Ramble Jam returns next weekend

Upcoming events

Hot dog stand

Farmington Boy Scout Troop 116 will have a hot dog stand fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 at Von Hanson’s Meats, 7533 148th St. in Apple Valley.

Teen advisory group

The Dakota County Farmington Library’s teen advisory group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the library. The TAG recommends books and music, helps plan library programs and participates in community events and service projects. New members are welcome.

The library is located at 508 Third St.

Teen Library Day

Teens can drop in for a variety of activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11 as part of Teen Library Day at the Dakota County Farmington Library. There will be games, crafts, readings, discussions and more on the second Tuesday of every month.

The library is located at 508 Third St.

Back to school for homeschool families

Homeschool families can get a tour, go on a scavenger hunt and learn about the resources available at the library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 13.

The library is located at 508 Third St.

Storytime for all ages

There will be a stories and activities ideal for mixed-age audiences such as childcare groups from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Dakota County Farmington Library.

The library is located at 508 Third St.

Ramble Jam

Ramble Jam, Farmington Rotary’s annual country music festival, will return to the Dakota County Fairgrounds Sept. 14 and 15. This year’s performers include Whiskey Myers, Dustin Lynch, Randy Houser, Lost Highway, Rocket Club, Sunny Sweeney, Josh Thompson and Lee Brice. Camping is available on the fairgrounds. For more information or to buy tickets visit ramblejamcountry. com or facebook.com/ramblejam.

Stage combat workshop

Learn swordfighting, mock brawls, falls, combat safety and more with SteppingStone Theater from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Dakota County Farmington Library. The class is free but registration is required. To sign up call 651-438-0250 or visit dakotacounty.us/library.

The library is located at 508 Third St.

Sno Tigers Winter Blast

The Farmington Sno Tigers will hold their Winter Blast snowmobile show, swap meet and dealer expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. Representatives from Polaris, ski-doo and Arctic Cat will be on hand. There will be family fun events during the day and Texas hold ‘em, food and drawings at night for adults. For more information call Mark Tutewohl at 651-463-8053 or visit farmingtonsnotigers.com.

Steak fry

The Farmington VFW will hold a steak fry fundraiser to benefit the Support Our Troops Haunted House from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 15. The VFW is located at 421 Third St.

Fall festival

St. Michael’s Catholic Church will hold its annual fall festival Sept. 15 and 16 at the church. A pulled pork supper will start at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. There will also be Bingo, a campfire and hayrides. Sunday activities start at 11:30 a.m. with children’s games, Bingo, a bake sale, food, a silent auction and entertainment.

Wine tasting

Farmington Liquors will hold a wine tasting event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Rambling River Park Shelter, 17 Elm Street. The event will move to the downtown liquor store in the event of rain.

Holy Hoot

Farmington Lutheran Church will hold its fourth annual Holy Hoot Sept. 29. The event will feature a car and motorcycle show, a variety show and a performance by Gloryland Gospel Band. For more information visit farmingtonlutheran.com.

Wine tasting

Farmington Liquors will hold a wine tasting event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the banquet room at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak Street.

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