Cocktails at the Castle

Yeehaw at the castle with this year’s theme of “Country House Party”! Calling all party animals to expect the unexpected at Cocktails at the Castle—ASI’s signature festival of music, art and craft. See live performances from headliners, LAAMAR, Pit Stop and Clare Doyle. You won’t want to miss this year’s eclectic mix of unique arts experiences and unforgettable performances you can’t find anywhere else!

Tails n Trails 5k Dog Walk / Fun Run

BENCHS invites you and your furry friends to a fun-filled day on the trails of Spring Lake Park and Hiniker Pond. All proceeds go towards supporting our shelter animals.
Enjoy: Scenic trails, Vendor booths, Photo Booth, Dog Games.

Strides Against Bladder Cancer Walk

Bladder cancer is the 3rd-most common cancer in men with 65,000 new cases each year and over 500,000 living with the disease in the U.S.

The Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers at the University of Minnesota is at the forefront of research in identifying new urine-based diagnostics tests, treating early-stage cancer to preserve the bladder, and identifying precision medicine strategies to use chemotherapy more effectively.

RaeLynn

Country singer-songwriter RaeLynn will make a performance stop at Mayo Civic Center on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.

 

ABOUT RAELYNN: Two-time ACM New Female Vocalist nominee RaeLynn continues

Oleta Adams

Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans around the world. They have followed her since the runaway success of her 1990 debut Platinum album Circle of One. Her songs are journeys of the heart that draw deeply from her roots in gospel. Also, these songs cross effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success was first nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross. Then, her career was solidified by four Grammy nominations and more than two and a half million records sold.

Oktoberfest at 22 Northmen Brewing

A one-day festival celebrating falls most popular beer style – Oktoberfest! Brewed as a celebration beer for the harvest season, we love to celebrate this staple Lager! Join us for a day of activities including stein relays, stein holding contests, live music, trebuchet demonstration and more!

Kids are welcome, but activities offered are geared towards adults.

MUSIC 11am-6:30pm

11AM-2PM || TBD || Patio Stage
1PM-4PM || TBD || Jack’s Stage
2:30PM-6:30PM || TBD || Patio Stage

Oakwood Cemetery Walk 2024

History buffs and curious minds, assemble! Embark on a captivating journey through time with the Oakwood Cemetery Walk in Rochester, Minnesota, on September 21, 2024.
Step back in time and explore the fascinating stories of Rochester's prominent figures as we wander through historic Oakwood Cemetery. Tours will begin often from 10am - 2pm, so meet our knowledgeable guides at the Healy Chapel, where they will bring the past to life, sharing tales of: Lucy Wilder, Daisy and Henry Plummer, James and Birdie Reid, and MORE!
Registration at olmstedhistory.com/events

Naturally 7

The hills are alive with the sound of… Naturally 7! The boys are going to the movies to produce some of the greatest movie music in their own amazing style. 

Stunning! Sensational! Fantastic! Those are just a few of the reactions when someone experiences Naturally 7 for the first time. People throughout Europe, the USA, Asia and Australia have all had that same reaction.

Natural Dye Demo

Join Historic Forestville to gather natural elements from around Forestville and dye fabric. Use onion skins, black walnuts, and a number of other natural ingredients to dye skeins of fiber. Clothing comes in a variety of color from blue, purple, brown, yellow, and more. During the 19th century, natural dye was the most common practice of coloring clothing. Dye would be made up of natural resources from the surrounding area or purchased if a particular color was desired.