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SUMMARY:Mankato "Go Topless Day" 2026
DESCRIPTION:Barricade “Go Topless Day” is back this May and this year\, we’re making it bigger\, louder\, and more open-air than ever! ☀️🚙🏍️\nWe’re opening the doors to ALL open-air experience vehicles Jeeps\, motorcycles\, convertibles\, classic cars\, and anything else that lets the wind ride shotgun. Bring your crew\, spread the word\, and get ready for an unforgettable day!\nEven better\, this year’s event is proudly supporting Feeding Our Communities Partners (FOCP) a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity by providing nutritious meals to individuals and families in need throughout our community. Their mission is simple but powerful: making sure no one goes hungry\, and we’re honored to help drive that impact forward. You can find Feeding Our Communities Partners as a registered charitable organization on Venmo! Search for @FOCP_BackPack_Food under Charities\nAll are welcome! Kids and Dog Friendly Event. Food Truck on Site during event. Radio Mankato Summer Ride Giveaway of a New Polaris Side by Side on site!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mankato-go-topless-day-2026/
LOCATION:Lager’s of Mankato Inc\, 307 Raintree Rd\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Fairs & Festivals,Non-Profit,Nonprofit,Seasonal - Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Feeding Our Communities Partners":MAILTO:focp.admin@feedingandfueling.org
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SUMMARY:Climb 2 Feed Kids: Climb & Slide
DESCRIPTION:Climb 2 Feed Kids (C2FK) is a team relay-style climb & slide race hosted on the tubing hill at Mount Kato. To participate in the climb\, teams of 5-10 members commit to a fundraising goal of $1\,500 with a minimum of $1\,000 to compete. All funds raised support FOCP’s mission to solve youth hunger. \nOn the day of\, each team completes 10 rounds of summits & plummets. In other words\, they climb 500 feet up the tubing hill\, grab a tube & slide down to the bottom as their next team member starts their ascent! You heard right\, no more running your tube back!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/climb-2-feed-kids-climb-slide/
LOCATION:Mount Kato\, 20461 State Hwy 66\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Activities,Non-Profit,Sports & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Feeding Our Communities Partners":MAILTO:focp.admin@feedingandfueling.org
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SUMMARY:Crave
DESCRIPTION:Crave is not your average culinary competition! Attendees can expect bold flavors\, inventive dishes\, and an awe-inspiring display of talent and passion. \nBeyond the plate\, Crave offers: Mouthwatering eats and crafty cocktails\, lively entertainment and an electric atmosphere\, opportunities to mix\, mingle\, and play games. But\, most of all\, a meaningful way to make an impact in the fight against youth hunger. \nCrave is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of community and compassion and a delectable way to raise funds for FOCP’s year-round food programs. \nCome hungry. Leave inspired. Learn more about this event at www.cravefocp.org
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/crave-2/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Non-Profit
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SUMMARY:Crave
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Feeding Our Communities Partners\, Crave will be held at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center on Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025. Stay tuned for when tickets go on sale! \nThis event is a culinary competition like no other\, featuring some of the best & brightest chefs in Southern MN. You will taste food pack-tastic culinary creations from local chefs. Proceeds from Crave provide critical funding to FOCP to support over 1\,100 area youth as they start the new school year.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/crave/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Feeding Our Communities Partners":MAILTO:focp.admin@feedingandfueling.org
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SUMMARY:Beer\, Brats and Bourbon for BackPack
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to raise awareness of youth hunger in our community! \nBeer\, Brats & Bourbon (BBB) offers on-site attendance at FOCP’s warehouse for a community-building awesome time! While we certainly have a fun time enjoying the atmosphere and libations at BBB\, this annual get-together helps provide hunger relief services to hundreds of local youths. All the proceeds raised go directly towards our work serving food-insecure students in grades K-12 well-balanced meals when school is out. \n$65 General Admission Ticket Includes:\n​- Entrance into Event\n– Free Pint of Beer\n– Free Bourbon Tasting\n– Grilled Fare Meal from Pub 500\n– Live Music from The Brothers Burn Mountain\, and\nMaygen & The Birdwatcher\n​\n​Access To:\nSilent Auction\, Raffle Packages\, Bourbon Wall\, Pack-a-Punch\, AND MORE! \nDiscounted Tickets Available for Designated Drivers ($45)
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/beer-brats-and-bourbon-for-backpack/
LOCATION:FOCP BackPack Warehouse\, 2120 Howard Drive\, West\, North Mankato\, MN\, 56003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Live Entertainment,Non-Profit
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SUMMARY:Beer\, Brats & Bourbon for BackPack
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to raise awareness of youth hunger in our community! FOCP’s annual Beer\, Brats & Bourbon (BBB) is a laid-back fundraiser offering on-site attendance at FOCP’s warehouse for a community-building awesome time! \nYour ticket includes: entrance into the event\, a free pint glass\, a free pint of beer\, select bourbon tastings\, grilled fare meal from Pub 500\, access to a “spirited” silent auction\, raffles\, classic BBB games\, and live entertainment from Minnesota musicians! \nWhile we certainly have a fun time enjoying the atmosphere and libations at BBB\, this annual get-together helps provide hunger relief services to hundreds of local youth. All the proceeds raised go directly towards our work of serving food-insecure students in grades K-12 well-balanced meals when school is out.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/beer-brats-bourbon-for-backpack/
LOCATION:FOCP BackPack Warehouse\, 2120 Howard Drive\, West\, North Mankato\, MN\, 56003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Fairs & Festivals,Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Beer\, Brats & Bourbon
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Our Communities Partners (FOCP) and United Prairie Bank are excited to announce that after a year of aging and flavor infusing\, Beer\, Brats & Bourbon for BackPack 2023 will be hosted on June 22nd! \nJoin us as we kick our feet up and celebrate making it to warmer summer months. While tickets for the event go on sale April 7th\, we invite everyone to mark their calendars and save the date for BBB 2023! \nTicket Includes: Tickets\nEntrance to BackPack Central’s stellar venue\nOpportunity to enjoy the talented line-up of musicians\nComplimentary custom pint glass\nFree beer pint from 1 of 4 area breweries\nSample the goodness of our free Bourbon Tasting\nTasty brat meal complete with all the fixins’\nOption to partake in the coveted Bourbon Wall and/or guest favorite Pack-A-Punch\nAccess to all BBB related raffles\, silent auction and games\nGood vibes associated with supporting FOCP food programs\n**Must be at least 21 years old to enter. Photo ID required. \nWe look forward to seeing you all in high spirits and in the meantime\, stay strong\, stay well\, and stay kind!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/beer-brats-bourbon/
LOCATION:FOCP BackPack Central\, 2120 Howard Drive West\, North Mankato\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment,Special Interest
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