chamber member businesses and at the Crosslake Chamber Welcome Center.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Yellow Tag-BOGO Crosslake Days Sale at Common Goods.

• 6-8 p.m.: Crosslake mayor and city council candidate forum, Crosslake Community Center (limited seating). The event will be livestreamed.

Friday, Sept. 25

• 9 a.m.: Find the hidden chili pepper. The second of three clues will be released to guide people to the lost chili pepper.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Yellow Tag-BOGO Crosslake Days Sale at Common Goods.

• 4-8 p.m.: Make & Take Pine Cone Art, $5 for two creations at Kicks on Route 66.

• 6-9 p.m.: Women Seeking God 2020, an evening of fellowship and encouragement at the Log Church. RSVP to 218-692-4141.

• 8 p.m.: Live music featuring Mike Abolos at the Bourbon Room.

Saturday, Sept. 26

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market at Crosslake Town Square.
• 8:30 a.m.: First Crosslake Days Pickleball Tournament at Crosslake Community Center. Registration must be in by Friday, Sept. 18.

• 9 a.m.: Find the hidden chili pepper. The final clue will be released to guide people to the lost chili pepper.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Hand-crafted arts and crafts fair with more than 60 artisans in the Old Exchange Lot.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Yellow Tag-BOGO Crosslake Days Sale at Common Goods.

• 10 a.m.: The Unicycling Unicorn Exhibition at Golden Horizons Assisted Living and Memory Care. Reserve a spot.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association open house and tours.
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Third Electronic Scavenger Hunt at Crosslake Communications.
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Outdoor tent sale and live music at Lake Country Crafts & Cones and Kicks on Route 66.
• 11 a.m.-8 p.m.: Roast marshmallows & party s'more at The Wharf.
• 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Live music featuring the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band at JAG Interior Solutions.

• 11:30 a.m.: The Unicycling Unicorn Exhibition at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living. Reserve a spot.

• Noon-3 p.m.: Outdoor activities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including a bonfire, s'mores, water safety trinkets and Bobber the Water Safety Dog at the Crosslake Dam Recreation Area.
• 1 p.m.: The Unicycling Unicorn Exhibition at Crosslake Community School. Reserve a spot.
• 1-3 p.m.: Back to the '80s music by Stevie Ray at Curious Belongings.
• 1-4 p.m.: Live music on the deck featuring Andy Austin at Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar.
• 2 p.m.: $500 mega meat raffle at the Bourbon Room.
• 2-5 p.m.: Live music featuring Michael Derus at 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Co.
• 2-5 p.m.: Knights of Columbus CornHole Tournament hosted by Crosslake Ace Hardware. Entrance is $50 per team registration with a $1,000 first place prize payout.

• 5-8 p.m.: Live music outdoor featuring Lisa Wenger at Maucieri's Italian Bistro.

• 7 p.m.: Live music featuring Mike Abolos at the Bourbon Room.