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SUMMARY:Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter Presents: Sharon Stiteler: The “Birdchick!”
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter Anniversary Meeting with Sharon Stiteler: The “Birdchick!”\nWHEN: Tuesday\, September 8\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m. CDT\nWHERE: Calvary Lutheran Church\, 605 Douglas St. Alexandria\, MN\nPrairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is celebrating their 12th anniversary as a chapter of the National Audubon Society. The meeting will feature presenter Sharon Stiteler widely known as the “Birdchick.” \nSharon is a writer and speaker who has made it her career to get paid to go birding. She wrote the books Disapproving Rabbits\, 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know\, and North American Bird Watching for Beginners and regularly appears on television\, podcasts\, radio answering bird questions as well as performs in storytelling shows. She’s worked a variety of jobs like conducting bird surveys\, field trip leader\, park ranger\, and was even the voice of Denali National Park and Preserve. She currently resides in Minnesota with a retired Denali sled dog named Party Pants. \nThe “Birdchick” will present Today’s Office: Humorous stories of one woman’s quest to get paid to go birding and the various offices that she has worked in including flying in small planes over the Mississippi River a nude beach in Florida. Laugh along to stories of nemesis birds\, being a sober ride for drunk waxwings\, and what it’s like to live in the remote wilderness of Alaska. Please join us for laughs and bird stories from Sharon Stiteler. \nThere is no cost to attend this program\, but donations are always accepted. \nBrief year review will be presented at the beginning of the program. \nPrairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is the local Chapter of National Audubon Society for ANYONE interested in birds and nature. We have regular informal meetings and birding field trips\, along with opportunities to volunteer in the community and with citizen science projects.
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LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church\, 605 Douglas Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carlos Creek Grape Stomp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Nation’s Largest Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery!\nCelebrate over 25 years of fun\, wine\, and grape stomping at the annual Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria\, Minnesota! \nHeld the second weekend after Labor Day\, this three-day festival is Minnesota’s top wine festival\, packed with live music\, eats and sips of all kinds\, and exciting competitions. \nWhat to Expect at the Grape Stomp Festival:\n\n\nLive Music: 12 bands performing on 4 stages all weekend \n\n\nGrape Stomping Competitions: Daily contests + a special themed event on Saturday \n\n\n100+ Vendors: Enjoy local food\, juried art\, and marketplace shopping \n\n\nWine Tastings: Sip award-winning Minnesota wines \n\n\nBeer Garden: Featuring beer from Carlos Creek’s brewery 22 Northmen Brewing Co. \n\n\nCostume Contests: Show off your creativity and win prizes! \n\n\nFestival Details & Amenities:\n✅ FREE Shuttles: Available from local hotels (Friday & Saturday) and additional locations on Saturday (Carlos State Park\, Runestone Community Center\, and Viking Plaza Mall)\n✅ Ample On-Site Parking: Drive in and enjoy the festivities\n✅ Drink Tickets: Purchase once\, use them any day of the festival \nAs one of the best summer festivals in Minnesota\, the Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival is a must-visit event for wine lovers\, beer enthusiasts\, foodies\, and festival-goers. \n📍 Location: Carlos Creek Winery\, Alexandria\, MN\n📅 Dates: Second weekend after Labor Day \nDon’t miss this unforgettable wine festival – grab your friends and get ready to stomp\, sip\, and celebrate! Get your tickets today! \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
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LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carlos Creek Grape Stomp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Nation’s Largest Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery!\nCelebrate over 25 years of fun\, wine\, and grape stomping at the annual Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria\, Minnesota! \nHeld the second weekend after Labor Day\, this three-day festival is Minnesota’s top wine festival\, packed with live music\, eats and sips of all kinds\, and exciting competitions. \nWhat to Expect at the Grape Stomp Festival:\n\n\nLive Music: 12 bands performing on 4 stages all weekend \n\n\nGrape Stomping Competitions: Daily contests + a special themed event on Saturday \n\n\n100+ Vendors: Enjoy local food\, juried art\, and marketplace shopping \n\n\nWine Tastings: Sip award-winning Minnesota wines \n\n\nBeer Garden: Featuring beer from Carlos Creek’s brewery 22 Northmen Brewing Co. \n\n\nCostume Contests: Show off your creativity and win prizes! \n\n\nFestival Details & Amenities:\n✅ FREE Shuttles: Available from local hotels (Friday & Saturday) and additional locations on Saturday (Carlos State Park\, Runestone Community Center\, and Viking Plaza Mall)\n✅ Ample On-Site Parking: Drive in and enjoy the festivities\n✅ Drink Tickets: Purchase once\, use them any day of the festival \nAs one of the best summer festivals in Minnesota\, the Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival is a must-visit event for wine lovers\, beer enthusiasts\, foodies\, and festival-goers. \n📍 Location: Carlos Creek Winery\, Alexandria\, MN\n📅 Dates: Second weekend after Labor Day \nDon’t miss this unforgettable wine festival – grab your friends and get ready to stomp\, sip\, and celebrate! Get your tickets today! \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
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SUMMARY:Carlos Creek Grape Stomp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Nation’s Largest Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery!\nCelebrate over 25 years of fun\, wine\, and grape stomping at the annual Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria\, Minnesota! \nHeld the second weekend after Labor Day\, this three-day festival is Minnesota’s top wine festival\, packed with live music\, eats and sips of all kinds\, and exciting competitions. \nWhat to Expect at the Grape Stomp Festival:\n\n\nLive Music: 12 bands performing on 4 stages all weekend \n\n\nGrape Stomping Competitions: Daily contests + a special themed event on Saturday \n\n\n100+ Vendors: Enjoy local food\, juried art\, and marketplace shopping \n\n\nWine Tastings: Sip award-winning Minnesota wines \n\n\nBeer Garden: Featuring beer from Carlos Creek’s brewery 22 Northmen Brewing Co. \n\n\nCostume Contests: Show off your creativity and win prizes! \n\n\nFestival Details & Amenities:\n✅ FREE Shuttles: Available from local hotels (Friday & Saturday) and additional locations on Saturday (Carlos State Park\, Runestone Community Center\, and Viking Plaza Mall)\n✅ Ample On-Site Parking: Drive in and enjoy the festivities\n✅ Drink Tickets: Purchase once\, use them any day of the festival \nAs one of the best summer festivals in Minnesota\, the Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival is a must-visit event for wine lovers\, beer enthusiasts\, foodies\, and festival-goers. \n📍 Location: Carlos Creek Winery\, Alexandria\, MN\n📅 Dates: Second weekend after Labor Day \nDon’t miss this unforgettable wine festival – grab your friends and get ready to stomp\, sip\, and celebrate! Get your tickets today! \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
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