Franconia Inaugural Octoberfest

Our inaugural Octoberfest is a unique opportunity for visitors to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and breweries, all within the unique setting of Franconia’s 43-acre outdoor museum. Attendees can visit different stations located throughout the park to taste local beers and sausages (francs), and even purchase handmade ceramics created by renowned St. Croix River Valley artists to drink from (steins). There will be a wide variety of family-friendly—and dog-friendly—art activities throughout the day! Free event, parking $5
 

Select food and beverages will be available for purchase directly from vendors at locations throughout the park. Full list of vendors to be announced shortly.

Schedule of events includes:

• Free hourly guided tours of Franconia Sculpture Park at 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm
• 3pm-5pm Family-friendly art-making activities, including: pumpkin carving; face painting; spooky spin art; and Halloween button-making
• 5pm-5:30pm Costume Contest (sign-ups start at 3pm day of event)
• 5:30pm-6:30pm Music performance by DyVersaCo, Minnesota’s most beloved polka band
• 6pm-9pm Blacklight Scavenger Hunt throughout park
• 6:30pm-8pm Outdoor Film Screening of Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie (2012)
• 8pm-9pm Music Performance by Minneapolis-based post-punk/darkwave band Wax Lead
• 9pm-10pm Bonfire, Ritual Burning, Hot Apple Cider and ‘Smores at Franconia Picnic Area

PLUS! DOGTOBERFEST, Sponsored by Ruff Start Rescue

• 3pm-5pm Dog Painting
• 4pm-5pm Dog Costume Contest with prizes (sign-ups start at 3pm day of event)