The Lavender Barnyard

The Lavender Barnyard is a lavender farm in Farmington, MN. With over 400 plants, The Lavender Barnyard hosts different events, including Kidsploration, a day for kids to come and explore the farm and learn more about lavender and pollinators which is held on Wednesdays, U-Pick lavender bundles Thursday-Sunday, as well as picnics and yoga in the lavender, and more! The on-site store is also open Thursday-Sunday to the public. The lavender is typically blooming mid-June through July, when it will all be cut between U-Pick and harvest.

Cabaret Night at The Androy

Enjoy American classic songs along with hits from the musical stage in an intimate cabaret setting, performed by members of Northern Lights Opera Apprentice Program.

Cash Bar/ Appetizers

Alexander Markov & Friends

Internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso Alexander Markov performs in concert with members of the Northern Lights Music Festival Orchestra in a program including Vivaldi and Paganini.

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.

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