RecordingTranscript availableAnalysis ready30:19

Conversations in South St. Paul - Ep. 6 | Steve Mankowski

South St. Paul Public SchoolsSunday, September 21, 2025
Watch on original source

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

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (2)

I am a firm believer that guy up there helps us out.

— Steve Manowski
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.

— Steve Manowski
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.

2 quotes

“I don't panic. I don't get stressed out or anything like that.”

Describing his management style for the festival.

“I am the committee.”

Regarding the lean organizational structure of the festival.

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
Transcript