September Events at the River’s Edge Convention Center

Temperatures are winding down but the excitement is just heating up at the River’s Edge!

Mark your calendars and clear your schedules for September’s must-attend events. Find our full calendar of events, here.

St. Cloud Pride Drag Show

When: Saturday, September 15, 2018; Doors open at 6:30 PM and Show starts at 7:00 PM

Tickets: 2018stcloudpride.eventbrite.com or at the Modern Barnyard in St. Cloud

Join us for a night of comedy and drag by some of the best local, regional, and national performers. Bonnie the Barfly will perform some of her best comedic acts and Azalia Cruz, Trixi Del Mar, Juliet Devine, Roxy Marquis, Genevee Love, DJ CaptiVader and Mercedes Iman will follow it up with jaw-dropping drag. If you love drag, laughing, and having a great time, you won’t want to miss this.

LionCon

When: Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23, 2018

Tickets: lion-con.com or call 320-774-1802

Grab your friends and the entire family for a night of role-play, board games, card games, anime, computer games, cosplay, and more at LionCon, Minnesota’s very own geek and counter-culture convention. Guests include Daniel Mohr, Wolfie B. Bad, Wig-Wig Cosplay, Demon Armor, Jamie Coker, Brian Berg (TPK Games), Minnesota Mystery Machine, and Dusty’s Prop House. Entertainment will go from 10:00 AM Saturday till 6 PM Sunday.

The St. Cloud Wedding Expo

When: Sunday, September 23, 2018; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tickets: Online or in person the day of the event

If you’re a bride-to-be, groom, wedding planner, or the family of a couple-to-be, you won’t want to miss Central Minnesota’s longest running wedding expo. Connect with over 90 premier vendors and businesses to start planning your dream wedding. The expo features the latest trends in wedding fashion on a high fashion and entertaining runway presentation. Experience stress-free wedding planning in a stylish, sleek, entertaining atmosphere.


September is going to be a big month at the River’s Edge Convention Center in Downtown St. Cloud! Which event are you most excited for?

The 9th Annual St. Cloud Pride Festival

The ninth annual St. Cloud Pride Festival is coming up once again! Come celebrate and show you support to the community September 14th through the 16th in Downtown St. Cloud!

The Pride Drag Show at River’s Edge

River’s Edge Convention Center is once again happy to host the annual Pride Drag show, which will take place on Saturday, September 15th. Doors for the event open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM.

This year, there will be local, regional, and national drag performers in attendance. Giggle Gram’s Bonnie the Barfly will provide comedy for the event, and there will be Drag performances by Azalia Cruz, Trixi Del Mar, Juliet Devine, Roxy Marquis, Genevee Love, and Mercedes Iman, with music by DJ Capi Vader.

Advanced tickets and pricing will be available soon and tickets will also be available at the St. Cloud Pride booth at the Pride in the Park event. The Drag Show is sure to be a high-energy and entertaining night. Come out and show your colors!

Pride in the Park 2018

The annual Pride in the Park event is a fun experience for the whole family. Come check out the booths, food vendors, live music, games, and more on September 15th at Lake George/Eastman Park. The festivities begin at 11 AM and will continue until 4 PM.

Sponsors that have made this weekend possible include CentraCare, 104.7 KCLD, and Beaver Island Brewing. It’s not too late to become a sponsor and show your support!

The annual St. Cloud Pride Festival has a track record of drawing people in for an engaging, inclusive experience. One of the highlights from last year’s event was a showing of the movie Philadelphia. Follow the St. Cloud Pride Facebook page for all the latest developments on the festival.

Be ready to show your pride and participate in a great weekend of events!