# Contests Events | List Of All Upcoming Contests Events In Mankato

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contests events in Mankato, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Mankato.
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Explore all upcoming contests events in Mankato, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Mankato.

## Events in Mankato

- **Event Name**: Bethany Fall Festival - A Homecoming Weekend
  - **Description**: Please join us September 25 – 27, 2026 for the annual Bethany Fall Festival: A Homecoming Weekend. This event includes activities for all ages and alumni reunions. All alumni and friends are invited to be part of the weekend. Enjoy athletic contests, live
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/bethany-fall-festival-a-homecoming-weekend/200030503277825
  - **Venue**: Bethany Lutheran College
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Crafts
- **Event Name**: Great Northern Viking Festival 2027
  - **Description**: ⚔️ SAVE THE DATE: GREAT NORTHERN VIKING FESTIVAL 2027 ⚔️

📅 June 12–13, 2027
📍 McGowan Farm | Mankato, Minnesota

🔥 Did you miss the gathering this year? Do not miss it next year!

It’s not just a festival… it’s a feeling.

The Vikings return to Mankato f
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 12 2027 at 10:30 am – Sun Jun 13 2027 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/great-northern-viking-festival-2027/200030400250720
  - **Venue**: Great Northern Viking Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, contests, entertainment, performances, music, trips-adventures, camping

## Trending Events in Mankato

- **Event Name**: Kato Jam - DaBaby and Friends at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
  - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
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- **Event Name**: MSU Homecoming 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome Home, Mavericks! 

Join us for a weekend filled with purple and gold, campus traditions, and opportunities to reconnect with fellow alumni and the current MSU community. 

Thursday Oct. 1 
An Evening with Patty Wetterling '71 | Ostrander Auditoriu
  - **Venue**: 1536 Warren St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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- **Event Name**: Jo Dee Messina at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
  - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f7e6f120-b5ed-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1790016916
- **Event Name**: Kato Bike Fall Fest Sunday Tour 2026
  - **Description**: The fall fun in Mankato extends to a full weekend!About this EventJoin us and discover some of Minnesota’s most delightful autumn bicycling. The Kato Bike Fall Fest celebrates the best of Southern Minnesota's vibrant bicy
  - **Venue**: Mount Kato Ski Area
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- **Event Name**: Little Big Town Tickets
  - **Description**: An evening with Little Big Town is a celebration of extraordinary harmonies and timeless country music. Their captivating vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and polished stage presence create an atmosphere where every song feels personal and every chorus brings th
  - **Venue**: State Theater
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- **Event Name**: Bethany Fall Festival - A Homecoming Weekend
  - **Description**: Please join us September 25 – 27, 2026 for the annual Bethany Fall Festival: A Homecoming Weekend. This event includes activities for all ages and alumni reunions. All alumni and friends are invited to be part of the weekend. Enjoy athletic contests, live
  - **Venue**: Bethany Lutheran College
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a272e50896fdfbd3aa4078ac6acdddef88ec213aca86ab8510cf11af39ad3062-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787093078
- **Event Name**: Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Huskies
  - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/304ebb50-b649-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790056090
- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Second Chance Prom
  - **Description**: The ✨2nd Annual Second Chance Prom✨ is officially happening — and this year, we’re turning the whimsy ALL the way up.

Last year was unforgettable… so naturally, we had to make this year even bigger, weirder, and more magical.

🐇 This year’s theme: DOWN T
  - **Venue**: Sky One Eleven
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/55bb55af846fb2316039b80c2da6cd1d51c0e21dfe9c42c7d91ca578eadf085f-rimg-w851-h315-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1787442504
- **Event Name**: An Evening with Patty Wetterling '71: A Conversation on Hope and Resilience
  - **Description**: Join us for a fireside chat with Minnesota State Mankato alumna Patty Wetterling '71 on campus. October 1, 2026.

On Oct. 22, 1989, Patty Wetterling's 11-year-old son, Jacob, was abducted near their home in St. Joseph, Minnesota. For nearly three decades,
  - **Venue**: Ostrander Auditorium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Bethany Fall Festival - A Homecoming Weekend (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Bethany Lutheran College), Great Northern Viking Festival 2027 (Sat Jun 12 2027 at 10:30 am at Great Northern Viking Festival).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato in September 2026?
  - **A:** Bethany Fall Festival - A Homecoming Weekend (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Bethany Lutheran College).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Mankato?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Mankato on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Mankato include Bethany Lutheran College, Great Northern Viking Festival.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Mankato include Bethany Lutheran College, Great Northern Viking Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Mankato.

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