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Join us for the 21st annual Songs on the Lawn, a popular summer event series featuring music, entertainment, and local food! The event will take place every Thursday in June from 11 am to 1 pm at Civic Center Plaza in Mankato.

Songs on the Lawn is an opportunity for co-workers, friends, and families from all around the region to gather in the City Center and enjoy live music from area bands. Lunch and snacks from local vendors are available for purchase. The event is free to attend and parking is available in nearby ramps.*

2024 Band Lineup:

June 6: Joe Tougas & Associates (roots rock/pop/jazz)
June 27: Jeremy Poland & Lantz Dale (country/pop/rock)

Rescheduled concerts:

July 18: Kinda Fonda Wanda (honky tonk)
August 8: 3 Hour Download (90s/00s cover band)

2024 Food Vendors:

ATOM Hospitality, Beans Coffee Company, Frozen Yogurt Creations, Massads Group, Pub 500, The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center, Wooden Spoon.

Boat Giveaway: Radio Mankato will be giving away a 16.5′ Lund Adventure Boat at the end of the summer. Stop by the Radio Mankato booth to register for your chance to win this prize!

Activities for Kids: bubbles, sidewalk chalk, large puzzles, low aerial balls, and hula hoops, provided by the Mankato Family YMCA.

*Parking information: free parking available in the Mankato Place Ramp (connected to Hilton Garden Inn), Civic Center Ramp (Walnut Street, behind the Civic Center), and Cherry Street Ramp (behind Mankato Place off the Plaza).