2nd Annual Roper Romp!
Thursday, August 20th, 4 - 7 pm
Between 4 and 7 pm (start any time!) pop into participating businesses to get your stamp - cards can be picked up at your first stop (only one card needed per person)
Between 7 and 7:30, make your way to the American Legion in Downtown Brainerd - don't be late :)
7:30 pm - prizes given away, including the cash prize of $500 prize to one lucky winner, $400 if no costume
Grab your friends (yes, guys can participate too!) - this is going to be a GOOD TIME
How to get started:
(Start with any one of these businesses to get your card and start collecting your stamps! Once entry into the drawings per stamped business! Be sure and check out these fabulous small local businesses! (see below)
Dress the part! Highly encouraged! Costume prizes as well as other prizes/drawings - lets set the record for the most Mrs Ropers in the Brainerd Baxter area at one time EVAH!
Gather your friends (it's free to participate!) - the more participants - the larger the cash prize given away to one lucky person on August 20th (you must be present to win).
Participants must be 19 or over to be eligible for any prizes either at the businesses or at American Legion
Costume Ideas can be found here ( get the mumu vibe flowing!) can be found online and possible local thrift stores as well
Roper Event Video
Still dont get it? Here's another:
Roper Event Video
2026 Participating Businesses!
Addresses: (Because we love you and want to help)
The Pit Stop: 723 Laurel Street
Brainerd American Legion (Landing spot between 7 and 7:30 pm) 708 Front Street
Midtown Nutrition: 514 Washington Street
Chick N Rice: 603 Laurel Street
Little Threads: 706 Laurel Street
The Good Village: 704 Laurel Street
Crow Wing Food Co-Op: 624 Laurel Street
Passport: 606 Laurel Street
Visit Brainerd: Not a stop, but a sponsor - Free space (ticket!) for you!
Coco Moon: 601 Laurel Street
Crossing Arts: 711 Laurel Street
Dragon Forge Games: 707 Laurel Street
Brekkens: 617 Laurel Street
The Old Open Window: 602 Laurel Street
Blue Oyster: 612 Front Street
Yesterday's Gone: 219 South 9th Street
9th Street Social Club: 212 South 9th Street
Picture Perfect: 610 Front Street
Sheps: 315 South 6th Street
Urban Nest: 710 Laurel Street
The Sweet Spot: 712 Laurel Street
Business Info:
The participating businesses will be listed here as well as on our Facebook Page (Brainerd Lakes Area Lions Breakfast Club)
We will be adding businesses within the downtown Brainerd area:
Business participation must be open until 7:00 pm on Thursday, the 20th.
The cost for a business to participate is $100 sponsorship, $150 if you wnat to add on the live Roper Promo
Businesses will receive:
Logo on all cards
Name and address added to the website
Cards available the week of the event for participants to pick up early or day of
Poster of your participation for your business window to be easily identified
Promo of your participation on social media
Video Add on -A live video from your location (scheduled with you between August 3 and 13) showing your store and encouraging participants
Participants coming to your business on the 20th
If interested, please contact Sheila at 218 -838 - 0886 email sdechantal@gmail.com
or Amy at 218 821 6760 email: ancprice@brainerd.net
2026 is filled - stay tuned for 2027!