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Greater Mankato hosts a number of fantastic events year-round! Mankato is a great place to visit due to our abundance of concerts, festivals and fun! Whether you want to take in a cultural event, immerse yourself in history, enjoy a night at the theater or try a new restaurant, you’ll find it here. For specific dates and more information on all sorts of things to do in Greater Mankato this fall, check out the calendar of events!
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Join the Vikings at Minnesota State University, Mankato for Verizon Vikings Training Camp! The Vikings have been conducting camp at Minnesota State University since 1966!
From vikings.com: This is the first chance of the season to see your favorite players, and newest draft picks, live in action. In addition, Vikings Village offers daily autograph sessions in the Northland Ford Dealers Autograph Zone, a Play 60 game zone for kids, a Vikings Locker Room Store, Hy-Vee Food Court and much more. The camp calendar will also include a Family Football night, Gatorade Jr Training Camps, Youth Cheerleading Clinics and other special events.
We invite you to enjoy all that Mankato has to offer while you're in town for camp. There's so much to do when camp closes for the day -- enjoy our more than 60 parks and more than 50 miles of paved trails, shop in our hundreds of retail stores, visit one of our many historical attractions, and much, much more!
Vikings Training Camp will open July 30 and run until August 12. Check vikings.com and 2010 Verizon Training Camp Schedule for more information on schedules, hotel information and deals and special entertainment offers.
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Check out the performances of some of the finest local theatres in Southern Minnesota. For more information about Minnesota State University productions check out mnsu.edu/theatre
Information about Bethany’s performances can be found at blc.edu. The Merely Players calendar can be found at merelyplayers.com. Information about productions at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, can be found at gustavus.edu.
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Riverfront Park
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for a FREE outdoor movie featuring Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The movie will start at dusk, approximately 9 p.m.
Popcorn and pop only 25 cents. Come earlier to insure good seats.
Sponsored by: CENTURY 21 Atwood Realty, Inc.
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Don't miss the 151st annual Blue Earth County Fair! There will be Tractor & Truck Pulls, a Rodeo, Bean Bag Tournaments, Carnival rides, Beer Gardens, Live Music and more. Check out their website for more information.
$3 Gate Fee ~ $9 Season Pass ~ Parking is free
Grandstand rates are $10.00 ~ $5.00 for 6-12 and under 6 free
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The 13th Annual Street RibFest returns to Mankato August 5, 6, 7 and 8 at Riverfront Park.
Thursday, August 5 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Relentless
Hitchville
DIAMOND RIO
Friday, August 6 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Barefoot Winos
Tim Mahoney
SOUL ASYLUM
Saturday, August 7 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Dirty Rain
Niterail featuring Mike Fugazzi
The Murphy Brothers
Powerhouse
Boogie Wonderland
Sunday, August 8 Noon to 5 p.m.
Radio Mankato Battle of the Bands
See Verizon's website for the most up-to-date information
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