Summer fun continues at Berne Wood-Fired Pizza
Summer’s fun is continuing at Berne Wood-Fired Pizza.
After celebrating a decade of being in business last year, the pizza is back and focused on the future. The summer concert series is jam-packed with entertainment, and guests will be able to enjoy new activities and performers alongside returning favorites.
Berne-Wood Fired Pizza hopes to shine a spotlight on giving this year. The wood-fired pizza nights support dozens of non-profit groups each season including food shelves, schools, and churches.
On the last night of the season, August 31, the American Red Cross will host a blood drive. At the conclusion of the season, new nonprofit organizations will be selected to benefit from profits earned. The slogan of the summer is “Great Pizza for a Great Cause,” and visitors can be sure that their support of the event will make a meaningful difference.
In addition to giving back, Berne Wood-Fired Pizza is excited to offer a variety of activities for the whole family. From art enthusiasts to young animal lovers, there is something for everyone at this summer destination.
Angela Organ, event coordinator, was eager to give an overview of the especially exciting evenings this season.
“Our special event nights are always well received. This year we are bringing back classic car nights and our annual artisan market as well kids' night with Zollman Zoo. Guests will also be happy to hear they'll see the return of our SxSE Brewfest on August 17 when fABBAulous performs."
The church will also host free kids craft events every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Perhaps the greatest draw to this rural region are the 28 bands who graciously donate their time to provide free concerts. Many popular performers will return, including Incognito, Hair Metal Radio, and Branded: Hot Country.
Organ adds, "Our concert line-up this summer is phenomenal. Not only do we have crowd favorites returning, we have several new bands including Collective Unconscious, Crazy on You: A Tribute to Heart, Pour Boy Ramblers, Pirates, Guitars, and Beachfront Bars, and Big Mike's Retro Soul & the Westside Horns. We're drawing more bands from the metro this year as well, so it will be fun to see new talent take the stage."
The concerts are best enjoyed with one of seven different pizzas on the menu, cooked outdoors in wood-fired ovens. "Our menu will remain unchanged again this year, and so will our prices. Although food costs have continued to increase, we want our events to be family friendly and affordable,” says Organ. Two bands are scheduled to perform each night at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., each with their own unique sound and artistic flair.
July 6th
Hair of the Dog
Nite Shift
July 13th
Vintage Tones
The Chubs
July 20th
Scott Jasmin & the Gracenotes
Incognito
July 27th
Pirates, Guitars, & Beachfront Bars
Branded: Hot Country
August 3rd
Bells and Whistles
Collective Unconscious
August 10th
After School Special
Hair Metal Radio
August 17th
Big Mike’s Retro Soul & the Westside Horns
fABBAulous
August 24th
Pour Boy Ramblers
JT & the Gunslingers
August 31st
Fred the Bear
The SUITS
Berne Wood-Fired Pizza is hosted by Zwingli United Church of Christ and held on their grounds. Funds raised support the church and a variety of nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit Berne Wood-Fired Pizza’s website, Facebook page, or Instagram account. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.