Inaugural Classic Car Show

We’re excited to host our first-ever car show at Forgotten Star Brewing! Come and see a stunning display of classic and modern cars, enjoy great food and drinks, and have a fun-filled day with fellow car enthusiasts. The event is free to attend and open to everyone!

Emerging Performing Artists Series

Join us August 3rd & August 24th in Studio 4 at 7:00 PM as we support local emerging artists sharing their talents. Each night has something unique and different. The talent ranges from dancing, singing, choreography, comedy, playwrights, and more.

Tickets are $10 and sold at the door. Studio 4 Theater- 506 W. Michigan St. (The depot)

Don't miss this fun opportunity to support artists!

Cheese Making Demo

Whether bought at the General Store or made in the kitchen, cheese making was a great way to use fresh dairy and help provide food during the winter throughout the 19th century.

Visit Historic Forestville for a demonstration in cheese making, where we will be making queso fresco: plain and garlic & dill. Learn about the process of making cheese and how to extend its shelf life.

Brandee Younger

Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp for the digital era. Over the past fifteen years, this sonically innovative harpist has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history as the first black woman nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. Additionally, that same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award.

Boom Con

Get ready to geek out at Boom Con, the ultimate day of nerdy delights brought to you by Boom Island Brewing and 2D Con! August 10th from 12pm-11pm
Join us for a day filled with epic adventures, awesome brews, and all things geeky! Whether you're a cosplay master, a gaming guru, or an avid collector, there's something for everyone at Boom Con.

Here's what you can look forward to:

The Belfast Bowboys

The Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade, they are adept at mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002.

Rhythmically Speaking Dance presents The Cohort 2024

The Cohort 2024 is Twin Cities dance company Rhythmically Speaking's 16th annual Summer production, and the 6th of the Cohort format, which was built to support and share four different perspectives on and via the vibrancy of jazz and American social dance ideas. This year's cohort features new works by local artists Erinn Liebhard (RS Artistic & Executive Director)
Jake Nehrbass (RS Company Dancer) and revisited works by visiting artists Eboné Amos (Clarksville, TN) and Maurice Watson (Greensboro, NC) - all danced by RS' company of excellent local dancers.