Camp Nisswa Bracket Challenge 2025

Camp Nisswa Bracket Challenge 2025

March Madness takes over basketball, but in Nisswa, the real showdown is all about the Lakes Area’s best traditions. Introducing the Camp Nisswa Bracket Challenge—where 64 beloved Northwoods experiences, events, and traditions battle it out for the title of the ultimate Nisswa favorite!

The Divisions

The bracket is split into four divisions, each capturing the essence of the region:

• UpNorth

• You Betcha

• Don’cha Know

• Uff da
  

First-Round Matchups:

UpNorth Division

• Bald Eagles Flying vs. Mosquitoes | Winner: Bald Eagles Flying

• Hoodie Weather vs. Flannels | Winner: Hoodie Weather

• Grilling vs. Wakeboarding | Winner: Wakeboarding

• Brews at the Brewery vs. Vikings Football | Winner: Vikings Football

• Fish Frys vs. Classic Boat Show | Winner: Fish Frys

• Spring in the Lakes Area vs. Hungarian Mushroom Soup | Winner: Hungarian Mushroom Soup

• Sinking Putts vs. Ice Cream Delights | Winner: Ice Cream Delights

• Turtle Races vs. Getting Pickled | Winner: Turtle Races

  
  

You Betcha Division

• Bingo vs. Bean Hole Days | Winner: Bean Hole Days

• Channel Cursing vs. Winter in the Lakes Area | Winner: Channel Cursing

• Live Music by the Lake vs. The Gull Lake Chain | Winner: Live Music by the Lake

• Karaoke vs. Twilight Golf | Winner: Twilight Golf

• Campfires by the Lake vs. Fresh Coffee Roasting | Winner: Campfires by the Lake

• Oktoberfest vs. On The Pontoon | Winner: On The Pontoon

• Highway 371 vs. Deer Season | Winner: Deer Season

• Pond Hockey vs. The Water Tower | Winner: Pond Hockey

Don’cha Know Division

• Frozen Fore vs. St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Winner: Frozen Fore

• Mini Donuts vs. Turkey Season | Winner: Mini Donuts

• Black Bears vs. Fireworks | Winner: Fireworks

• BBQ Fest vs. Jet Skiing | Winner: BBQ Fest

• Paul Bunyan vs. Downtown Shopping | Winner: Paul Bunyan

• The Point vs. Hotdish | Winner: The Point

• Farmers Markets vs. City of Lights | Winner: City of Lights

• Sunrises vs. 4th of July | Winner: 4th of July

Uff da Division

• Ice Fishing vs. Happy Hour | Winner: Ice Fishing

• Fall in the Lakes Area vs. Meat Raffles | Winner: Meat Raffles

• Patio Drinks vs. Biking on the Trail | Winner: Patio Drinks

• Winter Jubilee vs. Trolling for Walleye | Winner: Winter Jubilee

• Largemouth Bass vs. Wild Rice Soup | Winner: Largemouth Bass

• Midnight Loons vs. Root Beer Floats | Winner: Midnight Loons

• Summer in the Lakes Area vs. Bloody Marys | Winner: Summer in the Lakes Area

• Pull Tabs vs. Ziplining | Winner: Pull Tabs

Second-Round Matchups:

UpNorth Division

• Bald Eagles Flying vs. Hoodie Weather | Winner: Bald Eagles Flying

• Wakeboarding vs. Vikings Football | Winner: Vikings Football

• Fish Frys vs. Hungarian Mushroom Soup | Winner: Hungarian Mushroom Soup

• Turtle Races vs. Ice Cream Delights | Winner: Turtle Races

You Betcha Division

• Channel Cursing vs. Bean Hole Days | Winner: Channel Cursing

• Live Music by the Lake vs. Twilight Golf | Winner: Live Music by the Lake

• Campfires by the Lake vs. On The Pontoon | Winner: On The Pontoon

• Pond Hockey vs. Deer Season | Winner: Pond Hockey

Don’cha Know Division

• Frozen Fore vs. Mini Donuts | Winner: Frozen Fore

• BBQ Fest vs. Fireworks | Winner: BBQ Fest

• Paul Bunyan vs. The Point | Winner: The Point

• 4th of July vs. City of Lights | Winner: 4th of July

Uff da Division

• Ice Fishing vs. Meat Raffles | Winner: Ice Fishing 

• Patio Drinks vs. Winter Jubilee | Winner: Patio Drinks

• Largemouth Bass vs. Midnight Loons | Winner: Midnight Loons

• Summer in the Lakes Area vs. Pull Tabs | Winner: Summer in the Lakes Area

Sweet 16 Matchups: UpNorth Division

• Bald Eagles Flying vs. Vikings Football | Winner: Bald Eagles Flying

• Turtle Races vs. Hungarian Mushroom Soup | Winner: Turtle Races

You Betcha Division

• Channel Cursing vs. Live Music by the Lake | Winner: Live Music by the Lake

• Pond Hockey vs. On The Pontoon | Winner: On The Pontoon

Don’cha Know Division

• Frozen Fore vs. BBQ Fest | Winner: BBQ Fest

• 4th of July vs. The Point | Winner: 4th of July

Uff da Division

• Ice Fishing vs. Patio Drinks | Winner: Ice Fishing

• Summer in the Lakes Area vs. Midnight Loons | Winner: Summer in the Lakes Area

Elite 8 Matchups:

UpNorth Division

• Bald Eagles Flying vs. Turtle Races | Winner: Bald Eagles Flying

You Betcha Division

• Live Music by the Lake vs. On The Pontoon | Winner: Live Music by the Lake

Don’cha Know Division

• BBQ Fest vs. 4th of July | Winner: BBQ Fest

Uff da Division

• Ice Fishing vs. Summer in the Lakes Area | Winner: Summer in the Lakes Area
  

Final 4 Matchups:

UpNorth/You Betcha

• Bald Eagles Flying vs. Live Music by the Lake | Winner: Bald Eagles Flying

Don’cha Know/Uff da

• BBQ Fest vs. Summer in the Lakes Area | Winner: Summer in the Lakes Area

Championship Matchup:

• Bald Eagles Flying vs. Summer in the Lakes Area | Winner: Summer in the Lakes Area

How It Works

Forget skill—this tournament is all about luck! Winners will be chosen at random, so anything can happen. Will an underdog pull off an upset? Will a Nisswa classic reign supreme? Follow along to find out!

Think your favorite will take the crown? Rally your friends, debate your picks, and drop your predictions in the comments! Follow along on our social pages as we reveal each round’s results.

Who will emerge as the ultimate Nisswa favorite? Let’s find out! © 2025 Camp Nisswa LLC.