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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival returns with three days with amazing musicians\, winter warmth\, and soulful connection.\n\n\n\nBeat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival\n📍 Alexandria\, MN | February 6–8\, 2026\n  \n2 Venues: \nGathered Oaks (Friday & Saturday) + The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek (Sunday) \nThe 2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival returns with three days of live music\, winter warmth\, and soulful connection. Think: \n\nJazz\, blues\, gospel & soul\nCozy indoor rooms + outdoor fire pits\nOutdoor ice bar by Lake Charlie\nFood vendors\, drinks\, and spaces to linger\n\nThis isn’t a rush-through-your-weekend festival.\nIt’s winter\, done intentionally. \n🎶 Festival Schedule \nFriday | February 6 – Gathered Oaks\n5:00 Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Activated. Ice bar\, fire pits\, food and drinks available for purchase\n5:45 Seating | Music 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM \n6:30 Kevin Burt \n8:00 Danielle Nicole Acoustic Duo \nSaturday | February 7 – Gathered Oaks \n3:30 Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Activated. Ice bar\, fire pits\, food and drinks available for purchase\n3:45 Seating | Music 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM \n4:30 One Trick Pony \n6:30 Dinner available for purchase – Caterer TBA \n7:00 Michael Ward-Bergeman \n8:15 Southside Aces \nSunday | February 8 – The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek \n🎤 Gospel Roots Blues Brunch with Joyann Parker \nBuffet brunch featuring pastries\, egg bake\, muffins\, and fresh fruit\nBrunch seating: 10:30 AM\nGeneral seating: 11:00 AM\nMusic: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM Joyann Parker Duo \n✨ Back by popular demand\, Joyann Parker returns for her Gospel Roots Blues Brunch – an uplifting\, soulful close to the weekend. This year we’re adding a full brunch option at Carlos Creek Winery. \nTickets \n🔥 EARLY BIRD Full Weekend Pass** – $100 (Save 10% + premium seating closest to the stage) This is the best deal. Ends Friday\, Jan 9\, 2026 at noon. \n🎟 Full Weekend Pass – $100 (save 10%. Purchase by Jan 23.) \nDay Passes: \n\nFriday – $40 until Jan 23. $45 after Jan 23.\nSaturday – $45 until Jan 23. $50 after Jan 23.\nSunday – $25 until Jan 23. $30 after Jan 23.\nAdd on: Sunday Buffet Brunch – $21.65 (+tax and service fees)\n\n\n✨Join us for year two.✨\nMore music. More warmth. More reasons to embrace winter in Alexandria\, MN.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/2nd-annual-beat-the-winter-blues-jazz-fest/
LOCATION:Gathered Oaks\, 4550 County Hwy 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Music,Nightlife,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Event at Lake Carlos State Park
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight and moonlight.\nWalk the trail where you will be guided by the full moon\, candles and lanterns. Then come warm up by the wood stove or enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Lakeview warming shelter. \nThere is no cost for this event\, but a Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/year). Get your vehicle permit in advance. Visit mndnr.gov/reservations\, log in (or create an account)\, click on “entry permit\,” select a duration of “one-day” ($7) or “year-round” ($35)\, and continue as directed. You’ll receive an email with a permit that can be printed and displayed in your vehicle during your visit. \nIf you are interested in volunteering with set-up\, lighting or take-down of candles please call the park as well (320)993-3750. \n***IMPORTANT*** This event will take place regardless of snow conditions\, but the event may be canceled or changed at the last minute\, due to poor weather or wind conditions on the day of the event. Please check the Lake Carlos web page or call the park for more information.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/candlelight-event-at-lake-carlos-state-park/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Lake Carlos State Park\, 2601 County Road 38 Northeast\, Carlos\, Minnesota\, 56319
CATEGORIES:Family,Nightlife,Outdoors
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