The theme this fall weekend? Beer, and MORE Beer (the state’s most authentic Octoberfest) throw in some music, art and bikes, parks and cirque, and have a great weekend!
Sept. 13-14, St. Paul
St. Paul Oktoberfest
The St. Paul Oktoberfest is considered to be Minnesota’s most authentic Oktoberfest! Festivities begin with a horse-delivered keg of beer followed by a keg tapping ceremony to officially kick-off Oktoberfest. Enjoy great food and refreshments, live music and entertainment both days. On Saturday, don’t miss the Dachshund races and traditional Steinheben (stone lifting) competition. Historic Schmidt Brewery. 651-222-7027
Sept. 13-14, Minneapolis
Hullabaloo 2019
This annual fall festival returns with hot tunes, fresh beer and delicious food. This year’s lineup includes the funky, rock, pop and hip-hop sounds of 11 carefully curated DJs and bands. A throwback edition of Transmission with DJ Jake Rudh starts off the weekend with a dance party on Friday, followed by a full day of music on Saturday including Nur-D, with his full band, and Kiss the Tiger. Indeed Brewing Company. 612-843-5090
Sept. 14, St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Art Fair
The St. Louis Park Art Fair will showcase handmade items by more than 60 Minnesota artists selling jewelry, ceramics, paintings and much more. Grab a bite to eat from one of the local food trucks and take part in a community art project. The ROC at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center. 612-226-5900
Sept. 14, Minneapolis
The Minnesota All Star Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktail Festival
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, will host Minnesota’s largest and most popular craft beer, wine and cocktail festival ever! Choose from two different sessions for the ultimate sampling experience. Guests will be treated to unlimited samples of hundreds of amazing craft beer, wine, and cocktail brands from around the world that will be showcased throughout the ballpark, enjoy multiple live entertainment & DJ’s, receive a keepsake sampling glass, enjoy tons of games (think giant Jenga, Connect Four, Cornhole, Hula Hooping, and much more), receive tickets to a 2019 Twins game*, a free ride to/from the festival from MetroTransit, free admission to the official after party at The Pourhouse after Session 2, sampling glasses, giveaways, activities, other all-star product vendors, and expedited super-quick entry through the gates! Target Field. 215-754-4158
Sept. 14, Maple Grove
Concert on the Lawn
Featuring four bands on one outdoor stage, Concert on the Lawn is the Northwest Metro’s newest live music event! The line-up includes The Gear Daddies, New Power Generation, The 4onthefloor, and Kat Perkins. In addition, all is held in an award-winning park setting with multiple food trucks and cold beverage options. Central Park. 763-494-5824
Sept. 15, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Bike Tour
The 13th Annual Minneapolis Bike Tour starts and ends at beautiful Boom Island and features two fully supported routes, 16 miles and 32 miles, that take riders through the spectacular park and byway system of Minneapolis at their own pace, traffic free! Routes include stops with refreshments and bike mechanics. After the ride, stick around to enjoy live music, free beer available to participants 21+, food from local vendors, and Bike Tour merchandise vendors. Proceeds from the Bike Tour support Youth Bike Programs in Minneapolis Parks. Boom Island. 612-230-6400
Sept. 12-22, St. Paul
David Dimitri’s L’Homme Cirque
“L’homme Cirque” is an innovative combination of acrobatics, music and dance, performed by famous Swiss circus artist, David Dimitri, who is also known as the “Lord of the Wire” (New York Times). Circus Juventas. 651-699-8229
Event highlights around the state this week include:
Sept. 13-14, Worthington
King Turkey Day
Sept. 14, Wadena
Minnesota Salsa Fest
Sept. 12-28, Longville, Hackensack, Remer and Walker
Fall Has It All
Sept. 14, Finland
Harvest Booya & Finnfest
Event Information provided by Explore MN