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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.
Yearly Events:
- Third Saturday in February: Bigfork Valley Winter Challenge at Scenic State Park
- Second Saturday in June: Wilderness Days
- Third Saturday in July: Bigfork Valley Health Expo
- Fourth weekend in July: Northstar Stampede Rodeo in Effie
- First Friday in August: Arts and Crafts Fair at Bigfork High School
- Second Saturday in August: Kids Challenge and NFL Punt, Pass & Kick local site
- Second Saturday in September: Bigfork Valley Challenge race/walk along Jingo Lake Road in the Chippewa National Forest
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.
Website with upcoming events: 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 Thursday thru Saturday from
14 p.m.
Yearly Exhibit Schedule
- May: Bigfork Student Art Show
- July: Edge Center Gallery Annual
Juried Exhibit: Art on the Edge
- November/ December: Annual
Holiday Gift Show and Sale
Check the Website for other upcoming exhibits: www.the-edge-center.org
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