NICE TO SEE YOU IN MANKATO!

The Power Generation Symposium is proud to call Mankato home to our annual event. 

Our complete agenda is sure to keep you busy, but if you can find time to explore this great city, we encourage you to do so. 

Learn more through the links below!

ABOUT THE
LOCATION

Mankato was originally called Mahkato, meaning greenish blue earth to Mankato’s first inhabitants, the Dakota Indians. An early spelling error was never corrected and Mahkato became Mankato. 

Mankato is also home to some popular annual events and festivals. April's International Festival is an event designed to celebrate and raise awareness of cultural diversity in Greater Mankato. The Hickory Street Ribfest, held every August, features a weekend filled with music, games and award-winning ribs from across the country. In September, the city hosts the Mankato Mdewakanton PowWow, where thousands of Native Americans return to their ceremonial grounds to celebrate and reenact ceremonial dances while wearing traditional costumes. The Deep Valley Book Festival, held in November, is a two day celebration of books and reading which gives the public a chance to meet and talk with Minnesota authors and writers.

Interested in learning more about this great city? 

Check out the helpful links!