Saturday, June 09, 2012 -- Sunday, June 10, 2012
Pepsi-Cola of Mankato is excited to be a part of Mankato’s first air show since 2003. The Blue Angels flying aerobatic team of the United States Navy will be the featured act at the Minnesota Air Spectacular 2012 on June 9 and 10 at the Mankato Regional Airport. This will be the Blue Angels' only Minnesota appearance in 2012.

The Blue Angels will perform 45-minute highly dynamic, entertaining shows. The shows will include individual performances and the team’s famed “Diamond 360” wing-tip to wing-tip demonstration. For more information visit mnairspectacular.com.

Monday, July 16, 2012 - Sunday, July 22, 2012
Caribou Invites the Public to US Open
In conjunction with Pepsi of Mankato, Caribou Gun Club will be inviting the general public to come experience the 2012 U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship up front and personal. Outdoor sporting enthusiasts can visit the Open vendors, handle and shoot manufacturers’ new guns on the Caribou practice course, meet Team USA members and have the chance to win daily door prizes sponsored by Mountain Dew Outdoor Gear and other vendors.

The U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship is scheduled for July 16-22, 2012 at the Caribou Gun Club in Le Sueur.  Go to caribougunclub.com for more visitor information, or get registered to participate today at Winscoreonline.com.

Photographs by Bill Diers Photography

Thursday, August 02, 2012 -- Sunday, August 05, 2012
The 15th Annual RibFest returns to Riverfront Park August 2-5. Rib lovers of all ages won't want to miss some of the tastiest ribs from across the country and four days of fantastic music. Pepsi-Cola of Mankato is proud to support this fun summer event!

Check out the Verizon Wireless Center Website for more information and concert line-up as it becomes available. Tickets are $5.00 - day of show only.  All seats general admission.

Photos by SPX Sports

Training Camp Dates TBD (July-August 2012)
Join Pepsi-Cola of Mankato to see the Minnesota Vikings prepare for their season at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Vikings Village offers daily autograph sessions, kid’s games, locker room store, food court and more!

The Training Camp calendar will also include a family football day, Gatorade Jr. Training Camps, Youth Cheerleading Clinics and other special events. Visit the Vikings Training Camp website for more information as it becomes available.

Photos by SPX Sports

Saturday, October 20, 2012 – Sunday, October 21, 2012
Pepsi-Cola of Mankato is a proud supporter of the Mankato Marathon. On October 20-21, 2012 the Greater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau and Final Stretch will host the third annual Mankato Marathon. This accredited race is a qualifying event for the prestigious Boston Marathon, and is projected to have a third year attendance of 5,000 runners.

The event will continually grow to have significant economic impact in the community and already has incredible local sponsorship, with Mayo Clinic Health System leading a long list of area businesses. There are many ways to get involved as a business, runner, volunteer or spectator. For more information, go to www.mankatomarathon.com or call 507.385.6660.

Photos by SPX Sports