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SUMMARY:Alexandria Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh\, Local\, Seasonal\n  \nExperience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market\, where local growers and makers bring fresh\, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park\, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce\, locally raised meats\, and handcrafted goods. \nShop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables\, including beans\, beets\, broccoli\, cabbage\, carrots\, cucumbers\, fresh herbs\, lettuce\, onions\, peas\, peppers\, potatoes\, pumpkins\, raspberries\, squash\, strawberries\, sweet corn\, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers\, along with locally sourced elk\, lamb\, beef\, pork\, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. \nWhether you’re stocking up for the week\, planning a lakeside meal\, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors\, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant\, community-centered shopping experience. \nLocation: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave)\, just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria \nMarket Hours: \n\nMid-May through October: Saturdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLate June through October: Tuesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMid-June through October: Thursdays\, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nCome early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/alexandria-farmers-market/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Big Ole Central Park\, 200 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Story Hour at Cherry Street Books | Alexandria\, MN\nJoin Cherry Street Books in Alexandria\, Minnesota for Saturday Story Hour\, a fun and engaging children’s event for families in the lakes area. Kids will enjoy interactive storytime featuring reading\, dancing\, singing\, and creative activities designed to inspire imagination and a love of books. \nPerfect for families with young children\, Saturday Story Hour offers a welcoming indoor activity and a great way to spend your weekend in Alexandria.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/saturday-story-hour/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Books\, 503 Broadway\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Ease into the weekend with Saturday Afternoon Live Music at Carlos Creek\, inside the Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room.\n  \nFeaturing incredible local and regional musicians\, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of great wine\, delicious food\, and good company. \nPair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas\, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Looking for something beyond wine? Carlos Creek Winery also offers handcrafted cocktails and mocktails\, cider\, and locally made non-alcoholic sips like French Lemonade and Nitro Cold Brew Coffee. \nGrab a drink\, order a pizza\, and enjoy a perfect Saturday afternoon at Carlos Creek!
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/saturday-afternoon-live-music/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,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-2/2026-05-16/
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:Bull-a-Rama
DESCRIPTION:BULLARAMA 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience two nights of bull riding action at the PrimeWest Health RCC in Alexandria. Presented by the Alexandria Fire Department Relief Association\, this family-friendly weekend features top riders\, concessions and entertainment for all ages. \nFriday\, May 15Doors open at 5 p.m. • Main event at 7 p.m.Friday Family Day: Kids 10 and under free \nSaturday\, May 16Doors open at 4 p.m. • Main event at 6 p.m.Kids 5 and under free \nTickets are available online and at Elden’s Fresh Foods in Alexandria.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/bull-a-rama/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:PrimeWest Health RCC\, 802 3rd Ave W\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Sports
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SUMMARY:Soul’s Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:“Soul’s Inspiration” is a vibrant celebration of passion\, resilience\, and the power of music to uplift the spirit. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide\, a dazzling burst of energy and optimism.\n  \nLesley Donahue brings tenderness and depth to Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs\, offering a moment of serene introspection. Next the orchestra will premiere a composition by the internationally renowned Minnesota composer\, Jocelyn Hagen. The Runestone Chorale ignites the stage with the fiery rhythms of Verdi’s Anvil Chorus\, followed by the stirring Prelude to La Traviata\, evoking themes of love and sacrifice. Soprano Randa Melhem captivates with her sultry interpretation of Bizet’s Habanera\, infusing the evening with sensual charm. The concert concludes in grand style with Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida\, featuring the full power of the Runestone Chorale. Soul’s Inspiration is a thrilling journey through operatic and orchestral masterpieces that stir the heart and soul\, leaving audiences moved\, inspired\, and uplifted. \nLeonard Bernstein…………………..Overture to Candide \nJules Massenet……………………….Meditation on “Thais” \nLesley Donahue\, violin \nJocelyn Hagen…………………………(Untitled) \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Anvil Chorus from “Il Trovatore” \nRunestone Chorale \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Prelude to “La Traviata” \nGeorges Bizet………………………….Habanera from “Carmen” \nRanda Melhem\, soprano \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Triumphal March from “Aida” \nRunestone Chorale \nEric Whitacre……………………………Equus \nGet Tickets HERE.
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LOCATION:Performing Arts Center :: AAHS\, 4300 Pioneer Rd SE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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