The Gathering Event Center

05/09/2026

HERE TILL 4pm!!!!! 🥳 ALL money raised goes directly to Camp Knutson!!!!! 💗💗 COME SHOP!

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

SPREAD THE WORD!!! Donations being accepted TODAY- FRIDAY! Cleaning out closets? Decluttering for spring? Bring it our way 💛 FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

✔️ Drop donations in the monitored entryway anytime at The Gathering Event Center in Crosslake
✔️ We’ll move items inside throughout the day to keep things easy + flexible

Thank you for helping us support Camp Knutson—this community always shows up 🫶 Clean out your home + give back at the same time. Every donation makes a difference!

Tag a friend who needs to clean out their closet or share this to your story to help us spread the word 💛

02/10/2026

Shane did an INCREDIBLE job on our sign! Highly, highly recommend using North Wood Designs to bring your vision to life!

02/06/2026

Whether you’re saying ‘I do,’ celebrating milestones, hosting an event, or bringing family together, The Gathering Event Center in Crosslake was created for moments like these. A budget-friendly space in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes area—made for connection, celebration, and community. 🫶🏻

Photo by: the talented 📸

01/31/2026

Sn**ch Mix is a treasured recipe that has been in our family for over 25 years. From birthdays and holidays to camp-outs, it has been our go-to snack. We offer different levels of spice—something suited for every snacker: The Real Dill, Original O.G., MN Spice, Firecracker, Ghost Pepper, and Carolina Reaper. Come try a sample at the Winterfest Craft & Vendor Fair at on February 7th from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM!

01/23/2026

Winterfest called… and it wants cookies. .by.raegan is bringing the lineup 😋

• Brown Butter Chocolate Chip
• White Chocolate Raspberry
• Sugar Cookies + Almond Buttercream
• Lemon Sugar + Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
• Red Velvet + Cream Cheese Frosting
• Earl Grey Lavender
• Maple Snickerdoodle

& Pre-Order Valentines Day Heart Cookie Cakes!

Come support small business February 7th, 10:00–3:00 PM at !

12/10/2025

Tired of having to eat alone because your spouse or significant other has passed or your family is miles away? Money a little tight this time of year?
Please join us for a FREE Community Holiday Meal on Sunday the 14th from 11:00 to 2:00 PM. Sit with friends or someone new and make a new friend. Sponsored by local restaurants and locals who would like to give a little back. ❤️

Please spread the word. We would love to see you there. ❤️

11/22/2025

🍪 Thanksgiving Cookie Box Sale 🍪.by.raegan on Instagram 💗

Hello Crow Wing County! My family & I just recently moved to Crosslake, MN & would love to share our gourmet cookies with you. What started out as a way to fundraise for missions trips turned into a little business that our California community sowed into. Now we can't wait to get to share that with you!

I will be selling assorted boxes of 6 cookies for $18. Those boxes will include 2 of browned butter chocolate chip caramel pretzel cookies, 2 pumpkin cookies with a cream cheese frosting, & 2 maple snickerdoodle cookies.

Message me to order a box... or 5 = Orders will be
closed by Monday, November 24th!

Pick up your pre-ordered boxes at The Gathering in Crosslake, MN Wednesday, November 26th 9am-12pm or message me for other arrangements. I can take cash, cash app or Venmo.

11/05/2025

Donate to the Crosslake Food Shelf!!! Beginning today, the entry way at The Gathering Event Center will be unlocked Monday-Friday to accept donations.

Non-perishable food items (canned goods, boxed meals, cereals, peanut butter, pasta, rice, etc.)
Personal care items (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper)
Baby items (diapers, formula)
Household essentials (laundry detergent, dish soap)

CROSSLAKE FOOD SHELF HOURS
1st & 3rd Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Donations to the food shelf may be mailed to:
CROSSLAKE FOOD SHELF
P.O. BOX 253
CROSSLAKE, MN 56442

Together we can make a difference! ❤️ We would love to put together a fundraising event in the upcoming weeks if anyone has any ideas or would like to be apart of it! Tag some businesses you think might want to be apart of giving back to our community! Send me a message or give me a call!