Farm Aid 40 Music, Food and Farm Festival

Farm Aid's annual festival is a an all-day celebration of music and family farmers featuring a unique lineup of artists and genres, along with family farm-identified, local and organic foods as part of our HOMEGROWN Concessions®.
 Farm Aid 40 will reunite family farmers and musician activists, with performances by:
— Willie Nelson & Family
— Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
— John Mellencamp
— Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
— Margo Price
— Billy Strings
— Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
— Trampled by Turtles

Cedar Cemetery Tour

The Cedar Cemetery is the community place of rest for the town of Cedar. It was it’s own small town in every way except the officially incorporated way. Learn about the history of this ghost town, and hear the stories and remember the neighbors who lived, and are now buried here.

Biergarten

Presented by Hammer-Schlagen®, the world’s most famous nail driving game, Gasthaus’ Biergarten is open, free to the public and weather permitting, on Saturdays and Sundays in June, July, and August between noon and 6pm. Come enjoy a few Gasthaus Radlers on our front meadow both before and after eating one of the chef’s daily lunch and dinner specials. See https://gasthausbavarianhunter.com/2025-biergarten/ for a schedule of events and other news!

Summer Bliss

Embrace the warmth and vibrancy of the season with our Summer Bliss spa package, designed to leave you feeling refreshed, radiant, and utterly revitalized. This collection of treatments captures the essence of summer, from sun-kissed skin to the invigorating touch of water. Treat yourself to this blissful experience and let your inner radiance shine!

Lodging Sunday-Thursday | Starting at $136/night*
Spa Services offered Monday-Thursday

16th Annual RAGOM Goldzilla - Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue!

Goldzilla 2025 – It’s GIGANTIC! Something BIG is coming… Are you ready? Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 14, 2025, and get ready for Goldzilla—RAGOM’s unforgettable Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue! Walk alongside fellow Golden lovers - Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities - Meet adorable Goldens and Golden mixes - Support a mission that saves lives

The Homestead Boutique

Share smiles and explore all the nooks and crannies at The Homestead Boutique! Located just one block off of Broadway in Historic Downtown Albert Lea's shopping district, you'll find gifts for all occasions, unique home goods & decor, a mini-toy store and apparel for women sizes small thru 3X! Our trademark line of Homestead Tees includes fun graphic tees and sweatshirts for men and women. We also proudly offer work by several local artisans! Abundant front-door parking and a spacious, handicap accessible sales floor, fitting rooms and restrooms. 

Author Talk with Sheri Brenden

In Minnesota in 1972 the only way onto the field with the boys ran through a federal court—so that was where two girls went. On May 15, 2025 from 7pm-8:30pm learn the story of how two teenagers took on the unequal system of high school athletics, setting a legal precedent for schools nationwide. Be sure to purchase your own copy of this amazing book in our gift shop! Free for members and $5 for non-members.

Underground Wonders & Historic Charm: Forestville/Mystery Cave Tour from Rochester, MN

Looking for a unique day trip from Rochester, MN? Join us for the Underground Wonders & Historic Charm: Forestville/Mystery Cave Tour, a fully guided, 7-hour experience that showcases some of the most fascinating natural and historic sites in Minnesota. Perfect for visitors in town for the Mayo Clinic, history lovers, and locals in Stewartville or Spring Valley looking for a memorable day close to home.