<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1oWpRY_0vi8CVwS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1oWpRY_0vi8CVwS00" width="980" height="642" ><figcaption>Paul Habstritt</figcaption></figure><p>ST. PAUL (<a href="https://wjon.com/">WJON News</a>) -- Fans have a chance to rock out to 9 shows at Xcel Energy Center next month. The arena is celebrating "Rocktober" with a sweepstakes where one lucky fan will win a pair of tickets to nine different events in the month of October and $400 worth of gift cards to four Saint Paul restaurants.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1UzjmI_0vi8CVwS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1UzjmI_0vi8CVwS00" width="1250" height="833" ><figcaption>Christian Petersen, Getty Images</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2IY2GN_0vi8CVwS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2IY2GN_0vi8CVwS00" width="1250" height="835" ><figcaption>Karl Walter, Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p>Some of the possible events include The Minnesota Wild's home opener, Pink!, Iron Maiden, and Justin Timberlake. The four restaurants are Herbie's on the Park, Purpose Restaurants, Smorgie's, and Seventh Street Truck Park.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=213VrZ_0vi8CVwS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=213VrZ_0vi8CVwS00" width="594" height="432" ><figcaption>Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p>Xcel Energy Center's Vice President and General Manager Kelly McGrath says Rocktober is their favorite time of year and they are excited for one lucky fan to get to experience it. Fans can enter the sweepstakes on Xcel Energy's webpage now through Friday, October 4th.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39VcLz_0vi8CVwS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39VcLz_0vi8CVwS00" width="1250" height="832" ><figcaption>Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p><b>READ MORE FROM AUTHOR PAUL HABSTRITT:</b></p><h2>Crowded House at The Ledge Amphitheater, 2024</h2><p>The Australian 80s/90s pop band Crowded House brought their Gravity Stairs Tour to celebrate the release of their 8th studio album by the same name to Waite Park. Lead singer Neil Finn's son, Liam opened the show with his solo work and then joined the band later. The photo gallery below captures the fun of the night.</p><h2>Stray Cats At The Ledge Amphitheater, 2024</h2><p>The Ledge continues to bring in fun/mainstream acts and on August 9, 2024, the Stray Cats strutted into town for their Summer Tour 24'. A new band called Midnight Cowgirl opened the show. Here are some pictures from the concert.</p><h2>Melissa Etheridge &amp; Jewel at The Ledge, 2024</h2><p>The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park continues to bring in more and more big name/headlining acts. On August 1st, 2024 the venue had the double headliners of Melissa Etheridge and Jewel. Check out these photos from the big show.</p></div></body>

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Xcel Energy Center Celebrates “Rocktober” With Sweepstakes

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Fans have a chance to rock out to 9 shows at Xcel Energy Center next month. The arena is celebrating \"Rocktober\" with a sweepstakes where one lucky fan will win a pair of tickets to nine different events in the month of October and $400 worth of gift cards to four Saint Paul restaurants.

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Fans have a chance to rock out to 9 shows at Xcel Energy Center next month. The arena is celebrating "Rocktober" with a sweepstakes where one lucky fan will win a pair of tickets to nine different events in the month of October and $400 worth of gift cards to four Saint Paul restaurants.