Event Marketing
Get out and meet your customers in real life. We host events year-round that give businesses like yours the opportunity to make sales and connections.

Let’s Go Again
(and Again)
Some of our events are so popular that we’ve got them on repeat.

Craft Beer Tours
One of our most popular events, Craft Beer Tours brings together thousands of people across Minnesota and beyond. We typically host these parties throughout the year, giving you plenty of opportunities to make a splash.

Wine Knot
Centered on sampling wines, this event brings together people who appreciate the finer things in life – like dazzling jewelry, designer shoes, and shopping!

Kids and Parents Expo
The mission of the Kids and Parents Expo is to bring families and the community together. Kids love the Kids and Parents Expo because it's fun, and parents love it because it connects them with relevant educational, shopping, and service opportunities and businesses in our community.

Celebrate Aging
Formerly known as Expo for Seniors, this educational community event is geared towards adults 55+ and is designed to help attendees navigate the maze of products, services, and resources available in Central Minnesota. The Celebrate Aging Expo allows vendors to showcase their products and services in health care, housing, finance, fitness, travel, safety, recreation, and more.
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First Steps Baby Expo
The St. Cloud First Steps Baby Expo is Central Minnesota’s premier event, showcasing products and services for new, expectant and young families. The team behind the First Steps Baby Expo aims to bring together a diverse selection of exhibitors directed at growing families, maternity, infant and toddler markets. Our events are filled with family-fun activities, entertainment and educational opportunities for all to enjoy. We look forward to meeting you at our upcoming show and congratulate you on your growing family!
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Mom Son Super Hero Party
You bonded the moment you held them in your arms, and then, they started to crawl, walk...and run! Children need and crave together time with their parents at all ages but finding fun (action packed) activities and spaces to connect in can be a challenge as a hustling, bustling family. That's what we had in mind when creating the Mom Son Super Hero Party! A "date" for you and your boys to reconnect, laugh, play, and make memories - Super Hero style!
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Daddy Daughter Date Night
A semi-formal, magical evening to foster the bond between a father and his daughter! A strong father presence in the lives of your daughters leads to confidence and a sense of self for your little girl to carry forward for a lifetime. We understand that finding the time to set aside, to connect, can be a challenge in today’s demanding world, that’s why Daddy Daughter Date Night is planning an evening to remember for you. A “date” for dads and daughters to dress up together, reconnect, laugh, dance and make memories!
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Candy Cane & Cocoa Party
Make the most of all the season has to offer and join us at the Candy Cane & Cocoa Party! This event is sure to warm your heart with chocolatey cocoa and holiday treats abundant while you and your child share in a holiday make it and take it craft, write a letter to Santa and enjoy a book reading with Mrs. Clause and more! The holidays are full of hustle and bustle – take pause to enjoy the magic of the season at the Candy Cane and Cocoa Party!
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Home & Garden Show
Join us for the Home and Garden Show, where you can discover the latest in home improvement and landscaping. Explore a wide range of exhibits featuring innovative gardening tools, stunning plant varieties, and cutting-edge home technology. This event is a treasure trove for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike, offering inspiration to create your own oasis.
Dive into workshops, demonstrations, and interactive displays designed to ignite your creativity and help you transform your living space. Whether you're looking to revamp your interior or cultivate a lush garden, the Home and Garden Show is the perfect place to start!
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Euphoric Ink & Art Show
Euphoric
adjective
characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
We want everyone to experience the intense excitement and happiness that surrounds cultural art! This three day show will feature art in all forms, body piercing, live music, and of course permanent body art. Whether you're all inked up, or don't have any tattoos at all, the Euphoric Ink and Art Show is for you!
Upcoming Events
See an event that aligns with your brand? Reach out about reserving a booth or sponsorship opportunity.
October
Detroit Lakes Kids and Parents Expo
October 11th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Detroit Lakes High School
Detroit Lakes Events
Get into Autumn with this fall inspired event. The Detroit Lakes Kids and Parents Expo is full of safe, fun, indoor Fall fun for families to enjoy, plus with early Trick or Treating.
Other fun activities include a spooky experiment station, balloon twisting, craft areas, and a Fall “make and take” craft.
Tickets are just $5.00 for adults and children ages 12 and under are FREE!
October
St. Cloud Kids and Parents Expo
October 25th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
St. Cloud Events
The mission of the Kids & Parents Expo is to provide parents with information on businesses and products in our community that will be resourceful for their growing children and family.
October
Winona Kids and Parents Expo
October 25th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Winona High School
Winona Events
It's so nice to get more than one nights use out of those Halloween costumes - Right, parents?! The Winona Kids and Parents Expo is full of safe, fun, indoor Halloween fun for families to enjoy including trick-or-treating.
Other fun activities include a spooky experiment station, balloon twisting, bounce houses, crazy hair, and a Halloween "make and take" craft.
November
Grand Forks Celebrate Aging
November 14th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Alerus Center
Grand Forks Events
December
St. Cloud Candy Cane & Cocoa Party
December 6th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Holiday Inn & Suites
St. Cloud Events
Make the most of all the season has to offer and join us at the Candy Cane & Cocoa Party! This event is sure to warm your heart with chocolatey cocoa and holiday treats abundant while you and your child share in a holiday make it and take it craft, write a letter to Santa and enjoy a book reading with Mrs. Clause and more! The holidays are full of hustle and bustle – take pause to enjoy the magic of the season at the Candy Cane and Cocoa Party!
December
Fergus Falls Candy Cane & Cocoa Party
December 13th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fergus Falls YMCA
Fergus Falls Events
Feeling Grinchy? We've got the fix!
It's the most wonderful time of the year and we're excited have the Fergus Falls Kids and Parents Expo a part of it!
December
Alexandria Kids and Parents Expo
December 13th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Woodland Elementary School
Alexandria Events
It's the most wonderful time of the year and we're excited have the Alexandria Kids and Parents Expo a part of it!
“We're grateful for the partnership we share and the role your team plays in our success. Your dedication to quality and service makes a meaningful difference in everything we do.”
— Emily Kern, Director of Sales & Operations
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