Crystal Falls used to have a high veteran population. After both world wars a lot of veterans settled in and around the area. Crystal Falls was the last town to still celebrate V-J day until the early 2000s. They have 2 big festivals during the summer. A “bass” festival which is a weekend of fun activity and a marathon. Highlighted by the annual “WOPS” vs Sweeds softball game, the mushroom festival replaced the V-J day celebrations and that has the Polack vs Finns softball game.