Join us in beautiful Downtown Hastings, Minnesota for the Historic Hastings Car Shows!
All car shows are on Sundays from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on 2nd Street in historic Downtown Hastings, MN. These events are free to attend and enjoy.
DATES and THEMES: Sunday May 19th 2024 - Public Service & Judged Show Sunday June 16th 2024 Sunday July 21st 2024 - Rivertown Days Sunday August 18th 2024 - History of Cars Sunday September 15th 2024 Sunday October 13th 2024 (NOTE: 2nd Sunday of the month) - Judged Show
Outdoor Food Vendors: Agave Kitchen The 437 proudly serving Hastings Carbone's Pizza by the slice Schoolhouse Scoop SnoKone Factory Caffeinated Rooster
Thank you to our sponsors! We look forward to honoring our Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors soon.
Thank you to our volunteer team who puts in many hours to make these events a reality!
Thank you to the Hastings Downtown Business Association for hosting and planning these events!
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arb with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Begin your firefly viewing experience by gathering to learn about these special creatures from local experts.
Every week we will feature other nighttime creatures that can also be spotted (or heard) during our Firefly Viewing Nights! You’ll be able to pick from a few options for firefly-viewing hikes throughout the Arboretum grounds. We’ll note which route offers the best viewing each night.
Join our interactive murder mystery show where everyone is a suspect, including you! Tickets include a 4 course meal, cash bar, & prizes.
Our immensely popular Dinner Detective shows are set in the present day. Unlike other murder mystery dinner shows, here you will find no cheesy costumes, no recited campy dialogue and no hokey song and dance. Our performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. In many instances, guests are seated with the performers and don't even realize it until they die...the performers, that is! Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone and find clues as the mystery unfolds. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime. The Dinner Detective performs at The DoubleTree by Hilton Saint Paul East. We offer an amazing murder mystery show paired with a fantastic plated dinner. Coffee and tea are included upon request, and there is a cash-only cash bar available as well. OUR MENU: • Garden Salad• Choice Of Entree: Chicken Breast with ratatouille and basil pesto; Grilled Atlantic Salmon with spring succatash and lemon herb butter; OR Grilled Portobello Napolean• Double Fudge Cake Please note, loud simulated noises, and short lighting blackouts are used as part of the performance. Our show does not have a theme or time period, and our performers are not in costume. You can choose whether or not to participate in the show! Our guests are encouraged but not required to perform or participate. However, since our actors are hidden in the audience, other audience members may interact with and interrogate you on their own. The show takes place all around you! Our actors are seated all around the room, possibly at your table. We also ensure each table gets to see every clue and witness every important scene, so all guests have an equal chance to solve the mystery! The Dinner Detective is a show geared toward adults. We have a strict age limit of 15 years old, due to mild adult content, loud noises, and swearing. Business casual or dressy casual wear is required for our events, unless otherwise specified in the event description! No logo/printed T-shirts, shorts, ballcaps, flip-flops, or torn clothes are permissible. Jeans are acceptable unless otherwise specified in the event description.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Yes, there is a minimum age requirement of 15 to attend.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Free self parking is available at the hotel.
What can I bring into the event? Due to hotel policy, no outside food or drink is allowed.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can email stp.info@thedinnerdetective.com with questions.
What's the refund policy? Due to our theatrical and venue contracts, we cannot allow for any cancellations once your purchase has been completed.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, please bring your confirmation page along with a valid ID for entry.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Should you need to reschedule and it is at least 7 days before your scheduled event, then a $20 per ticket transfer fee will apply. If the event is within 7 days, all sales are final and no transfers will be allowed. No meal changes within 4 days of show date.
