Main Event, the family entertainment giant known for its combination of games, dining, and activities, is set to open its first Minnesota location in Woodbury. The new center, located at 540 Bielenberg Drive in the Tamarack Hills area, will officially open its doors on Monday, August 3. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company as it establishes its first footprint in the state.
The Woodbury venue will feature a wide array of attractions, including laser tag, bowling, arcade games, and more. Guests can also enjoy a full-service restaurant and bar, offering dishes such as the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich, Overloaded Cheese Pizza, and Funnel Cake Fries, along with beverages like the Cotton Candy Shirley Temple and Margarita Flight.
Michael Frisby, General Manager of the Woodbury Main Event, expressed enthusiasm about the opening. “We are incredibly excited to debut the Main Event experience in Minnesota. Establishing our first footprint in the state here in Woodbury is a huge milestone for us. We’re building a vibrant, high-energy team that is ready to provide exceptional service and create unforgettable memories for this community,” he said.
The company is actively seeking energetic individuals to join its team, with front and back-of-house positions available. Roles include servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, and games and bowling attendants. Interested candidates can apply online at Main Event Careers.
Main Event offers a range of benefits for its employees, including a fun culture, free games, 50% off food and activities, flexible schedules with competitive pay, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a college partnership, free GED, pet insurance, medical benefits, a 401K plan, an employee assistance program, and paid parental leave.
This new location is part of Main Event’s broader growth strategy. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Main Event Entertainment, Inc. operates over 60 locations in 23 states across the country. The company is owned and operated by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., which offers premier entertainment and dining experiences through two distinct brands: Dave & Buster's and Main Event. Dave & Buster's has 182 stores in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
The opening of the Woodbury venue is expected to provide a new entertainment option for families in the area, combining interactive games, dining, and social experiences under one roof. For more information or to book an event, visit Main Event's website.
