Lunch & Leaves Cruise on the Vista Fleet

Set sail this season for the best lunch table in Minnesota—on the water with Vista Fleet!

Join us for a relaxing midday cruise through the St. Louis River system, where vibrant fall colors line the shores and crisp autumn air fills your lungs. Enjoy a delicious lunch from MidCoast Catering (included with your ticket!) and learn about the history, ecology, and iconic bridges of the Duluth-Superior Harbor.

Legacy of the Loud Presents: The Music of Foreigner & Styx

Legacy Of The Loud is a rock band based out of the Twin Cities who brings together accomplished musicians to create a one of a kind medley format by covering history’s top selling artists such as: Journey, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Styx, Boston, Def Leppard, Kiss, Foreigner, Whitesnake, Scorpions, Lover Boy, Cinderella, Poison, and many more.

Gunhild Carling

Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she’s singing favorite swinging jazz standards, playing one of many instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder or jazz bagpipe!) or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines. And just wait for the finale – spoiler alert – she plays three trumpets at once!

Boney James

Boney James’s latest, 2024’s Slow Burn is a new high point in a remarkable career that now spans more than three decades. He has earned a long list of accolades: four Grammy nominations and three NAACP Image Award nominations. Also, a Soul Train Award for Best Jazz Album and four RIAA Gold Record certifications. In 2009, Billboard named James one of the Top 3 Contemporary Jazz Artists of the decade.

Apple Jam

Come join us for a day of music, apples, food and drinks! Twin Cities-based bands, Bigfoot County, Johnson Brothers and Tim Booth will be serenading you while you pick the perfect apple and drink the tastiest beverage.

Bring your blanket and chairs to sit on

Gates Open at 1pm, Music from 2pm-9pm

Annual Iron Range Pasty Fest

IRPS and Range Fancon will be joining forces to bring you Pasty Festival 2025 on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Mt. Iron Community Center. Look for pasties made with ALL locally grown and sourced ingredients—including a pie crust!
More information on the event can be found on the official IRPS website.

12 Must-Visit Minnesota Farmers Markets

Minnesota farmers’ markets are much more than just grocery stops; they’re seasonal celebrations of freshness, local craftsmanship, and community spirit where local farmers take centerstage. Whether you’re stocking your kitchen with local flavor, or simply craving a perfect sun-ripened tomato, here are 12 markets that deliver a unique slice of life, bursting with fresh foods and hometown spirit. 

Oktoberfest Rochester!

Raise a Glass to Oktoberfest Rochester!

Cheers to This First-Annual FREE Event Featuring Craft Beer, German Bites, Games, and More!

WHAT: Oktoberfest in Rochester, Presented by DBS Group, LLC

Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate OKTOBERFEST in the heart of Rochester, Minnesota. Enjoy live music, authentic German eats, craft beer, games, contests, and plenty of fun. Make memories, share some laughs, and experience the true spirit of Oktoberfest—right here in Rochester!

Country Corn Maze

Country Corn Maze is the place to go for fall fun in the great state of Minnesota! We are so excited about the 2025 Country Corn Maze Season! We will celebrate 250 years of the US Army, Marines and Navy, as well as the other branches that work hard to keep us safe. You will have fun wandering around the corn maze as you play games and build memories that will last a lifetime! While at the maze, you can go on a hayride, enjoy a hot dog, see farm animals, go through mini mazes, sit by the campfire, climb the giant bale mountain, and more!

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride.

After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!

Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love.