Aurora Patriotic Days

Aurora Celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang!

July 1st -

  • Opening Chamber Music Concert - 7PM-9PM

 July 2nd -

  • Quilt Show - Times TBD
  • Miss Aurora and Lil' Miss Aurora Coronation

July 3rd -

Atwater Threshing Days

Join us every year in Atwater the weekend after Labor Day for Atwater Threshing days!
Great fun for the entire family!

A historical representation of agricultural and farming practices in the mid-twentieth century.

Atwater Festival Days

The 2026 Atwater Festival Days will be June 17-21st!

Events usually include a Fire Department Fun Night at the Atwater Community Center, City-Wide Garage Sales, Craft Vendors, Food Booths, Kiddie Parade, Kids Pedal Pull, Fire Department Waterball, Bed Races, Bean Bag Tournament, Basketball Tournament, Sand Volleyball, Street Dance, Golf Scramble and much more!!!

Check out the posters for the full schedule.

Art Shanty Projects On-Ice Program

Art Shanty Projects is a four-weekend winter art festival on a frozen lake in the Twin Cities. Artists create temporary structures and interactive, engaging art experiences and performances, turning a barren, frozen lake into a vibrant, colorful winter village.

We’re returning to Bdé Umán / Lake Harriet! Each winter Art Shanty Projects hosts an immersive art program on a frozen lake in Minneapolis.

Art & Craft Festival

The Annual Art & Craft Festival - over 40 years strong - will fill the downtown streets with over 150 artisans. This annual event has been attracting thousands of people over the years to see quality, unique, only handmade items. Enjoy exploring all the artisan treasures, sampling tasty treats from food trucks and restaurants, and shopping at the local boutiques all while enjoying the beauty of nearby Buffalo Lake. 

Applefest

Come to Appleton and enjoy the family fun. Many events and activities are scheduled including live music, baking contests, parade, and an art club exhibit.

The Barn Theatre Presents: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

The Barn Theatre Presents: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Orchestrations by Danny Troob Music
Adaptations & Arrangements by David Chase

“Cinderella” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

Directed by: Patrick Gilmore and Jan Buzzeo

Sleepy Eye Summerfest

The Annual Sleepy Eye Summerfest is gearing up to celebrate the HOG Days of Summer.
We’re excited to promote our supportive local pork industry, Sleepy Eye organizations, and hometown businesses. Last year’s festivities nearly doubled our town’s population, and we’d be happy to do that again!

Weekend activities include:

  • Kids Activities
  • Classic Car & Cycle Roll-in
  • Evening Street Dance
  • Pork Themed Food Trucks
  • Live Music
  • Grand Parade
  • Little Crow Ski Show
  • And more!