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July - August - September - October - November - December 2024 MINNESOTA - APRIL 2024
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
(see also: 2022 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2017)
April 11-14, 2024
New Vintage Days
Chisago City, Minnesota
Be the first to try our new wines from the recent harvest! What a wonderful weekend to come out and see what is new at Winehaven! April 13-14, 2024
Spring Cheese and Chocolate Weekend - Stillwater, Minnesota
12-5pm. Each attendee will enjoy five samples of pre-selected wines, accompanied by samples of cheese from Eichtens Hidden Acres, chocolate from Knoke's Chocolates, and our custom made Raspberry Infusion Wine Truffles! Attendees may enter to win a basket of wine, cheese, and chocolate! $20 per person. April 17-19, 2024 - PEAK 2024 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Convention Center. PEAK - powered by the Midwest Poultry Federation - is the largest poultry trade show and convention in the U.S. that is 100% focused on poultry. April 18-May 25, 2024 Love the Burger Battle Contest
Luverne, Minnesota
Rate a burger everytime you dine at: 75 Diner, Green Lantern Bar and Grille, Howling Dog Saloon, Sterling's Cafe & Grille, The Bluestem. Sponsored by Rock-Nobles Cattlemen Assoc. and Luverne Area Chamber. April 20, 2024 Schram Haus' Goat Fest - Chaska, Minnesota
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Schram Haus Brewery. Formerly known as Bockfest. We'll have goat races, goat cuddling, and goat picture opportunities, t-shirt cannon launches, exciting beer poking, and new merch to collect. Check-in begins at 12 pm, Live Music from 2 pm-6 pm, goat races will occur at multiple times, and all other great offerings will be available throughout the day. Though Goat Fest's official hours are from 12 pm-6 pm, Schram Haus Brewery will stay open until its usual 10 pm closing time that night, so the celebrations can continue into the evening! Adults and kids alike are welcome to join in the festivities, but please leave your furry friends at home and pet the goats instead!
April 20, 2024 Earth Day Clean-Up - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Earth Day Cleanup is held at several sites throughout the City of Minneapolis. It is a collaborative effort between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling. April 21-23, 2024 Cold Climate Grape & Wine Conference
Stillwater, Minnesota
The Minnesota Grape Growers Association (MGGA). The conference will, once again, focus on the Business of Growing Grapes & Making Wine in the North. Conference will be held at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. April 22, 2024 - Earth Day - Worldwide
More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. April 26, 2024 Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) for an entertaining evening in appreciation of trees at Theodore Wirth Regional Park, 4-8 pm! The award-winning festival is full of tree-themed activities and educational opportunities, music, food, beer and, of course, new trees! Anyone can help MPRB Arborists plant 200 new trees. The event will be held in the area of the park between Wirth Lake Beach and JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden, near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Xerxes Avenue. April 26-May 19, 2024 Farm Babies - Apple Valley, Minnesota
Join us for this spring-time family tradition! Farm Babies is back for an up-close look at farm life in Minnesota. Celebrate the season with animals, farm demonstrations, and more. There’s nothing cuter than baby chicks, piglets, lambs, calves, goat kids, and bunnies. There will be fun and hands-on kids’ activities.
2022 MINNESOTA - APRIL 2022
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesApril 2, 2022 - Northern Lights Rare Beer Festival
St. Paul, Minnesota
EVENT CANCELED FOR 2022. Minnesota History Center. The Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest features rare, vintage and specialty one-off beers from 30 select craft breweries from across the United States, including 10 here from Minnesota. This one-of-a-kind event will showcase the creativity and skill of some of the the top craft brewers in the country. A wonderful lineup of food is complimentary to all guests with paid admission. Guests will enjoy items such as sausages from Ferndale Market, spent grain bread (spent grain courtesy of Fulton Brewery), beer fest skewers, root vegetable chips, and assorted desserts. Refreshments like coffee, hot cider, and Buddy's Orange, Grape and Strawberry sodas will be available as well. Live music. Tickets are $100, which includes admittance to event, a commemorative tasting glass, printed program, unlimited sampling of rare beers, catered food, and live music. A portion of your ticket is donated directly to Pints For Prostates.
2021 MINNESOTA - APRIL 2021
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesApril , 2021 - Dame It! - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the MN chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier has decided to cancel our Dame It! 2020 and 2021 fundraiser event. Instead, we are launching mini virtual fundraisers to help provide continued support to our mission and our community. Celebrate the holidays with our specially curated selection of exceptional local products and experiences!
2020 MINNESOTA - APRIL 2020
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesApril 18, 2020 A Taste of Wabasha - Wabasha, Minnesota
National Eagle Center. This singular fundraising event supports the eagles and the great programs we offer throughout the year. Join us for tasting portions from the area’s best restaurants, a silent auction and an evening with the eagles! You’ll have the chance to bid on silent auction items including art, Native American items, gift certificates, theater tickets, resort stays and more! Enjoy great food from the area’s best restaurants and the beauty of the National Eagle Center in the evening, while supporting the programs you love. April 25, 2020 11th Annual Savor Minnesota - St. Paul, Minnesota
New Location - Union Depot in St. Paul, MN. Savor Minnesota was developed to showcase the best of Minnesota food and drink, underscoring the importance of supporting the local movement while spotlighting top producers throughout the state. Many Minnesota wineries and several breweries will be winning guests over with their local libations.
2019 MINNESOTA - APRIL 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesApril 14, 2019 - Celebrity Chef Tour - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs. April 27-29, 2019 - Women Chefs & Restaurateur's National Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota - EVENT DISCONTINUED.
2017 MINNESOTA - APRIL 2017
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new datesApril 22, 2017 - Taste of Heritage - Albert Lea, Minnesota
Discover Albert Lea's diverse heritage from today, yesterday and tomorrow, and enjoy free live entertainment, displays of heritage, food samples, and games and activities for the kids. Held at Northbridge Mall. 800-345-8414 | 