Oct. 6 cancellation: Minnesota State Mankato Cancels Friday’s Bonfire, Fireworks Because of Forecasted High Winds

Friday, October 6, 2023
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Concert at Myers Field House begins at 9 p.m.

Mankato, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato has cancelled Friday’s bonfire and fireworks because of forecasted high winds.

Friday’s 9 p.m. Homecoming concert, featuring a performance by rapper Kid Ink, will proceed inside Myers Field House. Doors for the concert open at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are required for the concert. Tickets may be purchased online at www.mnsuevents.com.

Please note these important items regarding the concert:

• Closed-toed shoes are required to attend this event.
• Minnesota State Mankato has a clear bag policy. To gain entry to the venue, you must have a clear bag or a bag no bigger than a clutch. A limited number of clear bags will be available at the door.
• Pepper spray is not permitted inside the venue. 
• Food and drink will not be allowed at this event.
• Parking will begin at 4 p.m. in parking lot 20.

For more information on the weeklong schedule of Homecoming week events, contact Bill Tourville, assistant director of campus programs, by email at william.tourville@msnu.edu or by phone at 507-380-6076.

Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 14,635 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 26 colleges and seven universities.