Wood, Stone, and Sweat: Historic Preservation and the George Stoppel Farmstead-in person and Zoom

Now is an exciting and pivotal moment in our nearly 100-year organizational history. The first phase of the master plan includes restoring the George Stoppel Farmstead and is already underway! Join Wayne Gannaway, Executive Director of the History Center, in an in depth discussion on how and why we use historic preservation methods to tell history. Part art, part science, all fascinating.

Learn more about the Stoppel Family HERE

Songwriters in the Round Concert

Join area singer-songwriters for a unique acoustic musical experience with the final Songwriters in the Round concert of 2024 at the St. Mane Theatre! On Saturday, October 5th at 7 pm, audience members will be immersed into this intimate concert setting, where local and regional musicians will share their original songs, along with the inspirations and stories behind them!

Roy Orbison / Buddy Holly Combo Tribute Show, Mankato!

David K sings Roy's multi-octave range beautifully and this band is excellent, with real string parts just like the records. David K and band return to Mankato after a successful rockin’ New year’s Eve performance at Kato Ballroom. This band rocks both Roy and Buddy Holly style. Enjoy Roy legendary late 50s early 60s hits like; Pretty Woman, Only The Lonely, Crying... and dance in your seats to rockabilly like Workin For The Man, Mean Woman Blues, Ooby Dooby, Claudette and more. Legend Linda Ronstadt recorded Roy's hit Blue Bayou. David sings an exceptional rendition.

Outdoor Live Eagle Program at the Riverside Amphitheater

This year during the 46th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days, you can attend the National Eagle Center's LIVE eagle program at the beautiful Riverfront Amphitheater for FREE!!Considered a must-see tourist attraction, the National Eagle Center is one of the rare places where you get to stand a few feet away from a majestic Bald Eagle, with no barrier in between. Get to know their eagle ambassadors, and plan to meet them face-to-face!

Night Market

If you missed our June Night Market, make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 for the second one of the summer!
We're back and shutting down the parking lot for tons of vendors, live vinyl DJ sets, a light projection display, and of course, great food and beer!*There is still a ton of parking around the brewery and business park for those driving.

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