Blaine World Fest

Join the City of Blaine and residents from across the North Metro for the annual Blaine WorldFest celebration. This event is a great opportunityfor the city to recognize and share its growing cultural and ethnic diversity. Bring the entire family and learn about different cultures through a variety of entertainment and festivities.Experience a wide array of music, dance, cultural learning booths, demonstrations, and delicious ethnic foods.

Anoka Food Truck Festival

Free event featuring 50+ food trucks, live music & beer!The eighth annual Anoka Food Truck Festival is back in downtown Anoka on Saturday, August 17th.
With hours from 11AM – 9PM you’ll be able to sample food truck delicacies all day long.
More than 50 food trucks will be selling their unique street eats with global cuisines ranging from Maine lobster rolls to shrimp tacos, smoked ribs, gyros & even fro-yo! Food trucks will line up on Jackson Street between 1st and 3rd Avenues (right near city hall).

An Andy & Bing Christmas

When people are asked what their favorite Christmas albums are, the vast majority of people mention two albums: The classic “Andy Williams Christmas Album” and Bing Crosby’s “Merry Christmas” album. The songs are timeless and the treatments are a perfect reflection of the holiday season.

Join us as Mick Sterling Presents brings you a wondrous night of Christmas classics with an extraordinary 19-piece orchestra.

Ag Education Day

Join us for Ag Education Day at the Children‘s
Museum of Southern Minnesota. This is a free and fun filled day to get up close
and hands-on with the agriculture industry! Learn about the progress of a
soybean or kernel of corn from seed to the meat found in grocery coolers and
all of the steps along the way. Many Greater Mankato businesses will be
represented along with BIG equipment from each step of the process. Ag
Education Day promises an awe-inspiring environment filled with exploration,

4th Annual Ham Lake Brewfest

4th Annual Ham Lake Brewfest, Saturday, October 5, 2024!2024 Event Details

Date: October 5, 2024

Time: 3:00-7:00pm

Location: This event will take place at the Ham Lake Lanes patio, rain or shine!

Tickets: $30 advance tickets ($40 at the gate), $10 sober driver ticket. General admission includes program, sample cup, unlimited samples, yard games and live bands. Tickets are limited. First come first served!

Gerdes Fresh Farm Stay

Our silo guesthouse provides a beautiful country retreat surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and farm land. This working dairy farm is the perfect stay for a tranquil get away or the full dairy farm experience. If you’re looking for a CLEAN, peaceful & unique stay, this is the place for you! Recent guests say it’s the “hidden gem” of MN!

Just 10-30 minutes from local coffee shops, restaurants, and many outdoor activities, this getaway has something for everyone!The spaceThis farmhouse style renovated guesthouse sits on the top level of a Harvestore silo.

Frog Tree Farm Stay

 

- Our farm offers a serene ambiance, setting the stage for relaxation and rejuvenation.

- We're deeply committed to sustainability, aligning with values of ethical and environmentally conscious living.

- Abundant space lets your group spread out, fostering deep, meaningful conversations and personal growth.

- Educational opportunities abound, from learning about sustainable farming to connecting with the local community, gaining insights into new leadership strategies, and more.

Dancing the Land Farm Stay

Hipcamp is kind of like Air B&B for beautiful camping spots on private land. Now you can come visit the farm, pitch your own tent, or book your time in our luxurious and cozy canvas bell tent! Campers have access to fresh farm produce, eggs, and meat, can tour the fields and gardens, play with baby goats, and even get their hands dirty alongside skilled growers who love to teach, if that's your style! Get away from the city and connect with the folks and fields who grow your food. Get grounded by getting back to the land.

Nature Retreats MN

Nature retreats MN is only 1 hour north of the St. Paul-Minneapolis area, right in the heart of the Minnesota wilderness. Enjoy each of Mark’s favorite hot spots or just relax in camp and enjoy the on-site bird watching trail and wildlife viewing area.

Simply unload your rig, put your feet up and relax in the woods. Or better yet, head out for some well deserved fun then come back and relax in your own private campsite.