by doitinnorth | May 25, 2025 | eat/drink, evergreen
Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience!
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Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Twin Cities PBS, is the official kickoff to summer. Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and more on this fun-filled weekend at CHS Field – Home of the St. Paul Saints.
Close your eyes and picture the perfect summer setting: sunshine on your face, a cool drink in your hand, and the sizzling sound of the grill, searing mouthwatering creations. Welcome to the 13th Annual GrillFest – with a lineup of food & experiences, to get the Minnesota summer party started!
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2025 Highlights
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Create and sip the perfect signature summer cocktail with Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Taste your way through the Burger Battle, presented by COUNTRY Financial, then vote to crown the 2025 champion.
The Der Viener Schlinger is back, and better than ever! Ambassador, the Official Hot Dog of GrillFest, has made some modifications, and now YOU will be able to try launching it, for chances to win fun prizes and bragging rights!
Try a selection of summer varietals from J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Bring your GrillFest program to vendor booths throughout the event and collect stamps to be entered to win a one-of-a-kind prize package from Flying Dutchman Spirits.
Peep at some sweet new rides from our Official Vehicle Partner, Jeff Belzer KIA. Also stop by their booth for ice cold root beer, always a crowd favorite
Grab your friends and head to the Prairie Organic Spirits Game Zone. No better way to enjoy the day than some friendly competition in the grass.
Take part in the daily raffle drawings, for a chance to win fun prizes! Tickets are $5 each, and 100% of the proceeds benefit the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Try samples and vote for your favorites in the Bloody Mary Battle, Margarita Mania Battle, and the new BBQ Battle.
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Event
Minnesota Monthly’s Grillfest
Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tickets
by doitinnorth | Nov 19, 2023 | people/passions
GLOW Holiday
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GLOW is returning this 2023 winter season to CHS Field in Downtown St. Paul.
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The holiday lights festival is back and better than ever! The 2023 attractions include interactive bike-powered tree lights, mazes, a giant slide, zip lines, “Glitter Critters,” a “Penguin Playground,” and more. Make sure to bring your camera to the family-friendly event, as dazzling photo opps are around every corner.
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by doitinnorth | May 28, 2023 | eat/drink
11th Annual Grillfest Weekend
Close your eyes and picture the perfect summer setting: the warm rays of the sun gently warming your face, a cool drink in your hand, the sizzling sounds of the grill, and searing mouth-watering creations. Welcome to the 11th annual GrillFest— a weekend celebrating the very best parts of the summer season benefiting the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital!
Test out the best grills, gather recipes, and learn how to barbecue like a pro while sampling the best burgers, beer, sweet treats, seltzers, Bloody Marys, margaritas, summer wines, and more. Play outdoor games, find Minnesota-made art and gifts, listen to music, and enjoy perfect weather. The best part? It’s all included with the purchase of your ticket.
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The Grillfest Experience
And really, who doesn’t love a good party?
- Watch in awe as Traeger’s award-winning grills are put to use and grilling delicious foods to sample
- Discover the latest grills and patio entertainment accessories on the market from Gertens
- Enjoy music from a local DJ on the Monaco sundeck and taste the latest canned cocktails
- Enter the 99 Bottles of Beers on the Wall Raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 with all proceeds benefiting the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
- Who holds the recipe for a perfect margarita? Sip a collection of refreshing margaritas and cast your vote in the new Margarita Mania Battle hosted by Milagro Tequila
- Visit the Kowalski’s Joy of Good Food Truck
- Find your wings with the latest flavors from Red Bull
- Awards presentation for best beer, seltzer, spirits, and ready-to-drink beveragesTaste mouthwatering burgers from local restaurants in the annual Burger Battle, presented by Leinenkugel’s Beer
- Chicken out how Bell & Evans is revolutionizing the poultry food industry with their grilled samples
- Sip Bloody Mary samples and vote for your favorite at Smirnoff Vodka’s Bloody Mary Battle
- Play outdoor games—giant Jenga, bags, giant chess— with friends and family at the Patrón Game Zone while sipping the finest tequila
- Sip on seltzers and beers from Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer, On the Rocks, Goose Island, Kona Brewing Co., Lift Bridge Brewing Co., Loon Juice, Nutrl, Summit Brewery, War Pigs, and more
- Check out the hottest new vehicles from Jeff Belzer’s car dealership.
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Event
11th Annual Grillfest Weekend
Saturday, June 3rd
Sunday, June 4th
1:00 to 5:00 pm each day
Tickets
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Venue
CHS Field, Home of the St. Paul Saints
360 North Broadway Street
St. Paul, MN
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by doitinnorth | Dec 25, 2022 | shop/share
GLOW
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This year, get up close & personal with our newly expanded exhibits because GLOW Holiday has moved to CHS Field!
GLOW features over a million lights, sElfie Plaza, Enchanted Forest, Bright Bikes, Tremendous Tree, the GLOW Spectacular, and so much more!
Now through January 1st, 2023
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What to expect in our winter wonderland.
The elves have a lot up their sleeves this year with new exhibits and, of course, tons of lights to make your holiday shiny & bright. See what else we have in store for you! More…
Shopping
This year we’ve partnered with Becky Sturm, the MN Christmas Market co-owner, to create an all new shopping experience at GLOW! Peruse a variety of small & local holiday vendors that will fluctuate throughout the event to offer unique gifts – so you can check off all the names on your list. More…
by doitinnorth | Jun 20, 2021 | eat/drink
Get excited about the hottest grills, recipes, barbecue techniques, burgers, beer, and more that the
Twin Cities could ever pack into one weekend-long, all-inclusive event!
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Visit Saint Paul: Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods and sample wines and specialty beers. Test out the hottest grills, gather recipes, and learn how to barbecue like a pro. Every GrillFest features the latest grilling tips at the grilling stage and special pricing on grills and products that will make you the envy of your neighbors. Tickets to GrillFest include samples of food and beverage from all of our great vendors. A GrillFest ticket covers food, wine, and beer samplings at many of the booths and feature areas. GrillFest occurs rain or shine.
When: Saturday, June 26 2021
Time:1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission: $60
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THIS EVENT IS 21+. We cannot admit anyone without a valid ID. NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE EVENT.
Location: CHS Field
360 N. Broadway St. , Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
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