Freedom Fest

Celebrate Independence Day with parades, sports events, games, food, vendors, music, contests, dances, and more over this long weekend. For more information, contact the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-437-4561 or go to www.austincoc.com.

Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour

Cardi B will bring her "Little Miss Drama Tour" to Minneapolis on Thursday, March 12, 2026. This 35-show arena run is her first headlining tour in six years and supports her second studio album, Am I The Drama? The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, with doors typically opening at 6:30 PM.

Float-A-Palooza

You know that Lake City boasts some of the best beaches anywhere on the Mississippi, well this is one of the biggest beach parties on the river! Bring your lily pad or other favorite floaty and come hang with us. 100’s of folks gather in Lake City in mid-August to celebrate one of the greatest summer pastimes ever… Floating! This is a perfect event for families, with kid’s entertainment games and prizes, live music, food trucks, and fun, fun, fun!
Float-a-Palooza is set for August 9, 2025.

Join us at Ohuta Park (lily pad or not) for a fun, free family day at the beach!

Faribault Flannel Formal

9th Annual Faribault Flannel Formal: The Most Minnesotan Event in Minnesota! 

Get ready to grab your finest red and black plaid—the 9th Annual Faribault Flannel Formal is back! Join us on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the Craft Beverage Curve in Historic Downtown Faribault for the ultimate celebration of hotdish, lumberjack games, and everything Minnesotan.

Ottertail Polar Plunge

The Ottertail Plunge has raised over $333,939 in its 4-year history. In 2023, 164 Plungers raised $76,924!
Plunge timeslots open approximately three days before the in-person Plunge date. Any teams/individual participants not signed up by noon on the Friday before the Plunge will be automatically assigned a timeslot.
A shuttle will be available from 10:45 AM through the end of the Plunge. Shuttle buses are free to all participants and spectators. The bus will run approximately every 15 minutes from The Otter to the Plunge site and back.

FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace

This annual festival for all ages lets you savor the taste of the region! Peruse hundreds of locally-grown, locally-made foods from IA, WI & MN to sip, sample, shop, and stock up—cheese, chocolate, wine, beer, cider, spirits & much more—make great gifts for the holidays! Make a day of it with your choice of five cooking demos, kids’ activities, and prizes. Show your love for local!

Fat Vasa

There will be three distances: approximately 12.5 km, 25 km, or 37.5 km.

The exact start times and race format are yet to be determined.

Fall Craft Show

Over 100 vendors to shop from for all you holiday shopping needs. We will have lots of decor and gifts to choose from along with clothing and baked goods. Come on out to the Red Baron Arena and Expo on October 11th 2025 from 9-3. Free will donation at the door goes to the Marshall HS Girls Hockey program. Come on out and support local.

Fairmont Glows Parade

On Friday, November 21nd at just after 4:00PM, Santa and Mrs. Claus will fly directly into the Fairmont Municipal Airport via the North Pole Express. Bring the whole family to witness their arrival and have a chance to meet them!

Absolutely Elvis! Presented by Todd Anderson

live musical performance, excursion, and hors-d'oeuvres with a full cash bar which also accepts Mastercard, Visa or Discover. Soft drinks and lemonade are available for purchase as well. Theatre style seating.

Steve Marcio has won several awards including 1st place in the "Contest of the Kings: at the Mall of America in 2007. He was the winner or the "Ultimate Elvis Contest" in Branson Missouri and many more awards. A show you can't miss.

Reservations and prepayment are required.