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Brainerd Jaycees Street Fest on 7th: Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 3, in downtown Brainerd! Ribs, live music, children's games - how can you go wrong with the 10th Annual Brainerd Jaycees Street Fest on 7th in downtown Brainerd. Form a team and enter the rib competition or come cast your vote for the best ribs and best costumes! New this year check out the Battle of the Bands from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy festivities throughout the day. Live bands will conclude the day's events with Shirts & Skins performing 7- 10 p.m. and Unknown Prophets performing 10-midnight. A great day of fun planned for people of all ages! Celebrate summer with an outdoor barbecue! The event will feature a rib-cooking competition, arts, crafts and food vendors, family activities and live music. Originally started in 2002 as the Great Northern BBQ, the Street Fest on 7th is now in its fourth year with its new name and format.The Brainerd Jaycees are a leadership development organization for men and women ages 18-40. Established in 1939, this chapter of 150 people donates more than $200,000 and 75,000 hours to the Brainerd Lakes Area annually. More information on the Brainerd Jaycees and activities can be found at brainerdjaycees.com.