Food & Drink

Since 1975 the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to honoring James J. Hill, Minnesota historic figure and once owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, builder of the present train depot in 1906, contributed significantly to transform Wayzata into the beautiful tourist location and friendly community we know today. James J. Hill Days is Lake Minnetonka’s favorite community tradition, as highlighted by its recent “Best Of” Lake Minnetonka award. Read more about James J. Hill Days

Excelsior Apple Days is a coveted lakeside festival celebrating community, art, locally produced food and a good old-fashioned street dance. Since 1935, beloved fans of Apple Days have been enjoying a day full of events - craft booths, the Happy Apple Kids Corner, food vendors, history tour, Apple Pie contests, live entertainment - from local groups to well-known bands on the big stage, and the popular beer and wine garden located in the middle of it all.

Together, they create an amazing weekend filled with food, fun and community. Read more about Excelsior Apple Days

Something tasty is heading to your hometown! America’s favorite cooking show is now on tour with MasterChef Junior Live! This high-energy, interactive, stage production brings the culinary hit TV show, MasterChef Junior, directly to fans and foodies alike… live on stage. Watch Season 8’s winner, finalist and fan favorites as they take to the stage in head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy) challenges with an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. Read more about MasterChef Junior Live!

The ICA Summer Sizzle will feature heavy appetizers from local restaurants, beer and wine from local breweries and wine shops, a silent auction, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the food shelf and learn more about the positive impact ICA makes in our communit Read more about ICA Summer Sizzle Fundraising Event

Grusse Freunde! Read more about Delano Oktoberfest

Come eat Papa Q’s BBQ, drink Boom Island beer and play bingo all for charity! Plus, we are having a meat raffle. Read more about Reach for Resources Meat Raffle & Bingo

Featuring the Twin Cities’ top mixologists and local and national distilleries, the ninth annual Fine Spirits Classic is an interactive, exciting taste of the Cities’ best sips. Ages 21 and up. Minneapolis Grain Exchange, 400 S. Fourth St. Suite 401, Mpls.; finespiritsclassic.com Read more about Fine Spirits Classic

This virtual culinary course offers up easy, delicious summer recipes that are perfect for nibbling on at barbecues or get-togethers. Recipes include marinated meat and veggie skewers, grilled fruit skewers for dessert and a variety of dips, featuring homemade hummus and a sweet, yogurt dipping sauce. Register online. Ages 18 and up. $30. 952.401.6800; minnetonkacommunityed.org Read more about Sizzling Summer Skewers & Dips