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FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
(See also: 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017)
May 30-June 2, 2023
Annual Buffalo Days
Luverne, Minnesota
May 31-June 1, 2024
Smokin' In Steele BBQ and Blues Festival - Owatonna, Minnesota
May 31-June 2, 2024
Pine Island Cheese Festival
Pine Island, Minnesota
June 1, 2024 Annual Rhubarb Festival - Lanesboro, Minnesota
Celebrate Rhubarb, Minnesota's sweet-tart favorite. Free tasting of rhubarb delights, Rhubarb Games for all ages, Rhubarb Tasting Contest, Rhubarb Fashion Show, Rhub-Art, and rhubarb growing contest. The Rhubarb Sisters will entertain you with other music acts. June 1-2, 2024 12th Annual Minnesota Grillfest - St. Paul, Minnesota
The GrillFest will return to CHS Field with mouth-watering food and drink and lively spring and summer fun. Get your tickets today! A celebration of summer and outdoors. The hottest grills, burgers, beer, seltzers, spirits, and wines intermingled with home improvement stores and local artisans and makers. June 8, 2024 Rochester Real Beer Expo - Rochester, Minnesota
On the concourse at Innovative Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings! The festival is moving from Gregory Street to the baseball stadium concourse to allow for expanded brewery offerings and to provide covered areas in case of inclement weather. There is also ample seating and on-site parking. We’ll also be offering a free shuttle bus from the Wedge to the venue. Attendees can also enjoy ballpark concessions. The venue also offers more amenities, including restrooms! The event will be held on Saturday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a pre-event VIP/Preview hour at 5:00 PM.
June 20-23, 2024 Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Held at Kingston Park, the family focused event offers something for everyone--wonderful food, fantastic bands, a parade, a carnival and much, much more! Attendance: 25,000. June 20-23, 2024 Farmington Dew Days - Farmington, Minnesota
Art Fair and Business Expo; Flavors of Farmington; Beer, Brats & Bingo; Rib Cookoff; Pie Eating Contest; Pizza Eating Contest; Parade; Food Vendors; Kids Fishing Contest and much more. June 22, 2024 Food Truck Festival - Hopkins, Minnesota
One of the Twin Cities most popular & delicious free events. Over 50 Food Trucks. Free Event! Food. Beer. Live Music. 11-9 PM. June 28, 2024 Annual Pride Beer Dabbler - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Sculpture garden. The Beer Dabbler at Twin Cities Pride is back to pair 50+ local breweries and 30+ local food trucks for an experience that your tastebuds will never forget. June 28-30, 2024 Henderson Sauerkraut Days - Henderson, Minnesota
Taste of Kraut recipe contest, Minnesota Brewery beer tasting, bingo, card and bean bag tournaments, music by local talent, trivia, a raffle, as well as plenty of brats and kraut. Last full weekend of June. June 29, 2024 Annual CHUM Rhubarb Festival - Duluth, Minnesota
Celebrate all things Ruhbarb! The abundant garden fruit that sweetens so nicely is featured in more than 900 pies, plus baked goods, preserves, music, games, and kids' activities. Enter your own rhubarb in our largest stalk and leaf contest. Chum is Duluth’s primary safety-net organization where people who are homeless or who have very low incomes can come for assistance and a welcoming, safe community.
2023 Minnesota - June 2023
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesJune 10, 2023 Annual St. Paul Summer Beer Fest - St. Paul, Minnesota
Dedicated to craft beers, this annual outdoor festival will feature sampling from 100 breweries in a commemorative tasting glass, live music, food, educational seminars, a silent auction benefiting the YMCA of St. Paul, and the fun atmosphere of MN State Fairgrounds.
2022 Minnesota - June 2022
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesJune 17-Aug 19, 2022 Pine River Duck Races - Pine River, Minnesota
The Pine River Duck Races are held each Friday, June 17 through August 19, 2022 at the Pine River Dam in downtown Pine River.
