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SUMMARY:Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s largest winery festival! A weekend of live music\, craft beverages\, stomping competitions\, shopping\, and fun at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria\, MN. \nFestival Highlights:\n\nGrape Stomping Competitions – Register to stomp and win! (Pre-registration required.)\nLive Music – 12+ bands across 4 stages all weekend.\nWine\, Beer\, Cider\, N/A sips – Featuring CCW wines & 22 Northmen brews.\nLocal Vendors – Food\, juried art\, and market finds.\nCostume Contests – Show off your creativity!\n\nHeld annually the second weekend in September – Open to all ages on Sunday; 21+ on Friday & Saturday. \nWhat’s New for 2025?\nCelebrating 25 Years of Stomping!\nSeptember 12-14\, 2025 \n\nSaturday Silver Theme – Dress in silver to celebrate our milestone!\nNEW Youth Stomping Heat – Sunday at 2 PM (ages 5-10).\nShuttles Expanded – Free Friday & Saturday shuttles to more locations.\nClear Bag Policy – Required for safety; available for purchase at the gate.\nNew Ticket Option – Admission + 10 drink tickets (available until 8/31/25).\n\nTickets & registration available now!
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/grape-stomp-festival-at-carlos-creek-winery/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family,Festival,Music,Outdoors,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Mini Yoga Retreat at the YMCA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Mini Yoga Retreat right here at the Alexandria Area YMCA. This is your chance to press pause on the demands of daily life and rediscover your inner peace. \nAre you constantly pouring from an empty cup? When you’re juggling a career\, managing a household\, and trying to keep up with life’s endless demands\, it’s easy to feel drained and that there’s no time left for you. \nWe see you\, and we’ve created a morning dedicated entirely to refilling your cup. \n 
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/mini-yoga-retreat-at-the-ymca/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area YMCA\, 110 Karl Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308
CATEGORIES:Family,Sports
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Support local growers and savor the flavors of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market\, located at Big Ole Park at Broadway & Second Avenue— right next to Big Ole. \nThe market offers a full lineup of fresh\, locally grown produce\, meats\, flowers\, and baked goods. Find a wide selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables including: \n🫛 Beans\, beets\, broccoli\, cabbage\, carrots\, cucumbers\n🌿 Fresh herbs\, lettuce\, onions\, peas\, peppers\, potatoes\n🍓 Pumpkins\, raspberries\, squash\, strawberries\, sweet corn\, tomatoes\n🌸 Beautiful cut flowers\n🥩 Local meats: elk\, lamb\, beef\, pork\n🥖 Homemade baked goods \nWhether you’re shopping for fresh ingredients or simply enjoying the community vibe\, the Alexandria Farmers Market is a must-visit. \nMarket Hours \n🛒 Saturdays | 9 a.m. – Noon | May 13 – October 28\n🛒 Tuesdays | 9 a.m. – Noon | June 27 – October 31\n🛒 Thursdays | 3 – 6 p.m. | June 22 – October 26
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/farmers-market-2/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Big Ole Central Park\, 200 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Hour at Cherry Street Books
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for Story Hour! \nJoin Cherry Street Books from 10:00am-11:00am every Saturday! Books from a new author will be featured author every week! \nSeptember 6th: James Dean\nSeptember 13th: Nancy Carlson\nSeptember 20th: The Berenstains\nSeptember 27th: Victoria Kahn\nOctober 4th: Dr. Seuss\nOctober 11th: Alan Baker\nOctober 18: —\nOctober 25th: Aaron Reynolds
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/saturday-story-hour-at-cherry-street-books/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Brunch at Copper Trail Brewing / 205 Grill
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brunch at 205 Grill from 10am-1pm every Friday-Sunday!\n\nCopper Trail is serving up breakfast burritos and choice of 2 or 3 apple fritter french toast! They now have mimosa flights that come with a bottle of Champagne with juices and berries to enjoy with friends or family!\n\nCocktails include Bloody Marys\, Marina Caesars\, Espresso Martinis\, and Mimosas!\nNA options include a virgin bloody mary and medium roast cold brew on tap!\nFull food and drinks menus are also available at 10am!
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/brunch-at-copper-trail-brewing-205-grill/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Copper Trail Brewing Co.\, 205 Broadway Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Carlos Creek Winery
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria\, MN for live music from 2-5 PM inside the CCW tasting room.\n\n\n\nView the music schedule HERE.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/live-music-at-carlos-creek-winery/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family,Music
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SUMMARY:Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the taproom Saturday from 5:30-8:30 PM in Alexandria\, MN. \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to view the music schedule.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/live-music-at-22-northmen-brewing-2/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:22 Northmen Brewing Company\, 6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Music
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