# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Steve Solkela
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: MDC is the place to be on Thursday, July 30th, because Steve Solkela (yes, that Steve Solkela) is this week’s featured Bands, Brews, & BBQ performer! ?

Oh, boy. Does Steve even need an introduction? We’re pretty sure that everyone on the Iron Range has at some point witnessed this “overpopulated” one-man band careening down the street on his unicycle while warbling comically outlandish lyrics about northern Minnesota life and plugging away at his accordion. Just come. Behold him. You’ll love it.

Admission is FREE—to the music venue, as well as the Museum, the Research Center, the Playground, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

The Evening’s Schedule:
??‍➡️ 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts
? 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens
? 5:30pm ~ Steve starts playing
? 7:30pm ~ Steve takes a bow
? 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up, we say goodbye (until next time!)

Come grab a pulled pork sandwich, tasty onion rings, and an ice-cold soda, and hang out with your friends while supporting a local musician! ?☀️
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chisholm/bands-brews-and-bbq-steve-solkela/200030257500647
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 190

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chisholm
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1005 Discovery Dr, Chisholm, MN, United States, Minnesota 55719
- **lat**: 47.47902
- **long**: -92.8945
- **full address**: 1005 Discovery Dr, Chisholm, MN, United States, Minnesota 55719

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Steve Solkela being held?
  - **A:** Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Steve Solkela takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1005 Discovery Dr, Chisholm, MN, United States, Minnesota 55719.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Steve Solkela?
  - **A:** Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Steve Solkela is organized by Minnesota Discovery Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Steve Solkela is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chisholm, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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