BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Douglas County Community Calendar - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Douglas County Community Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alexmncalendar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Douglas County Community Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T220000 DTSTAMP:20260820T125012Z CREATED:20260716T064718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T125012Z UID:10031440-1787212800-1787263200@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:Douglas County Fair DESCRIPTION:Experience a classic summer tradition at the Douglas County Fair in Alexandria\, Aug. 19-22. \nSince 1888\, the Douglas County Fair has brought generations together for four days of family-friendly fun in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country. \nEnjoy grandstand entertainment\, midway rides and games\, livestock shows\, 4-H exhibits\, agricultural displays\, fair food favorites\, live music\, competitions and more. \nThe 2026 grandstand entertainment lineup includes: \n\nAmerica 250 Tribute Concert with Aaron Tippin and Connie Lee\nBrett Young with special guest Chris Lane\nViking Speedway Demo Derby\nBig Air ATV Tour\n\nFor the full schedule\, visit the Douglas County Fair website. \nDownload the 2026 Visitor Guide and plan your trip to the Douglas County Fair. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/douglas-county-fair-3/ LOCATION:Douglas County Fairgrounds\, 300 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Douglas-County-Fair-thqLuo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas County Fair":MAILTO:info@dcmnfair.com GEO:45.890225;-95.388384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas County Fairgrounds 300 Fairgrounds Rd Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Fairgrounds Rd:geo:-95.388384,45.890225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260820T125020Z CREATED:20260716T064719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T125020Z UID:10031441-1787250600-1787250600@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:Big Air ATV Tour DESCRIPTION:The Big Air ATV Tour brings high-flying action to the Douglas County Fair on Thursday\, August 20\, at 6:30 p.m. \nWatch professional ATV and motorcycle riders perform gravity-defying jumps\, freestyle tricks and stunt demonstrations in an action-packed live show. With 380-pound machines soaring across ramps set 75 feet apart\, the Big Air ATV Tour delivers an evening of nonstop excitement for all ages. \nAdmission: \n\nGeneral Admission: $15\nChildren 10 and under: Free\nTrackside VIP: $40\n\nFor tickets and more information\, visit the Douglas County Fair website. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/big-air-atv-tour/ LOCATION:Douglas County Fairgrounds\, 300 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DCF26_ATV-kY6PXB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas County Fair":MAILTO:info@dcmnfair.com GEO:45.890225;-95.388384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas County Fairgrounds 300 Fairgrounds Rd Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Fairgrounds Rd:geo:-95.388384,45.890225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T220000 DTSTAMP:20260821T125017Z CREATED:20260716T064720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T125017Z UID:10031442-1787299200-1787349600@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:Douglas County Fair DESCRIPTION:Experience a classic summer tradition at the Douglas County Fair in Alexandria\, Aug. 19-22. \nSince 1888\, the Douglas County Fair has brought generations together for four days of family-friendly fun in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country. \nEnjoy grandstand entertainment\, midway rides and games\, livestock shows\, 4-H exhibits\, agricultural displays\, fair food favorites\, live music\, competitions and more. \nThe 2026 grandstand entertainment lineup includes: \n\nAmerica 250 Tribute Concert with Aaron Tippin and Connie Lee\nBrett Young with special guest Chris Lane\nViking Speedway Demo Derby\nBig Air ATV Tour\n\nFor the full schedule\, visit the Douglas County Fair website. \nDownload the 2026 Visitor Guide and plan your trip to the Douglas County Fair. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/douglas-county-fair-4/ LOCATION:Douglas County Fairgrounds\, 300 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Douglas-County-Fair-thqLuo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas County Fair":MAILTO:info@dcmnfair.com GEO:45.890225;-95.388384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas County Fairgrounds 300 Fairgrounds Rd Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Fairgrounds Rd:geo:-95.388384,45.890225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T180000 DTSTAMP:20260821T125025Z CREATED:20260716T064722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T125025Z UID:10031443-1787335200-1787335200@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:America 250 Tribute Concert DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an evening of patriotic music featuring legendary country artist Aaron Tippin and local favorite Connie Lee at the Douglas County Fair on Friday\, August 21. \nDoors open at 5 p.m. The concert begins at 6 p.m. \nAdmission: \n\nGeneral Admission: $25\nVeterans: Free tickets are available through the Alexandria Veterans Service Center\, the Alexandria and Osakis VFWs\, and the American Legion posts in Alexandria\, Brandon\, Millerville\, Evansville\, Villard\, Ashby\, Lowry and Parkers Prairie.