The Small Town Tourist Abbey Minke Graves

Alise Schostrom, co-founder and owner of Redhead Creamery, shares her farming journey and the story behind Curd Fest. Redhead Creamery is a dairy farm and farmstead cheese company located in central Minnesota. Elise and her family specialize in creating value-added products to compete in the market. They started with fresh cheese curds and cloth-bound cheddar, and have since expanded their product line to include Brie, garlic cheddar, whiskey-washed Munster, and more. They are also in the process of starting a distillery, where they will turn whey into spirits. Curd Fest is an annual event that showcases local food vendors, breweries, wineries, and live music. It is a celebration of dairy farming and the community.
Website: https://redheadcreamery.com/
Curd Fest Tickets: https://redheadcreamery.com/products/curd-fest-2024-presale-ticket

Takeaways
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Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmalltowntourist/

Tickets and festival details: https://vickiscampncountryjam.com/

Vicki's Camp n Country Jam is a newer country music festival happening in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The festival is known for its stacked lineup, including national acts like JoDee Messina, Sawyer Brown, Easton Corbin, and Cooper Allen, as well as regional acts. The festival aims to provide a smaller, more intimate experience compared to larger festivals, with a focus on great sightlines and shorter lines for food and amenities. In addition to the music, the festival offers a variety of fun activities throughout the campgrounds, creating a sense of community and giving attendees the opportunity to make new friends. The festival has been growing in popularity, with ticket sales increasing each year. Vicki's Camp n Country Jam also shows appreciation for military vets, first responders, EMTs, farmers, and truckers with special discount days. Volunteers play a crucial role in the festival's success and receive perks such as free concert tickets and meals!

Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmalltowntourist/

Embarking on a culinary journey can truly elevate your daily routine and travel adventures – from the delectable food and drinks to the ambiance of the venue. That’s why Visit Greater St. Cloud is thrilled to announce this year’s St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week. It’s a dedicated week to explore menu items at some of Greater St. Cloud’s delightful eateries. Each day will showcase a different category, featuring multiple restaurants.
Restaurant Week Details: https://www.visitstcloud.com/event/st-cloud-restaurant-week/2024-05-13/

Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmalltowntourist/

Wayne, the owner of Lake Wobegon Outfitters, shares his story and the services they offer, including e-bike rentals and inflatable paddle boards. He explains how electric bikes work and the benefits of using them on the Lake Wobegon Trail. Wayne also discusses the rental process and future plans to become a retail dealer for e-bikes. The conversation covers topics such as safety waivers, reservations, and recommendations for exploring the area. Overall, the episode highlights the unique outdoor experiences Lake Wobegon Outfitters provides in central Minnesota.
Book your rental outing with Lake Wobegon Outfitters: https://lakewobegonoutfitters.com/

Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmalltowntourist/

This episode is awfully squirrely. My best friends and all our spouses recently went on a trip to Galveston, Texas for Spring Break. A group trip has been talked about for years and we finally pulled the trigger and went to Galveston of all places. We share stories of going to places like Moody Gardens, a haunted pub crawl, an attempt to go to pleasure pier, and hanging out at the Airbnb and beach. It was a great trip and I hope you enjoy hanging out with my friends in this episode as much as I do.