Ole and Lena Days
Ole and Lena Days - A week of fun in the middle of winter! Activities run all week long and include lefse making, a medallion hunt, Scandinavian Feast, a Fireman's Dance, and much more!
Meander Art Crawl
Join us for the annual award-winning Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl! As the name suggests, spend the weekend meandering from studio to studio throughout the region of Swift, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, and Big Stone counties. With over 40 local artists participating, there is bound to be something for everyone! As an added bonus, the Upper Minnesota River Valley will be bursting with beautiful fall colors to take in as you meander from studio to studio.
Kid Day
A celebration dedicated to the kids! The weekend is fun-filled with a parade, fire truck rides, swimming at the Benson Aquatic Center, a carnival, and more!
Hat Daze
A city festival that is perfect for the family on Father's Day weekend! Watch the parade, enjoy a community breakfast, and many more events for all ages!
Fall Fest
Falls Fest offers something for the whole family! Enjoy carnival games, food, entertainment, and more!
Dragonfest & Stinker Day
Come to Madison for Dragonfest and partake in a 5K, street dance, rib and wing fest, and more! There will be children activities also, so bring the whole family!
A parade and fireworks will take place on Saturday.
Chippewa County Fair
Live entertainment, food vendors, rides, games, and much more fun for all ages! Come join the fun of the Chippewa County Fair!
Things to Do in Northfield During the Defeat of Jesse James Days
The James-Younger gang seemed unstoppable until September 7, 1876, the day the Midwest's best-known outlaws galloped into Northfield with their guns draped in floor-length dusters and unsuspecting locals going about their day.
Things to Do on Lake Vermilion
This large, beautiful lake in northeast Minnesota is rimmed with thick forest and studded with 365 pine-topped islands spread throughout its 37 miles. Largely undeveloped, Vermilion provides a wilderness escape at the peaceful resorts and campgrounds along its shores.
Marine Mills Folk School
Marine Mills Folk School is a non-profit folk school located in Marine on St. Croix whose mission is to support our community and strengthen connections by inviting all people to discover the joy of creating together through traditional arts and crafts. Our school is open year around and offer a variety of classes including drum making, bread baking, creating a wooden paddle, and learning new knitting techniques.