DAYS of YESTERYEAR

Step onto the Ralph Stoppel grounds and be transported to a bygone era! Witness the marvels of yesteryear with thrilling live demonstrations. Check out the steam tractors, threshing of oats or participate in hands on activities like broom making and woodworking. There is something for everyone on August 10-11, 2024, 8am-5pm thanks to Mechanical History Round Table!
Buttons are $10 at the gate or get one in advance at the History Center for $8 or 2 for $15!
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What Does it Mean to be Indigenous Poets Laureate?

Minnesota Poet Laureate Gwen Nell Westerman, Minneapolis Inaugural Poet Laureate Heid E. Erdrich, and former Poet Laureate of Wisconsin Kimberly Blaeser consider the honor, role, and responsibility from their Indigenous perspectives. The three Poets Laureate will be interviewed by Melissa Olson, MPR reporter.

Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Festival is an annual celebration of Asian-Pacific cultures held every Summer in St. Paul, Minnesota. It features Dragon Boat racing, tasty ethnic foods and authentic cultural activities.

Mission: To bring together the Greater Twin Cities diverse communities in celebration of the diverse Asian Pacific cultures through an annual dragon festival.

Cowboy Crazy Days

Cowboy Crazy days with sidewalk sales and business promotions. Help kick off Western Fest by bringing your family to downtown Prentice Street! Filled with shopping deals, both inside and out, as well as delicious specials, and tasty treats. (Businesses along Hwy 212 will also have deals!) Stick around for the community fun day:

Western Fest Activities happening Downtown on June 19, 2024

Cowboy Crazy Days, downtown Granite Falls along Prentice Street ............................................ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Boom Days

Boom Days 2024 – July 26-27 

Get ready to jam to the summer vibes at Boom Days, where the best of music, food, and fun collide! Join us on July 26th and 27th for an explosive weekend of entertainment that will keep you grooving and grinning all day long.

Friday, July 26th:
– 3:30pm – 7:00pm: Let the rhythm take over with live performance by Anti-Skip Protection.
– 8:00pm – 12:00am: Keep the party going into the night with beats by our electrifying DJ!

Maker's Market, Hastings, MN

The Makers Market series provides a way to support our makers and artisans within our historic downtown and riverfront park while enjoying Music in the Park. Each market date will have some unique vendors so be sure to check out this event all summer long! This year we are anticipating woodworking goods, freeze dried candy, craft beer samples, novelties, home décor, soy wax candles, custom jewelry, and fabric goods. The markets will be held in conjunction with Music in the
Park events, with live music beginning at 7 p.m.

July Makers Market

Come grab a pint and shop around our July Makers Market! 18 makers are coming together on Sunday the 14th to sell their goods. We have jewelry, candles, baked goods, and some awesome geeky crafters as well that are selling D&D Dice, rugs, plushies, 3D Printed Pokemon and more!

As You Wish Movie Night

Join us for a magical evening at Boom Island Brewing with our As You Wish Movie Night!
Date: July 1st, 2024
Time: Movie starts at 8 PM
Location: Boom Island Brewing

Bring your friends, grab a cold brew and popcorn, and get ready for a night of adventure, romance, and laughter. We'll be screening the beloved classic that will make you say, "As you wish."
Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience! See you there!

World Snake Day

Come enjoy Pine Grove Zoo's free presentation to celebrate World Snake Day! Visitors will have an opportunity to meet Rocky, our Sand Boa, and learn why snakes and other reptiles make up a significant portion of the middle-order predators that keep our natural ecosystems working.

World's Biggest Bounce Park

Fun Box is not your average bounce house! The world's biggest bounce park is made up of 25,000 square feet and ten play areas with obstacles, games, and challenges. The incredible attraction is located in Mall of America's east parking lot all summer long.