Paul Bunyan Land

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Brainerd, MN 📍

08/10/2026

What an unforgettable weekend! 🚜🪵✨

As the steam engine whistles fade and the last antique tractors roll out, we want to take a moment to say the biggest, most heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made Pioneer Days 2026 such an incredible success!

To our amazing attendees and families: thank you for bringing your energy, your smiles, and your multi-generational traditions to Paul’s backyard. Seeing kids wide-eyed over the live machinery while grandparents share stories of the past is exactly why we do what we do.

To our exhibitors and craft vendors: thank you for sharing your passion, your historic equipment, and your incredible talents with our community. You bring the Pioneer Village to life in a way that truly honors Minnesota history.

To our family, friends, staff, and every single volunteer who stepped up to assist: we could not have done this without you. From running demonstrations to helping at the shingle mill, sawmill and keeping everything moving smoothly behind the scenes, your hard work made this weekend seamless.

Each and every one of you plays a part in keeping this tradition alive. Paul, Babe, and the whole team are beyond grateful.

Until next year’s Pioneer Days—thank you for being part of the Paul Bunyan Land family! ❤️🌲

08/10/2026

Day 2 of Pioneer Days is HERE! 🌾⚙️ If you missed out yesterday, today is your final chance this summer to catch living history in action! Bring the whole family out for live sawmill and blacksmithing demos, outside craft vendors, our early afternoon antique vehicle parade, plus all 30+ rides and the Petting Barns! We're open 10 AM to 6 PM. Come make some memories before the weekend ends!

08/08/2026

WAKE UP, IT'S PIONEER DAYS! ⏰🎉 The steam engines are warmed up, the antique tractors are lined up, and Paul Bunyan is ready to say hello! Gates swing open at 10 AM sharp. Come hear the roar of vintage machinery, watch live craftsman demonstrations, catch the afternoon vintage parade, and spin on your favorite rides all day long. Standard admission covers it all! Open until 6 PM today and tomorrow!

08/07/2026

Looking for a great park day before the big event weekend? Our gates open tomorrow (Friday) at 10 AM! 🎢☀️ Whether you're coming by tomorrow for a quiet stroll and rides, or prepping for Pioneer Days this weekend (Aug 8–9), Paul Bunyan is ready to call out your child's name the second you walk in! Standard admission gets you access to ALL rides, Petting Barns, Pioneer Village, and event demos.

08/06/2026

History isn't just in textbooks—this weekend, it's something your kids can touch, hear, and try for themselves! 🔨🧵 Join us this Saturday & Sunday (Aug 8–9) for Pioneer Days! Watch live blacksmiths forge real iron, see traditional rope-making demos, and hear the whistle of working steam engines. 📅 Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM | Standard Admission Price.

08/06/2026

Paul is out back prepping the Pioneer Village today! 🔨⚙️ While the rides are resting, our team and outside exhibitors are getting ready for Pioneer Days THIS Saturday & Sunday (Aug 8–9)! Get ready for live blacksmithing, working steam engines, rope-making, and our daily early afternoon antique parade. Mark your calendars—we reopen Friday at 10 AM!

08/04/2026

"I remember when my granddad showed me one of these..." ❤️ Pioneer Days (August 8–9) is one of our favorite weekends of the year because it bridges generations! In addition to our 45+ historic buildings, outside exhibitors are bringing in vintage farm gear, working machinery, and classic transport! 🚗 Highlight: Don't miss our early afternoon parade featuring vintage cars, antique tractors, and classic farm equipment rolling right through the grounds! Included with regular admission.

08/03/2026

Kick off the week with zero screens and 100% smiles! ☀️🎢 Before the late summer rush begins, bring the kids over for a wide-open park day. Let them feel the wind on their faces on the Mini Himalaya, test their courage on the Space Shuttle, and hear a 26-foot lumberjack greet them by name! Gates are open 10 AM to 6 PM. Come make real-world memories!