Beers, bloodies, and a band! Bars, restaurants, and breweries will compete to win in three categories: Best Tasting Bloody Mary, Best Presented Bloody Mary, Best Beer Snit or Chaser. All proceeds from the event & bar sales will be donated to Never Surrender Inc. to help fund the fight against ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Last year, over $22,000 was raised, and this year, our goal is to raise $25,000 for ALS!
C'mon and join Blippi to make music in Rochester in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour!
Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies, and musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, through all your favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar, and move those feet with Blippi and get ready for a musical performance that's fun for the whole family!
Schedule
6:00 p.m. | Get ready!
Come early to grab dinner and settle in. Food trucks start serving at 6:00 p.m., and the music starts at 7:00. Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome.
7:00 p.m. | Amateur
This Minnesota-based indie rock band brings shimmering guitars, honest lyrics, and a nostalgic energy that sets the perfect tone for a summer night in the park.
8:00 p.m. | Blind Melon
Learn how to harvest and work with birch bark in this workshop led by Ojibwe artist Pat Kruse. Event participants will make a simple birch bark basket in this one-day workshop.
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Canterbury Park with Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters! Formed in 2007, this dynamic band blends the timeless sounds of 1960s rock and roll with influences from legends like The Beatles, Byrds, and Kris Kristofferson. Known for their high-energy performances and heartfelt lyrics, They have shared the stage with ZZ Top, Steve Miller, and Los Lobos. Don’t miss your chance to experience their unique sound and undeniable passion live!
Bike Nights at Forgotten Star Brewing are back starting Tuesday, June 3! We shut down the parking lot the first Tuesday of every month during summer for a night of bikes, eats, drinks and music!
NEW in 2025 - an Hawaiian shaved ice vendor will be joining us for the July and August Bike Nights!
Ride up and mix & mingle with other riders. Plus, enjoy live vinyl DJ sets on the patio or inside depending on the weather!
Bike Nights are hosted by the Litas Twin Cities. No hateful speech, slander or actions will be tolerated at these events.
Join Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota for the only 5-day event in the Bike MS series! Our 2025 ride will be in the beautiful Southwestern area of Minnesota, beginning in Marshall. You’ll love our fun overnight stops in Marshall, Granite Falls and Willmar! With the finish line is in Marshall, Get ready for charming cities and unique surprises and join a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people affected by MS.
Great annual event that has been growing since Remer declared it's the Home of Bigfoot in 2016! There will be a family picnic, a BBQ Contest, Bingo, a 5K Run & More! MN Bigfoot Research Team, and the Northern MN Bigfoot Research Team will be on hand to update you on what's new in the world of Sasquatch.
Beth Bombara w/ Becky Schlegel
Wednesday, June 18, 5:30-8 PM
Allendale Park (Ward 6)
SCHEDULE
5 PM | Get ready!
Come early to enjoy the space and to grab your spot before the show starts. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and picnics are welcome.
5:30 PM BECKY SCHLEGEL (Rochester)
Becky Schlegel is an award-winning songwriter who combines classic country, contemporary folk and bluegrass influences to craft a modern Americana sound that is uniquely her own.
All breeds return to Canterbury Park for the ultimate doggy day experience! Watch each breed as they compete to be crowned the champion of their category; and stick around for the final All Breeds race, where only one can claim the title of Fastest Dog of 2025!