\n\nFor tickets and more information\, visit the Douglas County Fair website. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/america-250-tribute-concert/ LOCATION:Douglas County Fairgrounds\, 300 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Nightlife,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DCF26_America-250-3Lfe1Z.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas County Fair":MAILTO:info@dcmnfair.com GEO:45.890225;-95.388384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas County Fairgrounds 300 Fairgrounds Rd Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Fairgrounds Rd:geo:-95.388384,45.890225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T220000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125138Z CREATED:20260716T064723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125138Z UID:10031444-1787385600-1787436000@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:Douglas County Fair DESCRIPTION:Experience a classic summer tradition at the Douglas County Fair in Alexandria\, Aug. 19-22. \nSince 1888\, the Douglas County Fair has brought generations together for four days of family-friendly fun in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country. \nEnjoy grandstand entertainment\, midway rides and games\, livestock shows\, 4-H exhibits\, agricultural displays\, fair food favorites\, live music\, competitions and more. \nThe 2026 grandstand entertainment lineup includes: \n\nAmerica 250 Tribute Concert with Aaron Tippin and Connie Lee\nBrett Young with special guest Chris Lane\nViking Speedway Demo Derby\nBig Air ATV Tour\n\nFor the full schedule\, visit the Douglas County Fair website. \nDownload the 2026 Visitor Guide and plan your trip to the Douglas County Fair. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/douglas-county-fair-5/ LOCATION:Douglas County Fairgrounds\, 300 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Douglas-County-Fair-thqLuo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas County Fair":MAILTO:info@dcmnfair.com GEO:45.890225;-95.388384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas County Fairgrounds 300 Fairgrounds Rd Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Fairgrounds Rd:geo:-95.388384,45.890225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125202Z CREATED:20260716T064725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125202Z UID:10031445-1787427000-1787427000@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:Brett Young with Special Guest Chris Lane DESCRIPTION:Brett Young headlines the Douglas County Fair’s Saturday night country concert with special guest Chris Lane on Saturday\, August 22\, at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live country music under the stars featuring chart-topping hits from both artists. \nAdmission: \n\nVIP: $130\nKIKV Party Circle: $80\nGeneral Admission: $40\n\nFor tickets and more information\, visit the Douglas County Fair website. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/brett-young-with-special-guest-chris-lane/ LOCATION:Douglas County Fairgrounds\, 300 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Nightlife,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DCF26_Brett-Young-Rfvadm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas County Fair":MAILTO:info@dcmnfair.com GEO:45.890225;-95.388384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas County Fairgrounds 300 Fairgrounds Rd Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Fairgrounds Rd:geo:-95.388384,45.890225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T230000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125213Z CREATED:20260819T124554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125213Z UID:10033428-1789124400-1789167600@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:2026 Oletoberfest DESCRIPTION:OLETOBERFEST 2026 \nWhat is Oletoberfest?