The Weekender – From Concerts to Bike Rides – What’s happening in Central Minnesota!

Join us for our 4th annual World War II Living History Experience!

On July 8th and 9th, the grounds of the museum will be filled with authentic World War II military vehicles, live reenactors, weapons demonstrations, and more!

We will also have activities for the whole family,  including trivia, scavenger hunts, and art projects, along with a focus on the liberation of Europe in 1945.

You won’t want to miss it!

Outdoors, Gates open @ 5pm - John Michael Montgomery is an American country music singer. Montgomery began singing with his brother Eddie, who will also be playing at this fantastic show. Get your tickets early.

Each summer in Central Minnesota, more than 1,000 bicyclists wend their way through a rich green and rolling landscape, along quiet roads on Tour of Saints. Now, in its 40+ years, this celebration of bicycling draws riders from all around Minnesota and beyond to St. Joseph for Tour of Saints..."a heavenly little ride." This ride is a fundraiser for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, the state’s biggest bicycle education and advocacy nonprofit.
Enjoy 18, 35 or 50-mile route options : The tour starts and ends at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Check-in opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m. so that all riders are underway by 9 a.m. Three courses are designed to offer the most scenic and pleasant routes. Riders enjoy food and drink at rest stops on each course.
Helmets are required: Protect your melon! Safe cycling to all Tour of Saints riders!
Disclaimer: Tour of Saints is a fundraiser for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. All fees are non-refundable. Registration transfers are not available. This ride is a rain-or-shine event.
Apparel: 2023 Tour of Saints T-shirts will be available
Make a weekend of it!: Very affordable and convenient lodging is available right at St. Ben's!

Annual offroad triathlon, duathlon, and mountainbike race.