Check out our travel packages! Upcoming Events: September 8-12 Defeat of Jesse James Days Voted "Best Western Re-enactment in the U.S." by True West Magazine, this event pays tribute to Northfield townspeople who defeated the infamous James-Younger Gang when it attempted to rob the town’s First National Bank on September 7, 1876. Witness the re-enactment of the bank raid and see an informative show that includes live horses, gunshots and brave townspeople standing up against the gang. There's also a rodeo, tractor pull, midway, parade, arts festival, music, arts and crafts show and more. www.djjd.org Ph# 507-645-9268
Saturdays, June through October - Riverwalk Market Fair Ease into a sunny, summer weekend by strolling along the picturesque riverside of historic downtown Northfield and take in the sights, tastes and sounds through fine art, organic produce, artisan foods and local music. www.riverwalkmarketfair.org Ph# 507-786-9700 October 23-24, South Central Minnesota Studio ArTour Step inside artists’ personal studios and gather a glimpse of inspiring art media created locally in south central Minnesota including watercolor, pottery, wood, clay sculptures, photography, metal, fabric/wearable art and much more. The 2-day tour winds through the communities of Northfield, Faribault and Owatonna. www.southcentralartour.com Ph# (507) 645-7445
December 2-5 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival This nationally recognized annual concert is a spiritual journey of sweet choral sounds so beautiful you’ll hardly believe you are still on Earth. http://www.stolaf.edu/christmasfest/ For more choral performances by the St. Olaf Choir contact 507-786-3031
December 9 - Winter Walk Come experience downtown Northfield by candlelight. Stroll through our unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminaries, decorated storefronts and more. www.northfieldchamber.com and www.visitingnorthfield.com Ph# (800) 658-2548