Twin Cities weekend: Taco Bell bike ride, crocodile Oktoberfest, Trixie Mattel
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"Get Baja Blasted" this Saturday at an event made for stomachs of steel: the Taco Bell Century, where cyclists bike over 100 miles fueled only by Taco Bell.
Dig in: The 102-mile loop kicks off at 8:30am (likely with a Cinnabon) at the Quarry location in Minneapolis, then winds around the metro with stops at 10 (!!!!) additional Taco Bells.
- Anyone is welcome to join in on the fun, and eating at every stop is not required, organizers said. Riders go at their own pace.
The other side: Those in search of a healthier option can try the Tour des Jardins from 8am-7pm Saturday: a social bike ride to seven community gardens and urban farms around St. Paul.
- Instead of Taco Bell, each stop will have an appetizer or beverage using produce from its garden.
More things to do ...
🐊 Drink beer with live crocodiles at CROCtoberfest: a family-friendly, crocodile-themed beer festival in St. Paul on Saturday.
- The collaborative event between Bad Weather Brewing Company and Science Museum of Minnesota will have three live crocodiles, a "wrestling/physical therapy-style presentation" with the largest gator, mini museum pop-up, a paleontologist talk and, of course, beer. Free
🪑 Midcentury modern takes over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend for the Twin Cities 20th Century Design Show — an exhibition showcasing furniture, accessories and more "from Stickley to Eames." (Reproductions will also be available for purchase.) $10 entry
🎸 Missed out on Uptown Porchfest? The OG Powderhorn music festival, where local bands play exclusively on front yards and porches throughout the south Minneapolis neighborhood, returns Saturday from 4-10pm. Free
🪩 Dance with drag superstar Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden, Walker Art Center's annual gala on the museum's hillside Saturday night. Guests are encouraged to wear their wildest prints, materials and layers for the luxe event, where Mattel will DJ a late-night, high-glam set. Tickets start at $150
🥦 Eat your greens at the 13th annual Twin Cities Veg Fest this Sunday in St. Paul. This year's event is focused on sustainability and will feature over 100 exhibitors, cooking demonstrations (with free samples), panels and lots of vegan food. Free entry, donations welcome