Faribault’s 2017 Flannel Formal
On Saturday, April 8th starting at 5 PM, the historic downtown of Faribault MN was overrun – overrun with flannel. The 2017 Flannel Formal took place town and the people of Faribault are brushing the sawdust off their favorite flannel to participate in this fun, annual event.
Put on by the organizational committee for downtown and hosted by F-Town Brewing Company, this year marked the 2nd Flannel Formal.
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
Starting the Flannel Formal
The creation of the annual event began as a fundraising opportunity to support Faribault’s historic downtown and the shops that populate it. The idea for the flannel themed event came from a small group of Minnesota students who attend the University of Notre Dame. These students popularized the flannel theme around campus and when the idea was brought up as a possible town event, everyone agreed that flannel was the way to go.
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
Flannel Fun for Everyone!
The event features live music, commemorative beer glasses, and complementary drink. Other activities include a Hot Dish contest and lumberjack games. Everyone attending is encouraged to flair their favorite flannel for a chance to be crowned the best dressed Lumberjack and Lumberjane.
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
This year’s live music was provided by the Brothers In Country and Abe Curran and the Blue Rooster. 12 new beers were also be featured in the outdoor beer garden. Tickets were $20 and were available at the following locations:
· Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce
· F-Town Brewing Company
· Reliance Bank
· Heartman Insurance
· Chappuis Jewelers
· G&H Property Management
· And Board Members
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
All the proceeds from the event benefited Faribault Main Street. This is a 21 and over event.
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
Faribault Main Street
