Rustic Mamas' Market

The Mamas' have handpicked the vendors to make this an upscale fall market. You will find the best of the best right here!
Wagon rides, food trucks, farmers market, and our inside vendors. Be sure to put this Market on your calendar and bring your friends! You are not going to want to miss it!

Rockin' Robbins

Rockin’ Robbins 2026
Tuesdays at Robbins Island
July 14th – August 4th
5 PM – 9 PM

Pack a lawn chair and join us out at Robbins Island in Willmar for this FREE summer concert series. Proceeds go to support the ongoing revitalization of Robbins Island Regional Park.

FREE CONCERT • FREE SHUTTLE • FOOD VENDORS • BEER/WINE TENT • KIDS ACTIVITIES • ARTISAN MARKET

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Military Appreciation Night on Week 3 (July 28) with beverage discounts and giveaways for veterans, as well as other planned events.

Preston Trout Days

Join us for a fun filled weekend in Preston! This is our annual town celebration where we celebrate everything trout and beyond! You can go fishing on the 9-hole Fishing Course, bring the family to the kids fishing contest, or even check out the Car Show! Grab food from our restaurants and local food stops like chicken BBQ at the Servicemen's Club! Snag a treasure during city-wide garage sales. Watch the fireworks! Listen to live music! There is something for EVERYONE!

Annual Community Bike Ride

12th Annual Community Bike Ride
Friday, September 19th, 2025

The communities of Willmar, Spicer and New London are coming together for a community bike ride.

Mayors from Spicer, New London and Willmar will be leading a ride starting at 5:00pm in each of their communities.
Each group will meet at Neer Park in New London for a picnic meal.

Clara City Spring Arts & Craft Show

Come shop with us at the 39th year of the Clara City Spring Arts, Craft & Gift show! Shake off the winter blues and get ready do shop til you drop! This show is at the MACCRAY High School.
Food available. Of course, we will have our super nachos!

Cannon Valley Fair

This is a true "hometown" fair and Fourth of July Celebration culminating with the traditional fireworks at dusk on July 4th. Additional events include a midway, grandstand demolition derbies, harness races, 4-H and Open Class competitions, livestock exhibits, and all the things you would associate with a real American Holiday.

Sunset Bay Retreat On Lake Vermilion

Wake up surrounded by nature in the Minnesota northwoods! Classic log cabin constructed in 1940 with modernized renovation in 2017 means vintage charm with new interior and appliances. Located on beautiful northwest Lake Vermilion: Walk down the hill to fish from the dock or watch the stars come out over the water. Easy drive from Cook on paved roads. We look forward to hosting you!

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Out and About Minnesota Tours

Out and About Minnesota Tours designs guided day tours from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our itineraries showcase Minnesota’s deep history, quaint towns and beautiful cities, stunning landscapes and delicate wilderness. We include interactions with nature, sampling local food and drink, and participation in educational activities to highlight the best and most unique aspects of Minnesota. Our goal is to provide fun, informative, and enriching experiences while discovering Minnesota's history, hidden gems, and eclectic locations.

Lodge Dining Room

Enjoy the northwoods vacation atmosphere and gorgeous views of Steamboat Bay in the Lodge Dining Room. Breakfast, lunch and dinner feature homemade entrees, breads and pastries made from scratch. We have an exciting new summer menu designed for active families on the go that’s easy on the pocketbook. Featuring appetizers, a salad bar, pizzas, sandwiches, hamburgers and wraps, there is something bound to satisfy all members of the family. Menus are thoughtfully organized and can accommodate special vegetarian and other dietary needs.

FIKA

FIKA Café is a restaurant at the American Swedish Institute focused on Nordic-inspired
cuisine created with regional ingredients by Executive Chef Amalia Obermeier-Smith and her team.