2011 Minnesota - October 2011
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates
October 1, 2011 Johnny Appleseed Festival - Lake City, Minnesota
Fresh apples and apple products apple pie sales, harvest contests, crafts market, childrens activities,etc.
October 1-16, 2011 Apple Festivals - Hastings Area, Minnesota
October 1-2; 8-9; and 15-16. You and your family can enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, a petting farm, cider pressing demonstrations, face painting and so much more! It's a great time for young and old!
October 8, 2011 Pumpkin Fest - Aurora, Minnesota
Featured will be craft displays, a quilt show, children”s activities, stagecoach rides, ethnic foods, Halloween treats, and plenty of pumpkins!
October 8, 2011 Stillwater Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off - Stillwater, Minnesota
Giant pumpkins, pedal tractor pull, chili contest, pumpkin bake off, micro-brews, and much more.
October 8, 2011 An Apple Affair 2011 - Winona, Minnesota
4th annual fundraising event with apple orchards around the area displaying thier apples and products. There will also be a silent auction, entertainment, and a pork loin dinner. Tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Contact 507-454-5212 for more information. The Winona Friendship center is located at the corner of 5th and Main St.
October 9, 2011 Smaczne Jablka - Winona, Minnesota
The Polish Museum will celebrate the fall harvest by offering apples, apple pie/icecream, apple cider, caramel apples and other fall harvest treats for sale. There will also be homemade samples of delicious delicacies of Polish origin, arts & crafts, raffles and entertainment.
October 13-15, 2011 MBAA Annual Convention - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master Brewers Association of the Americas
October 14, 2011 Home Brewers’ Festival - Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Samples from more than 20 wine and beer makers. There will also be a beer making information and demonstrations, a silent auction of homemade wine and beer, and delicious appetizers.
October 14-16, 2011 Master Brewers Assoc. of the Americas Annual Convention
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 15, 2011 AppleFest - Alexandria, Minnesota
Hay rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, food and craft vendors, contests for the best apple pie, heaviest pumpkin and largest green pepper, and of course lots of Carlos Creek apples and wine!
Oct 26, 2011 29th Annual Hennepin Lake Community Wine Tasting - Minneapolis, MN
This annual event, sponsored by Hennepin Lake Liquor, Il Gatto, Calhoun Square and Great Clips, helps to raise money for community organizations in the Uptown area. Last year the event raised over $290,000 for Uptown neighborhoods. Featuring over 400 varieties of wine. Please sample responsibly.
October 26, 2011 12th Annual Winemaker’s Dinner 2011 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Benefiting Children’s Home Society and Family Services, the evening will include a four-course dinner paired with exceptional wines, and a fabulous auction and raffle.
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