Join us for the 9th Annual Mayer Fall Boutique on Saturday October 25th from 9am-2pm at the Mayer Community Center (413 Bluejay Ave Mayer 55360). This is a great event to get a head start on your holiday shopping list!40+ Crafters & Vendors
Elephant Joe’s Coffee Truck
Lunch by Riverside 4-H for purchase
The Great Pumpkin Hunt for door prizes
Winona Zombie Crawl 19 -- WORLD'S LONGEST RUNNING ZOMBIE BAR CRAWL Dress to infest with your undeadest zombie themes as you groan and crawl your way across Downtown Winona, MNIt's the 19th annual Winona Zombie Crawl—drink specials, music, and brrraaaiiinnssszzs!?!
PRE-CRAWL ZOMBIE MAKE-UP PARTY: Two Fathoms Brewing (5pm-6:45pm)
WINONA ZOMBIE CRAWL:
2 Brothers Sports Bar + Grill (7pm)
Lucky's On Third (7:30pm)
Peter's Biergarten (8pm)
Gabby's Bar & Lounge (8:30pm)
Sippi's Pub & Grub (9pm)
Market Street Tap LLC (9:30pm)
Love and lust ignite the stage in Twin Cities Ballet’s bold revival of Loyce Houlton’s acclaimed Carmina Burana—a raw, sensuous journey set to Carl Orff’s epic score.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws at Duluth Playhouse’s The Shark is Broken, a must-see for film buffs and theatre lovers alike, running October 16 - November 2. It’s 1974. The ocean’s wild. The film is over budget. And the mechanical shark… refuses to cooperate. This wickedly funny and unexpectedly moving comedy traps audiences aboard the Orca with Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, and Robert Shaw as tempers flare and egos clash.
“Tales Tall and True?” will feature the SSF25 Storytellers and Emcees at Saint Mary’s University, Page Theater.
Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the lineup for the night is:
7:00 p.m. Rev. Jones, Dovie Thomason, and Josh Goforth
Intermission
8:30 p.m. Elizabeth Ellis, Don White, and Bil Lepp
“Tales Tall and True?” requires a ticket, Saturday Pass, or Two-Day Festival Pass.
Tickets:
$25 General Seating
$5 for students (ages 11 – 18 and college students with a valid ID)
Saturday Full-Day Passes:
Bring the kids for a fun morning of stories and music with Rev. Robert Jones, Sr., a nationally recognized storyteller and musician. With more than 40 years of experience, Rev. Jones brings history to life through blues, spirituals, and American folk traditions in a way that’s engaging for listeners of all ages.Afterward, head outside for a high-energy performance from Winona’s Little Warriors Drumline — a favorite for kids.This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Seating is limited, so come early to grab your spot.
Sandbar Storytelling Festival announces a brand new opportunity for storytellers to sharpen their skills! Circle of Excellence recipient Elizabeth Ellis will be offering a two-day coaching intensive for intermediate and advanced tellers in Winona, MN following the SSF25 Festival. Join us October 12 and 13 for the opportunity of a lifetime–two days of instruction and coaching with world-renowned storyteller and coach Elizabeth Ellis. Space is limited to 12 people, so register early to ensure your spot.
Saturday afternoon is NOT for napping at the Sandbar Storytelling Festival. Featured storytellers for this afternoon session are Elizabeth Ellis, Don White, Dovie Thomason, and Rev. Robert B Jones, Sr.
On Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Don White presents stories and music at the First Congregational Church of Winona in the Fireside Room.
Start Saturday morning off right at 10:00 a.m. with the antics of Bil Lepp and the music and storytelling of Josh Goforth! 10:00 a.m. Bil Lepp – Returning headliner from 2022 and 2023, Bil will continue to regale us with his unique antics, family-friendly tall tales, and stories that have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his stories often contain morsels of truth, which present universal themes in clever and witty ways.