2021 Minnesota - June 2021
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesJune 5, 2021 - Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm 2021
Eden Valley, Minnesota
A hands-on, educational event designed to help people of all ages learn more about the farms and farm families that produce our food. Breakfast on the Farm is held at a working dairy farm, giving visitors an opportunity to see firsthand where milk comes from. But the Breakfast is about more than dairy farms. Stearns County's other agricultural industries – beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and crops – are showcased at the Breakfast through exhibits and activities, including a farm animal petting zoo and farm tour. June 5, 2021 Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm
St. Rosa, Minnesota
Kerfeld family at their farm, near St. Rosa. Learn about where your food comes from and have some fun from 7:30am – 1:30pm (rain or shine)! A drive-through, guided tour will make this a great event for all ages.
2020 Minnesota - June 2020
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesJune 25, 2020 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Minneapolis HOTlist - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sample the Twin Cities' hottest food and drink trends at Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Minneapolis HOTlist. Chefs will offer portions of their very best dishes for you to sample, and bartenders will shake up unique cocktails and pour fine wine and beer for your enjoyment. Whose cuisine will reign supreme? Cast your vote for your favorite dish of the night to decide. June 27, 2020 Winona Craft Beer Tour - Winona, Minnesota
The Winona Craft Beer Tour is a craft beer, hard cider, & malt beverage sampling event that is four hours long. The first hour is for VIP attendees, who will receive: a sampling mug, t-shirt, custom beer tour swag, extensive program, access to ‘Brewers Cup’ beers, and an additional hour of sampling. The remaining three hours are open for everyone.
2019 Minnesota - June 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesJune 1-2, 2019
June Bloom Wine Event
Various, Minnesota
Enjoy a long weekend of romance and adventure on the Great River Road Wine Trail! This special event presents ample opportunities to sample fine food and wine, from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Each winery on the Great River Road Wine Trail will feature their award winning wines and ciders paired with an array of local foods designed with gourmet flair. In addition to local foods, some wineries will also feature live music by local talent. June 15, 2019 7th Annual Winnebago Craft Beer Festival
Winnebago, Minnesota
A festival dedicated to the enjoyment of craft beer with over 50 different beers from some great craft breweries available for sampling, food vendors, and live entertainment. Proceeds will benefit Lions Club projects in Winnebago. June 22-23, 2019
Annual Raspberries & Wine Festival
Chisago City, Minnesota
Celebrate summer at Winehaven with hourly vineyard tours, complimentary wine tasting and lunch at the vineyard. We will also be releasing our new batch of Raspberry Wine!
2018 Minnesota - June 2018
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesJune 8, 2018 - Annual Chocolate, Shakespeare & Champagne
Winona, Minnesota
Winona County Historical Society. Decadent desserts and champagne will be served at what has become the kick-off to the Shakespeare Festival and the summer social and arts season. This event is a wonderful way to get to know the actors and crew of the Festival, get a sneak peek at scenes from the plays this season, catch-up with old friends, and spend time in stunning surroundings.
2017 Minnesota - June 2017
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events still waiting for new datesJune 10, 2017 Bread Making Day - Preston, Minnesota
Historic Forestville in Preston. Bread is the staff of life and is the most widely consumed food in the world. Step back into 1899 and observe costumed guides as they complete the weekly task of bread making. Nineteenth-century techniques of bread making will be showcased with opportunities for hands on participation. Bread-making process from start to finish is an all-day event with the mixing beginning at 10 a.m. and the finished product coming out of the oven around 3 p.m.
June 15, 2017 BBQ and Open House - Duluth, Minnesota
The Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1091 today announced plans for a special open house and media event on Thursday, June 15 at the Labor Temple in Duluth, celebrating 80 years of the achievements of Building & General Laborers Local 1091 in the Northland. The day will start with an open house and an open to the public BBQ that runs from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. June 24 & July 29, 2017 Butter Making Day - Preston, Minnesota
Historic Forestville in Preston. Butter has been used for more than 4,000 years. For many years, butter was only produced in the home. During the 19th century, many farm wives supplemented farm income by selling butter. They churned every day or so, or whenever enough cream had accumulated. Step back into 1899 and observe costumed guides as they complete the weekly task of butter churning. Nineteenth-century traditional techniques of churning will be showcased with opportunities for hands on participation. | 