Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair will be joining the Downtown Minneapolis Street Arts Festival this August 9th & 10th on Nicollet Mall. Shop over 100 handmade artisan booths selling trendsetting indie goods from fashion and accessory design, home decor, art, food and more as part of the artisan market. 

Plus guests can enjoy food trucks and family fun with DIY activities, live art, music and more at the Downtown Minneapolis Street Arts Festival. This is a free, handicap accessible, and family friendly event. 

Winona Craft Beer Tour

This event is a craft beer, hard cider, & malt beverage sampling event that is four hours long. The first hour is for VIP attendees ONLY. VIP receive: an additional hour of sampling. access to specialty beers, a sampling mug, extensive program, custom hat, custom T-shirt, and a beer tour swag full of other customized beer tour goodies!

Sal Vulcano: Everything's Fine Tour

Comedian Sal Vulcano has announced a stop at Mayo Civic Center on Friday, September 26, 2025 for his Everything’s Fine Tour.

The new tour will include all brand-new material, on the heels of his solo stand up special, TERRIFIED, which is now streaming on MAX.

Vulcano’s solo stand-up career has grown tremendously in recent years. He wrapped a solo national stand-up tour in 2023, selling out shows in 60 markets at notable venues such as The Beacon Theatre, The Ryman, The Wiltern, The Wilbur and The Vic.

Rhythms on the Root

Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to present Saltydog as the sole 2025 Rhythms on the Root concert on Saturday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. in Gateway Park.

Saltydog is a funk jam improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.

Pizza Garden Workshop

in this interactive event, where you’ll plant your 12" herb garden filled with all the fresh flavors you need for homemade pizza! Join us for a hands on gardening experience where you’ll learn about the best herbs for pizza—like basil, oregano, thyme, and more—plus tips on how to care for them so they thrive all season long.

Music in The Gardens

The public success of these professional concerts has been gratifying, and the series continues to showcase high quality local talent. All concerts are held on alternating Sundays at 3:00 p.m. near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River. All concerts are free and the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will again sell those fabulous root beer floats.

MAMM Mississippi Sippin' Concert Series: Annie Mack

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and creative spirit of the Driftless Region with Mississippi Sippin’, MMAM’s beloved summer music series. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mississippi River, this all-ages event invites you to unwind with live outdoor performances, artist trunk shows from the Shoppe MMAM, and handcrafted, wood-fired pizzas from Muddled Thyme Cob Pizza Oven (available for purchase from 5–8 PM), featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Lakes Area Music Festival - The Nightingale

Take flight in a musical fairy tale.

This enchanting chamber music concert celebrates the elegance and charm of our feathered friends. Loki Karuna brings Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale to life with a newly composed musical narration. Camille Saint-Saëns and Olivier Messiaen capture the magic of birdsong, while Ernest Chausson’s groundbreaking Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet unveils graceful, soaring soundscapes.