Food & Drink

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Spend your afternoon sampling some of the area’s finest food and wine, while browsing silent auction items and enjoying games, wagon rides and live music. Taste of White Bear Lake is back for its third year and once again will be donating proceeds to local needs in the White Bear Lake community. This event is presented by the White Bear Lake Rotary Club and Pine Tree Apple Orchard. $35. 2–5 p.m. Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood; 651.429.7202; whitebearrotary.org Read more about Taste of White Bear Lake

Located at the scenic Pine Tree Apple Orchard, the Taste of White Bear Lake is back for its third year. Presented by the orchard in partnership with the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake, this event will offer an afternoon of food, wine tasting, a silent auction, games, wagon rides, live music and more. Proceeds from the event support local needs in White Bear Lake and the surrounding areas. Tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to get yours early. $35. 2–5 p.m. Read more about Taste of White Bear Lake

While you're out celebrating Marketfest, join Grandma's Bakery on the promenade for a cake walk. This event will continue until the colossal assortment of fine and fancy baked goods has been won by the public. Crafted from the finest chocolates and flavours the world has ever known. Tickets to partake in the social event of the summer season are only $1 dollar. Read more about Manitou Days Cake Walk

BearPower is serving up some mealtime magic! Join them at the White Bear Area YMCA for a delicious family-style dinner provided by Donatelli’s restaurant. So why not gather your family around the table with BearPower?  

Reservations on a first come, first served basis– so don’t wait! Seatings will take place at  4:30 pm and 5:45 pm.

$5 per person (kids under 2 eat free, cards and cash accepted at the front desk)

For reservations: email Kevin.Tocko@ymcatwincities.org Read more about BearPower Family Dinner

It doesn’t get much more Irish than Manitou Station, home of White Bear Lake’s tastiest pub grub. This family-friendly spot was inspired by a pub on the west coast of Ireland, and is the perfect place to spend your St. Patrick’s Day. Featuring a bagpiper and an award-winning corned beef and cabbage dinner along with other delicious Irish fare, this special day at Manitou Station will get you in the true Irish spirit. 651.426.2300. Read more about St. Patrick's Day at Manitou Station

Explore the exciting world of home winemaking. This class will take you through the step-by-step process of making wines from fresh fruits, fruit juices and wine kits. You will also learn some bottling and labeling techniques so you can package the perfect gift for a friend. 651-407-7501; whitebearregistration.org Read more about Explore Home Winemaking