\nOletoberfest is Copper Trail Brewing’s annual fall festival featuring live music on an outdoor stage\, beer releases\, food specials\, and various events! This is our 10th annual Oletoberfest celebrating community\, craft beer\, and of course Alexandria’s own Big Ole! We are partnering with the Douglas County Historical Society to offer programming and raise funds to further their mission of preserving our community’s history! \n  \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11th // 11:00am-11:00pm // Taproom Open\n Kids’ Coloring Contest all weekend! Winners will be drawn for prizes Sunday evening at random! Hammer and Nail Game All Weekend! Dunk Tank throughout the weekend to raise money for the Douglas County Historical Society! (Sponsored by Carlson Dock and Barge) \n2:00-3:00 // Live Music: Greg Lehrke on the concertina 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:00-8:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by the Alexandria Farmers Market) 4:00-6:00 // Prairie Woodcarvers Demonstrations 3:00-5:00 // Tappy Hour — $1 off pints\n5:00-8:00 // Pumpkin Succulent Workshop with Kristy’s Succulent Kreations 4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jam Band 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation\n7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Mid Flight\n7:00-10:00 // Late Night Lounge: $1 off wine / $1 off well drinks \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12th // 11:00am-11:00pm // TAPROOM OPEN\n11:30-12:00 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 12:00-3:00 // Corn Hole Tournament (Registration at 11am) (Sponsored by Cub) 12:00-6:00 // Candle Express (Handmade Soy Candles)\n2:00 // Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration at 1:00) (Sponsored by Faber Insurance) 12:00-6:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 12:00-6:00 // L’BRI Pure N’ Natural-Free aloe hand spa treatments 1:00-4:00 // Feather Wood Carving Workshop with Prairie Woodcarvers // Free guided workshop 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by Downtown Alexandria)\n4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jake Stack 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation\n7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Pirate on Cassette \nSunday\, SEPTEMBER 13th // 9:00am-9:00pm // taproom open\nall day tappy hour! $2 off shareables & $1 off pints\n8:00-11:00 // Free Will Donation Pancake Feed to Benefit the Douglas County Historical Society 10:00-12:00 // MN Bloom Co Pop-Up // Build Your Own Bouquet 12:00-2:00 // Live Music: Kyle Colby URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/2026-oletoberfest/ LOCATION:Copper Trail Brewing Co.\, 205 Broadway Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Festival,Music,Nightlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/735018305_1619338693529493_3587060735545394863_n-krZpja.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Copper Trail Brewing Co.":MAILTO:marketing@coppertrailbrewing.com GEO:45.890636;-95.377522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Copper Trail Brewing Co. 205 Broadway Street Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=205 Broadway Street:geo:-95.377522,45.890636 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T230000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125215Z CREATED:20260819T124558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125215Z UID:10033429-1789210800-1789254000@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:2026 Oletoberfest DESCRIPTION:OLETOBERFEST 2026 \nWhat is Oletoberfest?\nOletoberfest is Copper Trail Brewing’s annual fall festival featuring live music on an outdoor stage\, beer releases\, food specials\, and various events! This is our 10th annual Oletoberfest celebrating community\, craft beer\, and of course Alexandria’s own Big Ole! We are partnering with the Douglas County Historical Society to offer programming and raise funds to further their mission of preserving our community’s history! \n  \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11th // 11:00am-11:00pm // Taproom Open\n Kids’ Coloring Contest all weekend! Winners will be drawn for prizes Sunday evening at random! Hammer and Nail Game All Weekend! Dunk Tank throughout the weekend to raise money for the Douglas County Historical Society! (Sponsored by Carlson Dock and Barge) \n2:00-3:00 // Live Music: Greg Lehrke on the concertina 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:00-8:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by the Alexandria Farmers Market) 4:00-6:00 // Prairie Woodcarvers Demonstrations 3:00-5:00 // Tappy Hour — $1 off pints\n5:00-8:00 // Pumpkin Succulent Workshop with Kristy’s Succulent Kreations 4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jam Band 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation\n7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Mid Flight\n7:00-10:00 // Late Night Lounge: $1 off wine / $1 off well drinks \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12th // 11:00am-11:00pm // TAPROOM OPEN\n11:30-12:00 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 12:00-3:00 // Corn Hole Tournament (Registration at 11am) (Sponsored by Cub) 12:00-6:00 // Candle Express (Handmade Soy Candles)\n2:00 // Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration at 1:00) (Sponsored by Faber Insurance) 12:00-6:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 12:00-6:00 // L’BRI Pure N’ Natural-Free aloe hand spa treatments 1:00-4:00 // Feather Wood Carving Workshop with Prairie Woodcarvers // Free guided workshop 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by Downtown Alexandria)\n4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jake Stack 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation\n7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Pirate on Cassette \nSunday\, SEPTEMBER 13th // 9:00am-9:00pm // taproom open\nall day tappy hour! $2 off shareables & $1 off pints\n8:00-11:00 // Free Will Donation Pancake Feed to Benefit the Douglas County Historical Society 10:00-12:00 // MN Bloom Co Pop-Up // Build Your Own Bouquet 12:00-2:00 // Live Music: Kyle Colby URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/2026-oletoberfest-2/ LOCATION:Copper Trail Brewing Co.