Conversations in South St. Paul - Ep. 6 | Steve Mankowski
Saturday, September 20, 2025
On the Road Again Festival history and logistics
World Championship Booya competition
Pickle judging contest
Car show organization and vendor management
Community safety and volunteer participation
Local business support and historical impact
Notable Quotes (2)
I am a firm believer that guy up there helps us out.
WeatherReferring to his practice of donating to churches to pray for good weather.
They have to be pickles. They can't be watermelon or beans or anything like that.
Pickle ContestExplaining the strict judging requirements for the pickle contest.
People (4)
Jimmy FrancisMayor
Interviewer discussing city events and local history.
Steve ManowskiLocal business owner
Organizer of the 'On the Road Again' festival for 37 years.
WaltCo-founder
Helped launch the original festival 38 years ago.
Jack LeeArtist/Organizer
Manages the successful chalk art component of the festival.
Places Mentioned
South St. PaulInver Grove HeightsSouthview Boulevard820 Southview Boulevard (Booya site)Farmington (Ice rink location)
Events & Meetings (1)
- On the Road Again festival: First Saturday in October annually