Networking
Social Events
Thursday, April 23
4:30 – 6:00 pm | Buyer’s Happy Hour | Exhibit Hall |
Friday, April 24
11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Midday Social | Exhibit Hall |
5:00 – 7:00 pm | The BIG Party | Science Museum of Minnesota |

The BIG Party!
The 2025 BIG Party featured carnival games, music, snacks and drinks! Attendees tried their luck at ring toss, balloon darts, Pop-a-Shot and Skeeball.
Star of the North 2026’s BIG Party will be held at the Science Museum of Minnesota!
Buyer’s Happy Hour
On Thursday, April 23rd from 4:30-6:00 PM, we will celebrate the kickoff of our conference with the Buyer’s Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall.
Enjoy snacks, drinks, music and prizes! All attendees welcome.


Midday Social
Enjoy a midday break in the Exhibit Hall, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm on Friday, April 24th, and have a chance to explore the hall while discovering which exhibitors are serving tasty treats!
All attendees welcome.
Thank you to our 2026 Star of the North sponsors!
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