Mankato Fairs Festivals Events

Solstice Outdoor Music Festival

Saturday, June 16 10:00a
Riverfront Park, Mankato
Two Days! June 16 & 17. Riverfront PARK! Solstice is one of Mankato's major summer events. The schedule is full of local and regional musicians, artists, crafts and food vendors.

Arts by the River

Saturday, June 9 10:00a
Riverfront Park, Mankato
Arts by the River in Mankato is an art and music festival dedicated to bringing fine arts to the forefront of the Southern Minnesota region.

Artsplash Art Fair

Monday, June 18 10:00a
North Mankato Taylor Library, Mankato
ArtSplash is a family friendly outdoor art festival run by community volunteers. Our goal is to give regional artists and crafters a venue to sell their art and bring art awareness to the community while at the

Rock Bend Folk Festival

Saturday, Sep 8 10:00a
Minnesota Square Park, St Peter
Fun two days event with Music, Art, Dancers, and the Minnesota Zoo has two animal shows 6,000 attendees expected.

Grape Stomp 2012

Saturday, Sep 8 12:00p
Indian Island Winery, Janesville
Join us for Indian Island Winery's 3rd annual grape stomp!! $2 cover charge at the door. Heats of stompers will begin at 2:00.

Summer Solstice Celebration

Saturday, June 23 12:00p
Indian Island Winery, Janesville
Live music all day long!! $2 Cover charge at the door. Please see website for more info.

Summer Wine Fest

Saturday, Aug 11 12:00p
Indian Island Winery, Janesville
Live music all day long!! $2 cover at the door. Award winning wines, great food, wine tasting, beautiful outdoor patio!

Nicollet County Fair

Wednesday, Aug 8 10:00a
Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St Peter
Local county fair in St. Peter, Minnesota 20,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **

After Thanksgiving Sale Day

Saturday, Nov 24 12:00p
Indian Island Winery, Janesville
Join us for our 3rd annual After Thanksgiving Sale Day!! A huge variety of wine gift baskets will be available to purchase for those wine lovers on your Christmas list.