\, 205 Broadway Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Festival,Music,Nightlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/735018305_1619338693529493_3587060735545394863_n-krZpja.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Copper Trail Brewing Co.":MAILTO:marketing@coppertrailbrewing.com GEO:45.890636;-95.377522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Copper Trail Brewing Co. 205 Broadway Street Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=205 Broadway Street:geo:-95.377522,45.890636 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T210000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125216Z CREATED:20260819T124600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125216Z UID:10033430-1789290000-1789333200@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:2026 Oletoberfest DESCRIPTION:OLETOBERFEST 2026 \nWhat is Oletoberfest?\nOletoberfest is Copper Trail Brewing’s annual fall festival featuring live music on an outdoor stage\, beer releases\, food specials\, and various events! This is our 10th annual Oletoberfest celebrating community\, craft beer\, and of course Alexandria’s own Big Ole! We are partnering with the Douglas County Historical Society to offer programming and raise funds to further their mission of preserving our community’s history! \n  \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11th // 11:00am-11:00pm // Taproom Open\n Kids’ Coloring Contest all weekend! Winners will be drawn for prizes Sunday evening at random! Hammer and Nail Game All Weekend! Dunk Tank throughout the weekend to raise money for the Douglas County Historical Society! (Sponsored by Carlson Dock and Barge) \n2:00-3:00 // Live Music: Greg Lehrke on the concertina 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:00-8:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by the Alexandria Farmers Market) 4:00-6:00 // Prairie Woodcarvers Demonstrations 3:00-5:00 // Tappy Hour — $1 off pints\n5:00-8:00 // Pumpkin Succulent Workshop with Kristy’s Succulent Kreations 4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jam Band 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation\n7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Mid Flight\n7:00-10:00 // Late Night Lounge: $1 off wine / $1 off well drinks \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12th // 11:00am-11:00pm // TAPROOM OPEN\n11:30-12:00 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 12:00-3:00 // Corn Hole Tournament (Registration at 11am) (Sponsored by Cub) 12:00-6:00 // Candle Express (Handmade Soy Candles)\n2:00 // Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration at 1:00) (Sponsored by Faber Insurance) 12:00-6:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 12:00-6:00 // L’BRI Pure N’ Natural-Free aloe hand spa treatments 1:00-4:00 // Feather Wood Carving Workshop with Prairie Woodcarvers // Free guided workshop 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by Downtown Alexandria)\n4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jake Stack 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation\n7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Pirate on Cassette \nSunday\, SEPTEMBER 13th // 9:00am-9:00pm // taproom open\nall day tappy hour! $2 off shareables & $1 off pints\n8:00-11:00 // Free Will Donation Pancake Feed to Benefit the Douglas County Historical Society 10:00-12:00 // MN Bloom Co Pop-Up // Build Your Own Bouquet 12:00-2:00 // Live Music: Kyle Colby URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/2026-oletoberfest-3/ LOCATION:Copper Trail Brewing Co.\, 205 Broadway Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Festival,Music,Nightlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/735018305_1619338693529493_3587060735545394863_n-krZpja.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Copper Trail Brewing Co.":MAILTO:marketing@coppertrailbrewing.com GEO:45.890636;-95.377522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Copper Trail Brewing Co. 205 Broadway Street Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=205 Broadway Street:geo:-95.377522,45.890636 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T183000 DTSTAMP:20260723T135811Z CREATED:20260723T135811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T135811Z UID:10033281-1789486200-1789497000@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:Global Bites & Beats DESCRIPTION:Global Bites & Beats is a celebration of culture and community. This vibrant event brings together sights\, sounds\, and tastes from around the globe—right here in our own backyard. Let’s come together to celebrate what makes each of us unique—and what unites us all. Join us for a day of discovery\, connection\, and unforgettable experiences! Free entertainment and enjoy a variety of cultural food samples starting at $1 each. