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Park board gives Loonfest conditional approval, asks staff to verify insurance and fee waiver

Brainerd Park Board · July 23, 2025
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The Brainerd Park Board granted conditional approval for Loonfest at Mills Field, asking staff to confirm insurance coverage for the two-day event and to review a request to waive Lumb Park campground fees for this first year. The vote was by roll call with one abstention; staff will forward final items to city council.

The Brainerd Park Board voted to give Loonfest conditional approval to use Mills Field for a multi‑day concert, but asked staff to confirm insurance coverage and to review a request to waive campground fees for the event’s first year.

Staff told the board organizers plan to cap previous indoor shows at about 500 attendees and now expect 800–1,000 people per day. Organizers said they…

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