Explore regional craft culture and engage with hands-on activities at this free, all-ages event.
American Craft Fest is the summer’s best opportunity to discover craft from across the region. Participate in fun hands-on activities for all ages led by local arts partners, shop handmade work by more than 50 emerging artists, and savor local beverages and food truck fare.
Foxtoberfest
Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025
at Foxhole Brewhouse from 11am-10pm
Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready!
We will have our main menu available and a special German menu!
Music line up is:
Charlie Roth – 2:30pm
Concorde Singers – 7:00pm
Come dressed up and be entered into the drawing for giveaways.
Thank you Quist Wealth Management for sponsoring this event!
Seven pottery studios will host Sixty-eight potters from twenty states. They will present months of handmade work for sale amid the hospitality of our local potters at their rural studios.
Nationally recognized as an invitational gathering of distinguished potters, this event is an opportunity for anyone who appreciates handmade ceramics.
Greatest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation!
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 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
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!
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.
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!
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.
