The countdown is on for one of Minnesota's most beloved summer celebrations! The Henning Festival returns July 10-13, 2025, bringing four days of family fun to downtown Henning with farmers markets, historic tours, food stands, kiddie parade, amateur baseball games, walk/run events, and so much more! But why limit your festival experience to just the main events? With Otter Tail Lakes Country at your doorstep, this is the perfect opportunity to combine small-town festival charm with world-class lake recreation.
While you're in the area for the Henning Festival, you'll find yourself in the heart of Minnesota's premier lake destination. This is the land of 1,048 lakes, where Otter Tail Lake stands as the largest in Otter Tail County, covering approximately 14,074 acres with a maximum depth of 120 feet.
What makes this area truly special for visitors? The diversity is unmatched. The lake is home to walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, and sunfish, with fishing tournaments held throughout the year attracting anglers from around the region. In fact, 90 percent of the angling hours spent on Otter Tail are dedicated to walleye fishing, making it one of Minnesota's top walleye destinations.
But Otter Tail Lakes Country offers much more than exceptional fishing. The lake is a popular destination for boating, power-boats and jet-skis, but also sailing. The surrounding area is also popular for outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, and camping, with several parks and campgrounds near the lake, including the Otter Tail County Park, which offers picnic areas, a swimming beach, and boat ramps.
Here's where Enclave Dock & Lift can make your Henning Festival weekend truly unforgettable. Picture this: after enjoying the festival's daytime activities, you and your family climb aboard a comfortable pontoon boat for an evening cruise on one of Minnesota's most beautiful lakes.
The Perfect Festival Complement
Friday Evening (July 11): Arrive and pick up your pontoon rental. Take a sunset cruise to get familiar with the lake and watch the sun set over the water—the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Saturday (July 12): Start your morning at the Henning Festival farmers market, enjoy the historic tours and food stands, then escape the midday heat with a pontoon lunch cruise. Return for the afternoon festivities, and cap off the evening with stargazing from the water.
Sunday (July 13): Begin with the festival walk/run, catch the amateur baseball game, then spend your final afternoon fishing from the pontoon or simply relaxing on the water as the festival winds down.
From dock installation and boat lifts to pontoon rentals, storm recovery, and winterization, we deliver excellence throughout our tri-county service area. Our teams provide prompt, professional service to all major lakes from Battle Lake to Detroit Lakes and Alexandria.
What sets Enclave apart:
Don't let this year's Henning Festival be just another weekend—make it extraordinary. While others are limited to land-based activities, you'll have the freedom to explore the 10th largest lake in Minnesota, known for great Walleye fishing and water recreation.
The Henning Festival happens once a year, but the memories you'll create on Otter Tail Lake will last a lifetime. From peaceful morning fishing to exciting afternoon watersports to romantic evening cruises, a pontoon rental from Enclave Dock & Lift transforms your festival experience into the ultimate Minnesota lake weekend.
Ready to make your reservation? Contact Enclave Dock & Lift today and let us help you create the perfect combination of festival fun and lake recreation. Your adventure on the water awaits!
Enclave Dock & Lift proudly serves Ottertail County & Battle Lake MN, Becker County & Detroit Lakes MN, and Douglas County & Alexandria MN. Visit us at www.enclavemarine.com or call to reserve your pontoon for Henning Festival weekend.
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