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/global-bites-beats/ LOCATION:Alexandria Technical & Community College\, 1601 Jefferson Street\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308 CATEGORIES:Dance,Education,Event,Family,Festival,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Global-Bites-and-Beats-Logo-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Technical &%3B Community College":MAILTO:go@alextech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125219Z CREATED:20260819T124601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125219Z UID:10033431-1789732800-1789758000@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY: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! URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/grape-stomp-2026/ LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Festival,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_86864-fsin5w.webp GEO:45.960809;-95.395242 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carlos Creek Winery 6693 County Road 34 NW Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6693 County Road 34 NW:geo:-95.395242,45.960809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T190000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125221Z CREATED:20260819T124607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125221Z UID:10033432-1789812000-1789844400@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY: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! URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/grape-stomp-2026-2/ LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Festival,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_86864-fsin5w.webp GEO:45.960809;-95.395242 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carlos Creek Winery 6693 County Road 34 NW Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6693 County Road 34 NW:geo:-95.395242,45.960809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125221Z CREATED:20260819T124609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125221Z UID:10033433-1789898400-1789920000@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY: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! URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/grape-stomp-2026-3/ LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Festival,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_86864-fsin5w.webp GEO:45.960809;-95.395242 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carlos Creek Winery 6693 County Road 34 NW Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6693 County Road 34 NW:geo:-95.395242,45.960809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260822T125200Z CREATED:20260819T124535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T125200Z UID:10033427-1792234800-1792263600@alexmncalendar.com SUMMARY:22 Northmen Brewing Oktoberfest DESCRIPTION:Oktoberfest 2026\n\nSaturday\, October 17\, 202611:00 AM – 7:00 PM22 Northmen Brewing | Alexandria\, MNFree Admission\n  \nCrisp air\, warm drinks\, crunchy leaves underfoot—it must be Oktoberfest season in Minnesota. Join us for a one-day-only celebration of all things cozy\, festive\, and fall at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. \nOur annual Oktoberfest brings the community together for a full day of good beer (and cocktails/mocktails\, wine\, and cider of course!)\, good food\, and good company. From stein-holding contests and pumpkin-launching demos to live music\, bonfires\, and brewery tours\, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re here to compete or just sip and take it all in. \nWhat to expect:\nMUSIC\nCOMPETITIONS – SIGN UP @ ACTIVITY TENT\nFOOD\nACTIVITIES\n  \nBundle up\, bring your crew\, and make some fall memories at the brewery. It’s a celebration that feels like a small-town harvest festival—just with better beer. URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/22-northmen-brewing-oktoberfest/ LOCATION:22 Northmen Brewing Company\, 6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Festival,Music,Nightlife,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alexmncalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_3295-1qKx9u.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="22 Northmen Brewing Company":MAILTO:michelle@carloscreekwinery.com GEO:45.960809;-95.395242 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=22 Northmen Brewing Company 6693 County Rd 34 NW Alexandria MN 56308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6693 County Rd 34 NW:geo:-95.395242,45.960809 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR