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Bigfork is a community of about 460 located in northwestern Itasca County where Highway 38, the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway, meets Highway 7, long called “The Scenic.”

As these names suggest, Bigfork lies deep in the pines and lakes area of northern Minnesota where recreational opportunities range from horseback rides on trails through the Chippewa National Forest to lazy days fishing for walleye and crappie on quiet tree-ringed lakes. Miles of snowmobile trails can be accessed from Bigfork during the winter, and for those following summer canoe trails, the Big Fork and the Rice rivers meet in town.

There are also opportunities for those just interested in watching wildlife. Deer, eagles and loons are common, and occasionally an otter, ermine, bear or even moose can be seen.

Bigfork is at the center of a thriving arts community, and there are local clubs for gardeners, book lovers, quilters, sewers, artisans and more.

The business section of town includes retail stores, hospital, long term care facility, K-12 school, pharmacy, bank, post office, four churches, telephone company, electric cooperative headquarters, art gallery, grocery, restaurants and senior center.

Plan to be here in 2008:

  • June 14 - North Itasca Electric Annual Meeting at Bigfork headquarters building - morning
  • June 14 - Wilderness Days in Bigfork this year including the 100th anniversary celebration - afternoon
  • July 25-27 – 53rd Annual Northstar Stampede Rodeo at Effie
  • July 26 - 29th Annual Bigfork Lions Club Fly’n-Drive In Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon at Bigfork airport
  • August 1 – 34rd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Bigfork High School (funds scholarships for area students in health care)
  • Sept 13 - Bigfork Valley Challenge, a 4.5 mile race and 3 mile walk on Jingo Lake Road
  • Sept 13-14 - "Bargains are Great on Highway 38", annual garage sale extravaganza

Website: www.cityofbigfork.com

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Marcell Family Center

The Marcell Family Center is a 15,000 square foot facility designed to be suitable, in both form and function, to meet a wide variety of social, educational, and recreational needs for the residents of Marcell and surrounding communities. Functional space incorporated into the renovated facility includes a gymnasium, a multi-purpose hall, a commons area, class/meeting rooms, fitness center, computer room, nursery, and a food preparation/meeting area.

Ongoing services include the following:

  • Computer Use
  • Open Gym
  • Marcell Family Center Coffee Club
  • Massage
  • Marcell Family Center Fitness Center
  • Adult Basic Education

There are also special events and classes as announced.

“The Mission of the Marcell Family Center Foundation is to make a positive impact on individuals in the surrounding rural area by providing an environment for wholesome educational, cultural, fine arts and recreational activities.”

The Marcell Family Center Foundation was incorporated on January 12, 1999 in the state of Minnesota.

218-832-3444

Website: www.edgeofthewilderness.org

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Edge Center for the Arts

In 2005 a new 250+ seat performing arts center opened with a performance by famed comedian Kevin Kling. The Edge Center was built with the enthusiasm and dedication of area residents who raised over $2 million. The center provides opportunities to enjoy fine productions as well as to develop performance talents. An attached art gallery offers monthly exhibits of regional artists during the summer as well as serving as backdrop for a permanent collection.

2008 Schedule

  • Sunday, Jan. 19/20 , 3 p.m.: Second Annual Polar Revue, a local talent revue.

  • February 10th - A Gospel Show Watch this space for details

  • One day in March - a Piano/Violin Conert

  • April 6 - Keys Please concert with Todd Harper, the Melodrama composer

  • April 11, 12, 13 and April 25, 26, 27 - EdgeWild Players present Oklahoma!
Website: www.the-edge-center.org

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Edge Center Gallery

The Edge Center Gallery is both the welcoming space for the Edge Center Theater and an attractive, large, professionally equipped art gallery. The rotating monthly exhibits present a diversity of talents and interests. The Gallery is open on Thursday and Saturday from 1– 4 p.m. and Friday from 1- 7 p.m.

2008 Exhibit Schedule

  • May: Bigfork Student Art Show
  • June: to be announced
  • July: Edge Center Gallery 4nd Annual Juried Exhibit: Art on the Edge
  • November/ December: 4nd Annual Holiday Gift Show and Sale
Website: www.the-edge-center.org

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Bigfork at the Edge of the Wilderness




258 PINE TREE DRIVE / BIGFORK, MINNESOTA 56628 / 218-743-3177

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