Another yr of Peter Mitchell Fun Days is now within the books for Babbitt, with sunny climate and a full slate of occasions contributing to the week’s success.
Organizers and neighborhood members pulled collectively a complete of 58 occasions for this yr’s schedule, with most occurring Friday, June 19 via Sunday, June 21.
Festivities started with the Walleye Whamma Fishing Contest on Saturday, June 13. This yr, members introduced in 81 fish for weighing, with total winner Mike Lund of Cambridge, MN, reeling in an eight and a half pound walleye.
Among many different occasions, choices included a automotive present with over 70 vehicles, pie and pancake socials, a watermelon feed, the Peter Mitchell Fun Days 5k, fireworks, and tournaments for bean luggage, cribbage and pickleball.
At this yr’s pageant, Amelia Sandy received the title of Miss Babbitt and judges chosen Braelynn Buschman as 2026’s Little Miss Babbitt.
The festivities additionally included outside dwell music performances from Jammin’ Joe, the McCullough Brothers and the Northwoods Band.
Beyond per week of celebration, Peter Mitchell Days presents an opportunity for the neighborhood to come back again collectively, particularly those that grew up in Babbitt however moved out of city, mentioned organizer Connie Koivisto.
“We get a lot of people who were born and raised here who just come home for the weekend,” Koivisto mentioned. “Some classes actually have class reunions on that weekend.”
Koivisto’s father was “very, very involved” with Peter Mitchell Days whereas she was rising up. After transferring again to the realm in 1987, Koivisto herself turned concerned with the planning and preparations.
“Quite a few years ago, the whole event was starting to dwindle, but we worked hard to get it back up to where it’s at now,” Koivisto mentioned.
She attributes Peter Mitchell Days’ comeback to volunteers who’ve stepped up over time to place collectively the occasion. Preparations happen “pretty much” year-round, Koivisto mentioned, with detailed planning and plenty of conferences.
“We have a good core group of volunteers,” Koivisto mentioned.
“Every event is important, everybody who’s willing to step up to help with an event is important,” Koivisto mentioned. “That’s what makes the whole week.”