Women of Kato Festival This Weekend
Inaugural festival highlights amazing local musicians
September 18, 2025 |

The inaugural Women of Kato Festival takes place this weekend, September 19 through September 21. The event will feature some of the incredible women performers that are part of the Mankato and North Mankato music scene.
The main festival live music will be held from Noon-6pm on Sunday, September 21st, with other local events starting Friday the 19th, leading up to the Sunday festival. The order of music and events are listed below. All events are free to the public, donations are accepted and will be donated to CADA. Interested in helping out or getting involved? Reach out to Mal Murphy or Laura Karels through Facebook.
Friday, September 19th
6-9pm at the Circle Inn: Music from Bee Balm Fields, and Joe Tougas and Associates.
Saturday, September 20th
9-11am at the Living Earth Center Gardens: Yoga with Macey
12-2pm at the Coffeehag: Open Mic for all genders and talents
5-7pm at the Wine Cafe: Music with Minnesota Goodbyes and Lydia and Kaleb
Sunday, September 21st, Noon-6pm at Nakato:
12-12:40- Crista Bohlmann
12:40-1:15- Bel Kato
1:15-1:45- Jenn Melby-Kelley
1:45-2:30- Beulah Rue
2:45-3:30- Machiko
3:30-4:00- Katie and Marti Ryan
4:00-4:30- Solvejg
4:30-5:00- Liz Draper
5:15-6:00- Given Names
The Nakato Bar & Grill, KMSU Radio, and Midwest Art Catalyst are proud to support this amazing event.
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