Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Ryder Grove (Last One of the 2026 Season!)

All good things must come to an end. Come join us on Thursday, August 27th, to enjoy wonderful music, chill brews, tasty food, and good times at the Summer of 2026’s FINAL Bands, Brews, & BBQ session featuring… MDC’s own Ryder Grove! 🎸 When Ryder isn’t beautifying MDC’s campus as part of our Buildings & Grounds team, he’s busy making a name for himself as an up-and-coming Iron Range musician. He sings, he strums guitar, he plays harmonica—he’s a well-rounded guy, and we’re so happy to have him finish up the 2026 Bands, Brews, & BBQ series for us. Admission is FREE—to the music venue, as well as the Museum, the Research Center, the Playground, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The Evening’s Schedule: 🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️ 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts 🍻 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens 🎙️ 5:30pm ~ Ryder starts playing 👏 7:30pm ~ Ryder takes a bow 🌇 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up, we say goodbye (until next year!) This is THE LAST Bands, Brews, & BBQ session of the 2026 summer season, so you won’t want to miss it! Come grab your favorite BBQ fare and hang out with your friends while supporting one of MDC’s own super talented team members! 🎶☀️