9th Annual Car Show

Join us for our 9th Annual Car Show! Grounds open at 10 for on site registration.

  • Show 'n Shine from 12-3:30pm
  • People's Choice Award at 3pm
  • Parade at 4pm
  • Wally Kill Tour after the parade
  • This car show is during Prairie Harvest Fest - free family fun all weekend long!

80 Minute Daily Excursion

Since 1906 tourists by the thousands have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world-famous Dalles of the St. Croix River by excursion boat. Our fleet of excursion boats includes the Taylors Falls Queen and the Taylors Falls Princess. The "Princess" can carry up to 250 passengers with The "Queen" holding up to 149. Both boats are enclosed on the lower level with the upper deck being open.

7th Annual Opera on the River

Opera on the River is returning for the 7th time to its home on the banks of the St. Croix River in Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater! The Grand Concert is free and open to all. We encourage you to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to enjoy an evening in the park!

The evening will take the audience on a magical sunset trip down a river of music, from lush, romantic arias and comedic duets to rousing chorus numbers from some of the world's most beloved opera classics, as well as fan-favorite musical theatre numbers.

4th of July Celebration in Park Rapids!

Join us in celebrating America's Birthday on Friday, July 4th, 2025!

The day gets started with the 47th Annual Firecracker 5K! Due to road construction, the race will start and finish in downtown Park Rapids this year! Please click here for more information!

4th of July Celebration

 4th of July Celebration in Crosby, Minnesota

Join us for a full day of fun, food, music, and fireworks as we celebrate Independence Day in beautiful Crosby, MN!

Parade
Kick off the day with our *crowd-favorite* 4th of July Parade, featuring creative float competitions in various categories—come cheer on your favorites or enter one yourself for a chance to win!

4th of July at Turner Hall Park

Celebrate Independence Day with a laid-back community tradition at Turner Hall in New Ulm. This annual Fourth of July gathering brings locals and visitors together in Turner Hall’s historic beer garden for an afternoon and evening of live music, great food, and cold drinks. Guests can relax under the shade trees, enjoy classic summer fare, and soak in the festive atmosphere at one of New Ulm’s most iconic gathering places.

4th Fest

Presented by Rochester Public Music, 4th Fest is the city’s official Independence Day celebration. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for an evening of live music, poetry, great food, and a dazzling fireworks show over Soldiers Field. Whether you're relaxing with friends or enjoying the fireworks with family, 4th Fest brings Rochester together for a shared celebration of music, community, and summer.

Schedule

28th Annual Water Garden Tour

The Minnesota Water Garden Society Water Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, July 26 – 27 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. The 28th annual tour includes sites in the
northwest and west suburbs. Gorgeous water gardens, waterfalls, meandering streams, aquatic plants including waterlilies and lotus, and fish will be on exhibit. In addition, the landscapes surrounding these amazing water features showcase sunny and shady perennial gardens, yard art and hardscapes including boulder walls, flagstone walking paths, patios and firepits.

2025 Saddle Horse Holidays

Saddle Horse Holiday
June 13 - 15, 2025
Friday - Hotdog feed-Citizen of the Year -Iron Man Jr-Kids Bubble Party - Open Pickle ball-American Legion Pork Chop Feed-5k Fun Run-Fireworks
Saturday-Kids Fun Run-Bloody Mary bar-National Anthem -Color Guard-3 on 3 Basketball-Family Fun Day at the Park-Dakota-Minnesota Trail Ride-Heritage Center Museum-Car Cruise-in-Parade Lineup-79th Annual Parade-Food Trucks & beer/Music by "Larry Olsen Band" -Homers Bean Bag Tournament-Disc Golf Tournament-Firemans Dance "Hicktown Mafia"