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SUMMARY:Military Monday
DESCRIPTION:Former and Current Military Members join FXB Mankato the first Monday of every month for a Free Kickboxing Class at 5:15pm.\n1170 South Riverfront Drive\nMankato\, MN 56001
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/military-monday/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:FXB Mankato\, 1170 South Riverfront Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="FXB Mankato":MAILTO:jeremy@fxbmankato.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:Hickory Street RibFest
DESCRIPTION:RibFest is going back to its roots 🔥 Hickory Street is heating up with incredible BBQ\, live music\, and summer fun in Downtown Mankato! \n🎶 HEADLINERS:\nGear Daddies | Friday\, Aug. 7\nViva Knievel | Saturday\, Aug. 8 \n🍖 FOOD VENDORS:\n3rd Street Tavern – ATOM Hospitality\nBoon’s Backyard BBQ\nKelm’s BBQ\nChef.Pickett\nS&B BBQ\nScotty Biggs BBQ Company\nThe Smokin’ Lady BBQ & Catering \n🍻 Stay tuned for the rest of the 2026 lineup\, activities\, and the new Beer Garden!\nMore info: ribfestmankato.com
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/hickory-street-ribfest/
LOCATION:Civic Center Plaza\, Hickory Street\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Pinot & Paint
DESCRIPTION:Join teaching artist Geoffrey Tollefson for a fun evening of painting and complementary wine! This laidback class is for everyone\, seasoned artist or beginner. Grab a friend\, a date\, or fly solo with this exciting painting class. No experience necessary\, and all materials provided for $25/participant. \n​
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/pinot-paint-4/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 120 S Broad Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carnegie Art Center":MAILTO:carnegiemankato@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Shop Small at the Mall - Craft and Vendor Events
DESCRIPTION:Shop Small at the Mall hosted by Midwest Makers Mercantile & Kato Promotions! Midwest Makers Mercantile is located near Target and will be the hub for these exciting events! \nThis event highlights over 50 small businesses! Midwest Makers Mercantile (over 30 small businesses in store)\, Signature Ink3D\, Long Dog Apparel\, Atuk Crafts\, The Ex\, Renaissance Glass and more…PLUS during this event you will find the halls lined with pop up vendors – makers and bakers that come from all over Southern MN! \nFind your next favorite little something for yourself or someone special! There will be something for everyone and for everything life throws at us! \nMakers and Bakers are welcome to rent a space (assigned at least 3 days before the event and will be a minimum of 8’x10′ in a main corridor of the mall) \nVendor applications can be completed online at https://pci.jotform.com/form/253626688218064\, this application is also via our website ➡️ www.midwestmakersmercantile.com or in person at the store – these are the ONLY 2 ways to register for the event! Please do not go through any other individual for these events! \nSpecial happenings such as activities\, contest and vendor spotlights will be posted in the Facebook event and community groups throughout the week leading up to the event as details are finalized. \nFood and beverages will be available! In addition to vendors in the halls that may be selling salsas\, breads\, rolls\, treats and more…we have some delicious options in our food court! It’s mini but mighty! Grab some substance from Taqueria Doña Tere or Ichiddo Ramen\, then a sweet treat from Berry Blends or Mochi Mochi! \nAmple free parking is available at the mall with easy accessibility!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/shop-small-at-the-mall-craft-and-vendor-events/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:River Hills Mall\, 1850 Adams Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Makers Mercantile":MAILTO:midwestmakersmercantile@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Weaving Sound: Guided Meditation & Sound Experience
DESCRIPTION:With a beautiful set of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls and Koshi Chimes\, teaching artist Melinda Kjarum invites you to a truly unique “Right Here\, Right Now” wellness experience. Session elements include: Breath\, Intention\, Self-Healing\, Activation\, Chakra Balancing\, Guided Meditation\, ‘Surround Sound’ Total Relaxation! You can relax and be renewed\, while surrounded by incredible artwork. 2nd Tuesdays\, from 6:30-8pm. Bring a yoga mat and a friend! No registration required.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/weaving-sound-guided-meditation-sound-experience/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 120 S Broad Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carnegie Art Center":MAILTO:carnegiemankato@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:4th International Summit on Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome all researchers\, industry professionals\, and thought leaders in the energy sector to the 4th International Summit on Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy (ISNRE2026)\, which will be held in Venice\, Italy on August 24–25\, 2026.\n1. Solar Photovoltaics and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)\n2. Wind Energy Technologies and Offshore Wind Farms\n3. Hydropower and Ocean Energy (Tidal\, Wave\, OTEC)\n4. Bioenergy\, Biomass Gasification\, and Biogas Systems\n5. Geothermal Energy Exploration and Utilization\n6. Renewable Energy Storage Technologies\n7. Emerging Renewable Energy Technologies & Trends\n8. Integration of Renewables into Smart Grids\n9. Renewable Hydrogen and Fuel Cells\n10. Policy\, Economics\, and Financing of Renewable Energy Projects
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/4th-international-summit-on-non-renewable-and-renewable-energy/
LOCATION:Venice\, Italy\, Venice\, Italy\, Venice\, Venice\, 30100\, Italy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spectrum Conferences":MAILTO:isnre2026@spectrumconferences.com
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SUMMARY:Clay Walker with BlackHawk
DESCRIPTION:Clay Walker will be playing the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Arena in Mankato\, MN with special guests BlackHawk on Friday\, August 28. \nTickets are on sale beginning on Friday\, April 10\, at 10:00 AM at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Ticket Office & Ticketmaster.com.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/clay-walker-with-blackhawk/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Music on Madison
DESCRIPTION:Get ready\, Mankato! Bend of the River presents Music on Madison!\nMusic on Madison is taking over the Madison East Center on Sunday\, August 30th for a full day of live music\, cold drinks\, and nonstop family fun from 11AM–9PM! \n🎤 Live performances by:\nIV Play | Mason Dixon Line | Uncle Chunk | 3 Hour Download \n🌟 Plus:\nCar show | Bean bag tourney | Food trucks | Beer Garden | Local Vendors \nBring your friends\, bring your energy\, and get ready to make it a day to remember. \n🎟️ 🎟️ Tickets go on sale 5/1/26 10AM CT!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/music-on-madison/
LOCATION:Madison East Center\, 1400 Madison Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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