NEW in 2025 – a half
marathon distance! The Lift Bridge Road Race is based at Lift Bridge Brewing
Company in Stillwater – the event’s title sponsor. The half, 10-mile, 10K and
5K courses show off the best of residential Stillwater, its scenic lakes, paved
trails and historic Victorian mansions. All distances share a common finish at
the brewery’s Tower Drive location. The finish is a festive atmosphere at the
brewery to celebrate together.
Premium art fair in historic downtown Lakeville. The park-like grounds allow the unique use of a circular type arrangement of artist booths, providing an intimate and accessible setting. This event includes a featured artist exhibit, artist demonstrations, Youth Art Tent, performing and literary artists, great food and wonderful community camaraderie.
Lakes Jam at Brainerd International Raceway is an annual event that unites rock and country music fans from all walks of life and brings them to the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area. Located in lakes country, the area boasts beautiful scenery and allows Lakes Jam to offer optimal camping and weekend fun. Founded in 2012, Lakes Jam intends to deliver a line-up from an array of excellent live-performing artists every year. Each year will be different, fresh and exciting! This year's line up is sure to excite all music fans!
The 2020 Lakes Area Home and Cabin Show will be held on March 13 & 14, 2020.
Originally known as the Lakefront Jazz & Blues Festival, the Prior Lake Rotary Club’s Lakefront Music Fest was established in 2010 and has grown into one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the metro area of the Twin Cities. In 2012, the Rotary Club expanded the festival to two nights of music: one night devoted to country; the other to classic rock. Since then, the Lakefront Music Fest has seen its popularity and attendance steadily increase each year. Last year, more than 20,000 attended the two-day Fest.
Lake Lillian Fun Days
August 1-3, 2025
Join in on the family fun during Lake Lillian Fun Days the first weekend in August!
Events include a scavenger hunt, bean bag tournament, pancake breakfast, kids’ tractor pull, BINGO, and a Grand Day Parade!
Don’t miss the street dance on Saturday featuring Whiskey Rocks!
See the poster for the full schedule!
Buffalo, the birthplace of the occasional sale concept, hosts over 20 unique specialty shoppes with some open only one weekend a month. Ladies Day Out is a great opportunity to hit all the Shoppes open with special happenings and promotions for guests all day long. Hosted annually spring and fall.
The Lac qui Parle County Fair takes place each September in Madison, MN. With plenty of rides to live entertainment there is something for all ages. Be sure to check out the demo derby Saturday night followed by music in the beer gardens. The fair isn’t over Saturday night, be sure to check out the races Sunday night! Bring the kids for fun and enjoy the company of your neighbors and friends.
The KOWZ & KRUE Home and Recreation Show comes to the Four Seasons Centre in Owatonna every March! Remodeling, new construction, landscaping, home decor, kitchen gadgets, tools & equipment, crafts, and much, much more! There’s something for everyone at the Home Show and admission, as always, is totally, absolutely 100% FREE.
Home Show hours are Friday 3-7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, and Sunday 11 am - 3 pm.
This celebration of holiday lights for the Greater Mankato area and region builds on past traditions and promotes the communities we serve, while raising non-perishable food donations for those in need. Admission is free for everyone. Non-perishable food and cash donations are accepted and appreciated.
Please note, we only collect cash and food donations within the lights display area in Sibley Park. No other organizations or individuals have been approved to collect donations on behalf of Kiwanis Holiday Lights.
