The 4th is always fun in Bemidji. The carnival next to Paul and Babe, the beer tent, the parade...bingo, water ski show...while its almost the same from year to year, there is a small town charm about being in Bemidji during the 4th. And don't forget the fireworks...carnival food...(Stittsworth Brats for me)...and fireworks around a campfire...fishing... followed by a fish fry with the Shrivers...