Event Stories

Here are a few Greater Mankato Area event stories about what’s going on. There’s always something new happening!

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.
Acousitc Bass

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide — Alive After Five With The Last Revel

I ended up in Montana this week, so here's a really quick recommendation for you. Go to Alive After 5 again this week! The...
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!
Blues Saxophone

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – “I Got a Right To Sing The Blues!”

Stacy K walks us through the history of the The Blues all the way to Blues On Belgrade this weekend in North Mankato
Photo courtesy of Eagle Lake Tator Days

Eagle Lake Tator Days – July 19-22

Tator Days means there's a lot going on in Eagle Lake on July 19th through the 22nd!
Crazy Days July 2018 - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – Cars, Kings and The Crazy Days of Summer!

Stacy K guides us through all the happenings in Old Town including Crazy Days and a visit from The King!
Photo courtesy of Greater Mankato Area United Way. Aerial shot of Front Street and the 2017 Human Foosball tournament.

Summer Fun! Human Foosball and Block Party on Front Street

Human Foosball and Block Party on Front Street, sponsored by The Greater Mankato United Way is happening on July 14th from noon until 5:00 pm.
North Mankato Fun Days at nigh

2018 North Mankato Fun Days In Wheeler Park

2018 marks the 54th year of North Mankato Fun days, started as a thank you to volunteers who filled sandbags ahead of an anticipated flood in 1965.