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🍦 Family Fun, Live Music & Local Food You Don't Want to Miss

🍦 Family Fun, Live Music & Local Food You Don't Want to Miss

From a Hastings burger earning Star Tribune praise to music fests, sports, and local events—here’s what’s happening around town this week.

Brady Greenbush
May 19, 2025

Good morning, Hastings!

In today’s Scoop:

Hastings in the Star Tribune
Music festival
Sports festival

Let’s get into it.

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— Brady Greenbush

🍔 Hastings Public House Burger Gets Star Tribune Love

The Star Tribune named the Loaded Tot Burger at Hastings Public House one of the best things their food critic ate a week ago. It’s loaded with cheddar, bacon, smoky tomato drizzle, and their crispy “tater topper.”

See the Hastings Public House Lands Star Tribune Shoutout.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Wednesday - May 21st

🛍️ Annual Garage Sale at The Well: It’s back! The Well in Rosemount is hosting its annual garage sale May 21–23 with great finds, great prices, and a great cause.

Friday - May 23rd

🎶 Farmington Family Music Fest: Grab your lawn chairs and head to Bethel’s Rock Church from 5–8pm for a fun-filled evening of live music, food trucks, and family entertainment. Admission is free—just bring the good vibes!

Saturday - May 24th

🍻 Brews and Browse at Spiral Brewery: From 1 pm to 6pm, shop, sip, and stay awhile! Spiral Brewery is hosting a vibrant market-style event featuring local vendors, live music, clothing, a local author book signing, and of course—fantastic beer. Bonus: Spiral Brewery is dog friendly, so your four-legged friends are welcome too! No tickets needed—just drop in and enjoy.

⚾️ Hastings Hawks vs. Red Wing Aces: Come see our Hawks take on Red Wing Aces at Red Wing Athletic Field at 7:30 pm.

🎨 Lakeside Paint Night at Muddy Waters Studio: Create summer vibes on canvas at this family-friendly paint night from 5–7:30pm. Ages 8+ are welcome to join the fun as an instructor guides you step-by-step through a glowing lakeside scene. All supplies included. Reserve your spot.

🏐 Hmong Sports Fest & Street Fair at Kingston Park: Get ready for two days of fun, food, and fierce competition at the 5th Annual Hmong Sports Fest, happening May 24–25 at Kingston Park in Cottage Grove! From volleyball and cornhole to youth soccer and fitness challenges, there's something for everyone.

Sunday - May 25th

🎉 Kids Day 2025 at Froth & Cork: From 10am–1pm, this outdoor event (weather permitting) is packed with excitement: face painting, a Beep-Beeps car course, balloon artist, bubble station, live music, police & fire truck visits, free books from The Book Buggie, and cool treats from the Snow Kone Factory. No tickets required.