Loop the Lake Festival to hold 10th anniversary event June 15
May 23—BEMIDJI — Mur Gilman is eager for the 10th anniversary of
Loop the Lake Festival
on Saturday, June 15.
"I just love to see people get on their bikes and enjoy what a great place we have to ride," said Gilman, chair of the steering committee.
The 17-mile route starts at
South Shore Beach
and loops around Lake Bemidji. Stops are set up along the way where participants can enjoy music, food, photo opportunities and fun at rest stops, including the
Lake Bemidji State Park.
According to Gilman, there will be live music performances staggered throughout the day at various locations including Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge and Lake Bemidji State Park.
The event will begin with a rolling start between 7:30 and 10 a.m. with a music truck from Paul Bunyan Broadcasting. There will also be a limited supply of reflective wristbands given at check-in that will have the 10th anniversary logo.
Gilman said to celebrate the 10th anniversary, there will be past year's T-shirts on display at the beach house on Nymore Beach and former postcards and posters throughout the biking route.
"It's really rewarding to see people excited to go out on their bikes to enjoy our community and our beautiful environment," Gilman said.
For those who register before May 31, the cost is $10 per person ages 13 and older and $5 for those 12 and younger. Loop the Lake T-shirts will not be available after May 31.
From June 1-13, the is $20 for ages 13 and older and $5 for 12 and younger.
For walk-up registrations on June 15 during check-in or on the day of the event, the cost is $30 for ages 13 and older and $10 for ages 12 and younger.
The registration cost includes food, music and photo ops along the scenic route. Event T-shirts are not included in the price of registration.
Loop the Lake merchandise is for sale during check-in and at the event.
Adaptive cyclists can make arrangements by contacting Diane Pittman at
(218) 444-7172
or
To rent an adult bike for the event, call Jamie at
(218) 333-1857.
For more information or to register, email
or visit
