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SUMMARY:Sip\, Shop & Savor Day Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gather your favorite friends and hop aboard for a delightful Sip\, Shop\, & Savor Day Tour designed for the 21+ crowd! This day trip combines gourmet flavors\, artisan cheeses\, exquisite wines\, and unique boutique shopping\, promising a perfect blend of indulgence and camaraderie.\nIncluded in the price: \n\nRedhead Creamery (& Distillery): Farm tour\, cheese-making insights\, and a delicious brunch featuring Dutch baby pancakes\, crunch muffins\, and artisan cheese tasting.\nHopeful Hills Ranch Alpacas: See alpacas up close and browse alpaca fleece products.\nMN Olive Oil Company: Guided tasting of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars.\nWaska Village: Explore 11 themed shops with access to an espresso/coffee bar or beer/wine.\nRolling Forks Vineyards: Vineyard tour and wine tasting.\n\nDepart from Woodland Elementary School at 8:00 am and return by 6:00 PM.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/sip-shop-savor-day-tour/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Community Education":MAILTO:communityeducation@alexschools.org
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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-2/2025-10-18/
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/2025-10-18/
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/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Copper Trail Brewing Co.\, 205 Broadway Street\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Copper Trail Brewing Co.":MAILTO:marketing@coppertrailbrewing.com
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at 22 Northmen Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Oktoberfest at 22 Northmen Brewing Co.Saturday\, October 18\, 202511:00 AM – 7:00 PM6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN 56308Free Admission \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\, 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 cider and take it all in. \nWhat to expect:• Free brewery tours throughout the day (pre-registration recommended)• Stein holding contests & relay races (21+)• Sausage slinging contest (yes\, it’s exactly what it sounds like)• Pumpkin trebuchet demonstrations• Bonfires\, lawn games & plenty of places to gather• Food trucks\, fall drinks & our fan-favorite Oktoberfest lager \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://explorealex.com/event/oktoberfest-at-22-northmen/
LOCATION:22 Northmen Brewing Company\, 6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at 22 Northmen Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Oktoberfest\n\nSaturday\, October 18\, 202511:00 AM – 7:00 PMAlexandria\, MNFree Admission \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\n\n11:00AM-2:00PM jack’s pub || TBD\n11:00am-2:00pm wine patio || matt hagstrom\n2:00PM-5:00pm jack’s pub || Zach thomas\n2:00pm-5:00pm wine patio || the FederaLes\n\nCOMPETITIONS – SIGN UP @ ACTIVITY TENT\n\n12\,3\,5pm || Stein relay\n1pm & 4pm || Stein holding\n2pm || sausage swinging contest\n\nFOOD\n11am-6pm\n\ncolby’s world classic || classic faves\nDoug’s Kettle Korn || kettle corn\nnorth star donuts || donuts + coffee\npapa k’s bbq || yummy bBQ\nmi mexico || delish mexican food\n\n11AM-6:30PM\n\nstoke || wood-fired pizza\, pretzels\, cookies\nsizzle || local feathered acres farm beer brats\, hot dogs\, hamburgers\, beer cheese soup with fried pretzel breadsticks\n\nACTIVITIES\n\n12\, 1\, 2\, 3PM || pumpkin throwing\nAll Day || Bean Bag Toss\nAll Day || Bonfires + lawn games\n12:30\, 2 & 3:30 PM || free brewery tours\n12-6 PM || Axe throwing\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://explorealex.com/event/oktoberfest-at-22-northmen-brewing/
LOCATION:22 Northmen Brewing Company\, 6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family,Outdoors
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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/2025-10-18/
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-2/2025-10-18/
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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SUMMARY:Collin Raye Live at the AAHS Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Douglas County Sheriff’s office presents: Collin Raye Live! \nGet your tickets for Collin Raye live on October 18th at the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center. \nGeneral Admission | $35 | Purchase tickets here | Contact Neil: 320-760-2130 \nNo Refunds.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/collin-raye-live-at-the-aahs-performing-arts-center/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Center :: AAHS\, 4300 Pioneer Rd SE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Music,Nightlife
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