Upcoming events at the Minneapolis Convention Center

The Minneapolis Convention Center is a City-owned, state-of-the-art facility that hosts more than 500 events annually, drawing nearly a million attendees each year. Here are several events that will be held at the Convention Center in the coming weeks.

Minnesota Golf Show

The Golf Show is an opportunity to check out the latest in gear and technology and get ready for the coming season.

Event schedule
Friday, Feb. 15                   Noon – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16               9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17                 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission
Adults 16 & older                $10
Youth 11 - 15                     $5
10 & under                        Free with paid adult

North Star Roller Girls Roller Derby

The Convention Center is home to the Northstar Roller Girls, an all-female skater-owned and operated amateur roller derby league that plays Women's Flat Track Derby. The North Star Roller Girls League is comprised of four teams: the Banger Sisters, Delta Delta Di, Kilmore Girls, and the Violent Femmes.

Event schedule
Saturday, Feb. 23
6 p.m. - doors open
7 p.m. - bout begins  

Admission
Trackside seating: $14 - advance / $16 - game day
Chair seating: $13 - advance / $15 - game day
Bleacher/standing: $12 – advance / $14 – game day
Kids ages 9 and under – free with an adult

Twin Cities Women’s Expo

This two-day event features food and wine vendors, local celebrities and chefs, information about home businesses and more.

Event schedule
Saturday, Feb. 23               10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24                 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission
Adults                               $10

Minneapolis Home and Garden Show

The Minneapolis Home and Garden Show showcases what's new in home, gardening, remodeling and home décor. It features thousands of products and services.

Event schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 27            noon – 9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28               10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, March 1                  10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 2              10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 3                9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission
Adults                               $13
Youth 6 – 12                      $4
5 & under                         Free with paid adult

For information about other events at the Convention Center, visit the Convention Center’s Web site

 

Published Feb. 13, 2013