Kentucky Derby Party at Schram Vineyards

"And they're off!!"
Join us for one of our most spectacular events of the year - the Kentucky Derby!
Grab your fanciest hats, fascinators, dresses, suits, canes, and other fashionable attire to complete your dapper Derby look. There will be contests for Best Dressed (male and female), Best Derby Hat, and Best Dressed Couple so stick around after the Run for the Roses when our esteemed judges will announce the winners of each category with prizes and great photo opportunities!

Kathy Mattea

“One of country music’s most successful artists”– Rolling Stone Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her forty-year career in country, bluegrass and folk music, including two Grammy wins, four CMA Awards, four #1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection).

Escape Rooms at the White Bear Lake Armory

The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society is bringing back Escape Rooms for 2024! Form your teams of 6-10 to find a way to escape one of two room options – Escape from Alcatraz or The Speakeasy. Rooms are booked for 1-hour time slots. Tickets: $25 per person, minimum of 6 participants.

Easter with The New Standards

Formed in 2005 by Minneapolis musicians Chan Poling, Steve Roehm, and John Munson, The New Standards have evolved into a global adventure, captivating audiences with a blend of jazz, pop, and rock. The trio, rooted in esteemed Twin Cities bands, shares a passion for great songwriting, creating an unconventional jazz trio repertoire spanning post-1960s pop. While known for humor, TNS is no novelty act, blending seriousness with entertainment prowess.

Brian Leehan Author Event: "Pale Horse at Plum Run"

Brian Leehan, author of Pale Horse at Plum Run, will speak about the First Minnesota at the battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War.

When the smoke cleared after the First Minnesota regiment stopped an overwhelming confederate assault at Gettysburg, nearly 70 percent of the First Minnesota lay dead or dying on the field—one of the greatest losses of any unit engaged in the Civil War.

Bloomington/Edina Home Show

The south metro's LARGEST home show is coming to the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington on Saturday, March 23rd! It's the Bloomington & Edina Home Show and it's completely FREE to attend!
See up to 200 of the area's best home improvement companies, including: Remodelers, builders, landscapers, painters, interior designers, kitchen & bath, decks, driveway, architects, home retail products, and so much more!

Blooming Prairie's 50th Old Fashioned 4th of July Tractor Pull

Blooming Prairie's Old Fashioned 4th of July brings in people from all over the state, especially to watch the Tractor Pulls which will begin at 9 am on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the West Edge of Victory Field, Blooming Prairie, MN. Contact Jonny Kraling if you would like to bring your tractor to the pull. Registration is required through Jonny Kraling. 

Blooming Prairie's 50th Old Fashioned 4th of July

Come and celebrate Blooming Prairie's 50th Old-Fashioned 4th of July happening Wednesday, July 3, 2024 & Thursday, July 4, 2024 with a puppet show, 5K, live entertainment, school tours, food vendors, craft fair & more. 

Blooming Prairie Youth Club Ribfest

The Blooming Prairie Youth Club puts on a delicious rib-tasting & pulled pork meal each July which raises funds for the Blooming Prairie Youth Club which enrolls more than 60 kids each month. The BP Youth Club plays a vital role in keeping students learning even while in a before or after-school program. Funds raised at Ribfest each year include benefits for students enrolled, including:

Blooming Prairie Education Foundation Auction

The Blooming Prairie Education Foundation is holding their 21st Annual Auction to raise funds for students in the Blooming Prairie School District. Without this amazing auction each year, many activities at the Blooming Prairie School District wouldn't happen. Great auction items, fun games, face paintings, money raffle, lucky ticket candy bars and more! (Live Auction is a 21+ event).