Volunteers are needed to help at Feeding Our Communities Partners’ annual Beer, Brats & Bourbon fundraiser June 20.
United Prairie Bank is the sponsor for the event at FOCP’s warehouse, 2120 W. Howard Drive, North Mankato.
All proceeds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s BackPack program to provide food-insecure students in grades K-12 with well-balanced meals during times when their schools are not in session.
Tickets cost $65 and include entrance into the event, a free pint glass and pint of beer, select bourbon tastings and grilled fare meal from Pub 500. The event also has a silent auction, classic games and live music by Tres Osos and The Whiskies. Attendees may sample craft beers and bourbon.
To sign up to volunteer for various duties at the event and to order tickets, go to: www.feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/bbb.
Museum ag event set Saturday
Agricultural awareness will be promoted during Ag Education Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, 244 Lamm St.
Admission fees will be waived during the event designed to provide opportunities for children and caregivers to explore the world of agriculture.
Event features include several semi-trucks, tractors, drones and a state-of-the-art combine simulator. Children will have opportunities to crawl through large drainage tile systems, jump into the corn and soybean pits, participate in a “truck wash” and plant seeds.
Ag Education Day is the collaborative effort of more than 30 community partners and industry experts. Central Farm Service-Central Advantage GS is the presenting sponsor.
For more information, go to: cmsouthernmn.org.
Farmers’ Market seeks vendors
Vendors spots are available for the North Mankato Farmers’ Market 2024 season, slated June 3 through Oct. 14.
The outdoor market will be open 3-6 p.m. Mondays at 1920 Lee Blvd., on the campus of South Central College.
There is no booth fee for vendors who use the location as a place to sell locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked and canned goods, handmade products and other items.
For more information about the market, go to: facebook.com/northmankatofarmersmarket.
This year vendors have a new option for signing up for space at the market. Online registrations are now being accepted through the city of North Mankato’s Amilia registration site. For assistance with the registration process, call 625-4140.