Celebration Stories

Nothing’s better than fairs and festivals of all kinds! We have more than our share so here are some Mankato Area Celebration Stories!

Festival Solstice - Mankato, MN

The Weekend Spin With Stacy K — Everything You Need to Know About Festival...

Stacy K gives us a comprehensive guide to Festival Solstice Mankato 2019
St. Patricks Day - Mankato

The Weekend Spin With Stacy K – Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend!

Wondering what to do this St. Patrick's Day weekend? Stacy K has you covered!
Bells - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide — Bells will be ringing on Belgrade!

Kid at heart, Stacy K, points us towards a great event for kids of all ages, Bells on Belgrade in lower North Mankato.
The hands of poet & musician, Jill Niebuhr, aka, Jammin, The Warrior from St. Peter, MN

Victorious! Poet & Musician – Jammin, The Warrior

Jill Niebuhr, aka Jammin, The Warrior has overcome tremendous obstacles which she describes in her poetry and music.
Project Bike 2018 - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – Project Bike 2018 Exhibit Reception and Documentary

Stacy K guides us to the opening reception for the 2018 Project Bike exhibit and the premier of this year's documentary film in downtown Mankato
MSU Sesquicentennial Homecoming Parade - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – I Love a Parade!

Stacy K walks us through Downtown and Old Town to join the MSU Mankato Sesquicentennial Homecoming Parade
Photo by Ron Hamm - Wacipi Pow Wow - Mankato, MN - Grand Entry

2018 Mankato Wacipi Pow Wow

Todd Papa Bear Preacher Finney explains the meaning behind the 2018 Mankato Wacipi Pow Wow and why everyone should attend.
Photo by Rick Pepper - 2013 Ribfest in Riverfront Park, Mankato - Ribbers!

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – It’s a RibFest Weekend!

Stacy K helps us plan our visit to the 2018 Mankato RibFest held at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Riverfront Park, August 2nd through 5th.
2018 Ribfest - Mankato, MN

Smokin’! 21st Annual RibFest at Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Riverfront Park

The 21st annual RibFest starts on Thursday, August 2nd thru Sunday, August 5th at Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Riverfront Park, Mankato.
Blues on Belgrade

10th Annual Blues on Belgrade – Saturday, July 28th

Blues on Belgrade celebrates its 10th anniversary at the crossroads of Range and Belgrade in lower North Mankato, Saturday, July 28th. Admission is free!