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SUMMARY:15th Annual Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 15th Annual Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K!\nThe Awake the Grapes 5K course will wind runners around the beautiful Carlos Creek Winery property and through the onsite vineyards. \nThe Awake the Grapes 10K course will lead runners on a picturesque race through the Carlos Creek Winery vineyards\, out to County Road 34\, along the east side of Lake Ida\, east on County Road 61 to County Road 34 and back to Carlos Creek Winery. \nEach course will have paved\, gravel\, and cross-country terrain. \n  \nAfter all racers have crossed the finish line\, gather outside of the Carlos Creek Winery tasting room for the award ceremony. Medals will be presented to the top place in each age range for male and female runners participating in the 5K and 10K races. Overall top male and female awards will also be presented for the 5K and 10K races. \n  \nWALKERS ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER!!!\nNO PETS ALLOWED ON THE COURSES \nAfter all racers have crossed the finish line\, gather outside of the Carlos Creek Winery tasting room for the award ceremony. Medals will be presented to the top place in each age range for male and female runners participating in the 5K and 10K races. Overall top male and female awards will also be presented for the 5K and 10K races. \n  \n*Registrations made prior to midnight on May 3rd will receive an event t-shirt* \nAll registrations made after after May 3rd will receive a drink ticket. \nTo register\, follow the link and enter the promo code that will be provided on your voucher. \n  \nEvent Schedule:\nSun\, May 24\, 2026 8:00 AM – Registration Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:00 AM – 10k Run Starts \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:00 AM – Jack’s Public House Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:00 AM – Sizzle Food Truck Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:15 AM – 5k Run Starts \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 9:30 AM – Live Music Begins \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:00 AM – Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:00 AM – 22 Northmen Brewing Co Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:00 AM – Stoke Pizza Kitchen Opens \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 10:45 AM – Awards (after all racers have crossed the finish line) \nSun\, May 24\, 2026 11:00 AM – Sizzle Food Truck Closes \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/15th-annual-awake-the-grapes-5k-and-10k/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Sports
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents the Summer Concert Series on the Courthouse Lawn in Alexandria Minnesota.\n  \nThese weekly musical concerts run from late May through August. Red Willow Arts Coalition is proud to promote and support the Arts in Central Minnesota! \nThe courthouse lawn concerts have become one of the areas most popular social gatherings. \nEvery Thursday evening\, friends and families gather on the lawn to picnic and listen to live music. The concerts are free to the public and supported by sponsorships from local businesses. \nA wide variety of musical styles are sure to provide an entertaining family friendly evening. Concerts begin at 7:00pm\, and conclude by 8:30\, with a short break for announcements and to collect free will donations. \nPopcorn and water are available for sale by local youth groups. \nThe Douglas County Courthouse property is smoke and alcohol free. Come and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening with friends and neighbors! \nRain Policy\nIn case of rain or bad weather\, these concerts will be re-located to the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center. \nCancellations will be announced to the area radio stations by 2:00pm. We will notify KXRA and KIKV radio stations. We’ll also post on Facebook and here on our website if a concert is cancelled. \n 
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/summer-concert-series-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Douglas County Courthouse Lawn\, 305 8th Ave W\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Music,Nightlife,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Summer Season Opener at Country Blossom Farm
DESCRIPTION:Starting on May 30th\, we will be open on Saturdays during the Summer! The hours will be as follows:\nStore Hours- 10am-7pm\nBakery Hours- 10am-5pm\nOutdoor Cider Bar- 11am-7pm\nHappy Hour- 12pm-3pm $1 off 16oz CBF Hard Cider \nCheck out our events page on our website for Friday & Saturday events this Summer! \n*We will offer some weekday open hours during berry season. The berries will let us know when they are ready\, so please follow for updates. Please note\, Outdoor Activities are NOT open until our Fall Season* \nFor all updates please call our store or check our Facebook/Instagram pages.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/summer-season-opener-at-country-blossom-farm/
LOCATION:Country Blossom Farm\, 1951 Englund Rd SW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Outdoors,Shopping
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