All Roads Lead to Pelican Rapids

Located in western Otter Tail County, home to over a thousand lakes, the lake is never far away when you’re in Pelican Rapids. Whether you want to swim, fish, boat or simply relax on the shore, the lakes are a way of life here. With friendly people and unique shops, even rainy days hold the promise of a good time! The community of Pelican Rapids boasts enormous natural beauty in its sweeping fields, rolling hills, and plentiful pristine lakes. Yet its most enduring beauty is intangible and can be found in the innovative spirit of its citizens as they improve their lives and invigorate the local economy. The “world’s largest pelican” is the most photographed object in Pelican Rapids and continues to draw attention at the base of the Mill Pond Dam along the Pelican River in downtown Pelican Rapids.

2022 EVENTS

-June 18 Friendship Festival
-July 7 Chamber Golf Scramble
-July 7-9 Pelican Fest
-July 9 Classic Car Show
-July 23 Art in the Park
-Aug. 6 Rotary Fly-in/Drive In
-Oct. 8 Oktoberfest
-Nov. 25 Lighted Horse Parade
-Nov. 25 Old Fashioned Christmas