September 2025
Saturday September 6
- 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
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Symphony on the Prairie
🍖 S&B BBQ opening at 5pm
🎼 Mankato Symphony Orchestra 6-7:30pm
🎟️ Attendance is FREE!
The City of North Mankato and the Mankato Symphony Orchestra are proud to announce the fifth annual concert at Benson Park: Symphony on the Prairie.
Families are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a beautiful concert by the Mankato Symphony.
The setlist includes memorable and popular tunes such as the Star-Spangled Banner, Pirates of the Caribbean, ABBA favorites, Stars and Stripes Forever, and more! Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event.
Thursday September 11
- 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Music in the Park
🍖 S&B BBQ 5:30-7:30pm
🎼Joe Tougas and Associates 5:30-7:30
🎟️ Attendance is FREE!
Sunday September 14
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Veterans Memorial Park
🍖. S&B BBQ 1-4pm
🏸 Pickleball Tournament 1-4pm
☀️ Enjoy a beautiful day at the park with delicious BBQ!
📍At the pavilion next to the pickleball courts!
Friday September 19
- 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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LocAle Brewing Company
🍖 S&B BBQ 5-8pm
-Serving a German-themed dish!
**Keep an eye on social media for more details to come!**🍻 LocAle will be releasing their annual 5.8% abv ‘Fest’ Oktoberfest-style lager plus bringing back our 6.5% abv ‘Westbound’ West-Coast style IPA!
Thursday September 25
- 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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CRAVE 2025
At Crave, the most talented chefs in Southern MN are tasked with transforming an ingredient from an FOCP food pack into unique and delectable tastings.
With ingredients ranging from Easy Mac, banana chips, applesauce, pretzel goldfish, and more, attendees can expect to witness endless creativity and culinary skill at its finest while supporting the fight against youth hunger with FOCP.
Beyond the plate, Crave offers:
– Creative cuisine and delicious libations
– Unique entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere
– Networking and socializing opportunities with community-minded individuals
– A chance to directly impact the fight against youth hungerCrave is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of community and compassion and a delectable way to raise funds for FOCP’s year-round food programs.
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
Tickets! 👉 cravefocp.org
October 2025
Thursday October 2
- 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Tremendous Brewing Company
🍖 S&B BBQ 4-8pm
🍺 Tremendous Brews!
Saturday October 4
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Party on the Prairie Fall Festival
🍖 S&B BBQ and other food vendors 2-6pm
🎶 Music starting at 2pm
🍂 Corn pit, scarecrow walk, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo, hayrides and more!
🎟️ Attendance is FREE!
Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy live music, food and fun!
Saturday October 11
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Maker Fair Minnesota
📍 Nicolette County Fairgrounds
⏰ 9am-4pm
🚛 Food Trucks
☕ Coffee and Snack Vendors
🧶 Many Handcrafted Market Vendors
🧩Kids Activities
🍂 Fall Fun!
Saturday October 18
- 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Tremendous Brewing Company
🍖 S&B BBQ 4-8pm
🍺 Tremendous Brews!
Friday October 24
- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift Drag Show
📍 Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery
🍖 S&B BBQ 6:30pm
🚪Doors Open at 6:30pm
💃 Show starts at 7:30pm
There will be Taylor themed cocktails and a costume contest! Dress as your favorite Taylor Swift era for a chance to win!!
