This Beloved Annual Event Features the Release of the 2023 Northstar Bison herd onto Belwin’s Bison Prairie. In addition to the release, visitors can also enjoy fun activities for all ages, such as eco-arts, food trucks, and music from Imniza Ska Dakota Drum Group, One Voice Mixed Chorus, and more! Prior to the release, we’ll also host a 5k “Run with the Bison” Fun Run so visitors can run through the Prairie before the festival begins.

Schedule:

10:00 a.m: 5k “Run with the Bison” Fun Run
Before the bison take to the prairie, have a fun run through it! (Pre-registration required.
Runners may arrive for check-in starting at 9:00 am; there is a 10-minute walk to the starting line.)
$20 registration through May 19; $25 same-day registration.

10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Live Music, Activities in the Tent, Food Trucks

12:00 p.m: Arrival of the Bison Herd
The bison herd will be released at noon! (Animals don’t always follow our schedule, so we give them some wiggle room!)

1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Live Music, Activities in the Tent, Food Trucks

Date: May 20, 2023

Location:

Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields
15601 Hudson Rd N
Afton, MN 55001

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