Onamia Area Civic Association

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Onamia Area Civic Association Onamia Area Civic Association works with businesses and organizations in the Onamia Area. OACA supports the community through volunteers and donations.

We organize local events such as Onamia Days, July 3rd, Funtober, and more. From the Articles of Incorporation:
Purpose: This corporation is formed for the purpose of advancing the commercial, mercantile, manufacturing, social, economic, civic and agricultural interests of the city of Onamia and its trade area. Its activities shall be non-partisan, non-sectional and non-secretarian. The Area Onamia Civic Association (OACA) supports the community through:
- School Scholarships
- Community Projects
- Onamia Bucks (gift certificates good for member businesses)

We also organize the following events:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Onamia Days
- July 3rd Celebrations
- AutumnFest
- Santa Visit

More info about Onamia:

Onamia, Minnesota is located at the junction of Highways 169 and 27, just south of Mille Lacs Lake on the shore of Lake Onamia. It’s proximity to the “Big Lake” and “Walleye Capitol of the World” makes it a gateway to Minnesota Vacationland and all it has to offer. Onamia received its name from Lake Onamia, which in Ojibwe means “dancing ground.” The dance symbolizes either petition or thanksgiving. The city of Onamia is located where early American Indians performed these dances. The city dates to 1908 when lumbering was a major industry in the Mille Lacs area, and the first trains reached the town. Today, Onamia is the area's largest city, housing the Mille Lacs Health System, light industry and over 50 businesses. A public library, Two city parks, a skate park, the Lions Fitness Center and tennis courts provide in-town recreation. Nearby Hardwoods at Mille Lacs Lake Resort and Marina, Higbees and Izatys offer beautiful and challenging golf courses. The Mille Lacs Health System Hospital and Clinic is ready to meet any medical need. Onamia.... small town...

BIG amenities!

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08/18/2026

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07/04/2026

Good evening, everyone!

On behalf of the Onamia Area Civic Association, thank you for joining us tonight. We hope you’re enjoying this wonderful Fourth of July weekend with family, friends, and our community.

Before we begin our Red, White & Moo Raffle, we’d like to recognize Back Road Meats for generously donating all of the processing for this year’s raffle. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

We’d also like to thank the businesses and individuals whose donations made tonight’s fireworks possible:

Woodlands Bank
Jim’s Mille Lacs Disposal
Bob & Kathy Statz
Mille Lacs Drift Skippers
Agnew Hardware Hank
Mar Tek Electronics
Lakedale Nursery Landscape & Tree Care
Dr. Patti Hook & Dr. Arden Virnig
Mille Lacs Toy Run

Thank you as well to everyone who purchased a Red, White & Moo raffle ticket, made a donation, or volunteered. Whether you worked the b**r stand, hamburger stand, information booth, helped with setup or cleanup, or pitched in wherever needed, we couldn’t do this without you.

From all of us at the Onamia Area Civic Association, thank you for your incredible support. Because of this community, we’re able to continue traditions like tonight’s fireworks for everyone to enjoy.

Have a fantastic evening, good luck in the raffle, enjoy the fireworks, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!

The boys baseball team will be serving pie at our July 3rd event! Come out and support the teams!
07/01/2026

The boys baseball team will be serving pie at our July 3rd event! Come out and support the teams!

Do you love to golf? Sign up for the Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation's 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser at Northwood Hills ...
06/30/2026

Do you love to golf? Sign up for the Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation's 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser at Northwood Hills Golf!

🎆 Help Keep Onamia’s 3rd of July Fireworks Lighting Up the Sky! 🎆We’re still looking for a few more supporters to help o...
06/30/2026

🎆 Help Keep Onamia’s 3rd of July Fireworks Lighting Up the Sky! 🎆

We’re still looking for a few more supporters to help offset the cost of this year’s fireworks display!

For just $10, you can purchase a Red, White & Moo Raffle Ticket and have a chance to win:
🥩 1 Half Beef
🥩 2 Quarter Beef
(Beef processing is included!)

🎟️ Every ticket purchased helps make our community fireworks possible!

Tickets are available from Civic members or at:
📍 Benson’s Hometown Bar & Grill
📍 Lacs Time Liquor
📍 Woodlands Bank
📍 Agnew Hardware
📍 Family Pathways Thrift Store
📍 Cordova’s Rock Shop
📍 Any Civic member



💥 Drawing: July 3 at 9:00 PM during the Street Dance before the fireworks.
You do not need to be present to win!

If you’d like to buy a ticket, send us a message and we’ll help you get one!

Thank you for supporting the Onamia Area Civic Association and helping us continue this amazing community tradition. ❤️🤍💙

A big Thank You to Andy Cordova from Cordova’s Rock Shop for hosting an Agate Stampede last Saturday, at Onamia Days!! I...
06/17/2026

A big Thank You to Andy Cordova from Cordova’s Rock Shop for hosting an Agate Stampede last Saturday, at Onamia Days!! I hope everyone enjoyed searching for and finding treasures!!

Clue  #6 Sunday June 14th, Noon
06/14/2026

Clue #6 Sunday June 14th, Noon

🍔We need some volunteers in the hamburger stand today.  Please let us know if you can help.
06/14/2026

🍔We need some volunteers in the hamburger stand today. Please let us know if you can help.

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Onamia, MN
56359

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