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09/04/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR BEMIDJI!

This is it, Bemidji! After weeks of voting, sharing, and showing off the incredible Christmas spirit of our community, today is the final day to vote for Bemidji in Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town contest!

Bemidji is one of just 25 finalists from across the country, and the winning town will have the opportunity to serve as a filming location for a Hallmark movie. Voting closes tonight, September 4, at 10:59 PM Central Time, so make sure your final vote is counted!

Vote now! https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/02

A Hallmark Holiday Movie could be filmed in Bemidji. But to make it a reality, the city needs your help! Here's how to make Bemidji the next Hallmark Movie location.

09/03/2026

Paul Bunyan called in a favor from Captain Christmas!

His mission? Show everyone how to vote Bemidji for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town! 🎄✨

Voting closes soon, so don’t wait. Cast your vote, share it with your friends, and help Captain Christmas bring this one home for Bemidji!

https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/02

09/02/2026

Celebrate art, visit the market, and sink a putt as we wrap up the summer in a special State Fair edition of the Bemidji Weekend Round Up

Watermark Art Center
Bemidji's Natural Choice Farmers Market
Boardwalk- Minigolf and Snack Shack- Lake Bemidji

09/01/2026

Santa’s checking his list… and Bemidji needs your vote! 🎅🎄

Bemidji is one of just 25 finalists in Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town contest! Help us show Hallmark just how much Christmas spirit our community has and vote for Bemidji to become Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town! ❤️🎄

And remember… a vote for Bemidji might just help keep you on Santa’s nice list!

Vote here! 👇

https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/02

08/31/2026

Santa’s on vacation in Bemidji, but he’s got one Christmas wish… your vote! 🎅🎄

Bemidji is a Top 25 finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town!

🎄 VOTE FOR BEMIDJI TODAY and help us bring this one home! 👇

https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/02

08/29/2026

The Ojibwe Forests Rally is taking over Bemidji today! Come out to the Sanford Center and catch the action, incredible rally cars, and an awesome atmosphere right here in Bemidji!

08/28/2026

The Visit Bemidji tote bags are a hit! Fairgoers are lining up to grab theirs at the Minnesota State Fair!

08/27/2026

The Ojibwe Forest Rally is coming to Bemidji this weekend! 🏁

On the latest episode of The Bemidji Buzz Podcast, Scott Putnam gives us an inside look at what goes into putting on the rally, from safety and preparation to the high speed action fans can expect!

08/26/2026

Santa is casting his vote for Bemidji! 🎅🎄

Bemidji is a Top 25 finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town, and every vote counts!

Cast your vote for Bemidji today and help us bring this one home!

👉 Vote here: https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/02

08/26/2026

Kick off the weekend with plenty of competition! This weekend includes, football, rally cars, and championship racing in this week's round up!

Bemidji State University
Ojibwe Forests Rally
Bemidji Speedway