The Minnesota Pork Congress Trade Show is coming to Mankato for the first time.
The event features a variety of trade show exhibitors, seminars and activities for pig farms and stakeholders. Minnesota port says that it is important to have the event in Mankato to provide a closer place for local hog farmers.
The event has been in multiple places in the state over the 50 year history. They are expecting crowds of close to 2,000 people for the event.
The event will take place at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center from 9am to 5pm on February 15th and from 9am to 12pm on February 16th.