Wineapalooza 3 is back—bigger, greener, and groovier than ever.
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On Sunday, August 3 (1–5 p.m.) the vines at historic Alexis Bailly Vineyard just south of Hastings will come alive with a seven-artist soundtrack led by hometown favorite Gordy Pearson—all to fuel lifesaving work at the American Cancer Society. The afternoon is free, kid-friendly, and purpose-packed; every glass you raise helps end cancer for good. Below you’ll find everything you need to know—from the stellar lineup to pro picnic tips—plus SEO-ready metadata for HastingsNow.com.
Event Snapshot
What: Wineapalooza 3 – charity music festival
When: Sun Aug 3, 2025 from 1–5 p.m.
Where: Alexis Bailly Vineyard, 18200 Kirby Ave S, Hastings MN
Cost: Free (wine/food for purchase)
Who Benefits: American Cancer Society (100 % of proceeds)
Alexis Bailly hosts live music most Sundays and loves community fund-raisers abvineyards.com.
Founded in 1973, the venue is Minnesota’s oldest winery exploreminnesota.com.
The 2025 Line-Up: Roots, Jazz & River-Town Soul
Time | Artist | Why You’ll Love Them
1:00 p.m. | Joe Pettit | Folk-rock storyteller fresh off Rivertown Days roster rivertowndaysmn.com
1:40 p.m. | Dan Roberts | Blues-roots troubadour, Rivertown Days alum rivertowndaysmn.com
2:20 p.m. | Nick Fox | Spiral Brewery co-founder & acoustic crowd-pleaser facebook.comx.com
3:00 p.m. | Pat Wagner | Versatile St. Paul guitarist known for genre-hopping sets bandmix.com
3:40 p.m. | Gordy Pearson | Hastings singer-songwriter whose weekly “Moved By Music” sessions prove songs can heal hastingsgolfclub.comfacebook.com
4:10 p.m. | Ben Tapia | Twin Cities Latin-jazz guitarist bringing sun-drenched rhythms
4:40 p.m. | Steve Clarke | Six-time MN Music Award–winning sax master; jump-blues energy to get the vines swaying thesteveclarke.comantiguawinds.com
Artist order & times subject to tweak—arrive early, stay late!
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Why This Gig Matters
Cancer can’t wait. Wine-centric concerts have become a nationwide funding powerhouse for the American Cancer Society, from Evening of Wine & Song in California to Taste for Life in Maryland wineandsong.acsgala.orgtasteforlifemd.acsgala.org.
$20 million+ raised through wine & spirits galas alone shows the model works winespirits.acsgala.org.
The ACS reinvests donations in research, patient rides, and advocacy—fueling a 68 % jump in five-year survival since 1970 cancer.org.
Sip & Support: What to Expect
Vine-Side Vibes
Pack a blanket or reserve one of Bailly’s open-air yurts for shaded lounging abvineyards.com.
Wine & Fare
Sample award-winning Marquette or the cult-favorite Voyageur red; local food trucks keep the menu picnic-ready.
Family-Friendly Fun
Wide lawns double as kid play zones, and bocce courts are free to use.
Give Back
Tip jars, raffle tickets, and a portion of every bottle go straight to ACS—mirroring other vineyard-based ACS drives nationwide raiseyourway.donordrive.comm.facebook.com.
Make a Day of It
Cycle the Mississippi River Trail into Hastings, park at the vineyard racks.
Downtown detour: Grab morning pastries at Froth & Cork before heading south.
Post-show sunset: Slide north to Vermillion Falls Park for golden-hour selfies.
FAQ
Do I need tickets? No—just show up, but arrive early for the best lawn spots.
Rain plan? Music moves inside the barrel room; wine keeps pouring.
Can I bring my dog? Leashed pups welcome outdoors (please pack water!).