June 5
Rhubarb Festival, Sylvan Park, Lanesboro
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rhubarb Olympics, Rhub-art, rhubarb bake sales.
June 11-13
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Dairy Days, Adams
Softball tournament, firemen's water fights, parade, pedal pull and more. For more information, call (507) 582-7825.
Cheese Festival, Pine Island
Arts and crafts show, carnival, parade.
Volksfest, Goodhue
Music, quilt show, carnival.
June 12
Breakfast on the Farm, Stan and Bev Meyer Farm, 22489 Portland Prairie Road, Eitzen (1.5 miles northwest of Eitzen off Minnesota Highway 76).
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7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Parking on site.
Summer Solstice Ecoblitz, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.
For questions, call (507) 437-7519.
June 12-13
Trail Days, Fountain.
Tractor pull, carnival, parade, street dance.
June 13 (Rain date: June 27)
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Old Time Tractor Ride, Fountain
Leaves Fountain Feed and Grain at 10 a.m. for a 25-mile ride. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Bring your own sack lunch.
June 16
Christ Lutheran Church open house, 2904 20th St. S.E., Rochester.
Music, food, games. For more information, call 289-0271.
June 16-17
Gopher Count, Viola
Talent show, fireworks, parade, street dance. For more information go to gophercount.com.
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June 18-20
Cheese Days, Elgin.
Street dances, car show, Great River Ridge Bike Trail dedication and more. For more information, call (507) 876-2291.
June 19
Art in East Park, Zumbrota
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local and regional artists, music, food and more.
Mower County Farm Bureau Breakfast on the Farm, Dale and Sandy Bissen Farm, 63491 150th St., Adams
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Adults $3; Family rate $12, children 6 and under free. Bus will leave from Hy-Vee in Austin at 8 a.m. Parking available at the farm also.
June 19-27
Rochesterfest, Rochester
Music, food, parade, street dances.
Buttons available for $4, offers discounts to events and area businesses. For more information and a complete schedule of events go to www.rochesterfest.com.
June 19-20
Covered Bridge Music and Arts Festival, Zumbrota
Street dances, parade, performances and more.
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June 20
Art in the Park, Sylvan Park, Lanesboro
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special 30th anniversary year. Art and craft booths, children's activities, music, theatre.
June 25-27
Meadowfest, Grand Meadow
Pool tournament, chicken fry, parade, car show and more.
Water Ski Days
Lake City
Water ski shows, parade, arts and crafts.
June 26
Breakfast on the Farm, Amber Rae Swiss Farm, Ron and Michelle Hiens, 119 Minnesota Highway 42 E., Eyota
6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Adults $5; children 5-12, $3; Children under 5 free. Park at Century High School; first bus leaves at 6:15 a.m., last bus at 10:45 a.m.
June 27
Old Tyme Days, Mantorville
Games, demonstrations, food.
June 30-July 4
95th annual Cannon Valley Fair in Cannon Falls
Farm combine demolition derby, lawn mower demolition derby, rodeo, minnow races.
Cost is $3 per day; individual season pass is $8; parking free.
July 3
Street dance, Theilman
5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sponsored by Theilman Sportsman Club to benefit the Theilman Opera House.
July 3-4
Spam Town USA's FreedomFest, Austin
Music, parade, fireworks.
SummerFest, Stewartville
Street dance, classic car show, parade, fireworks .
July 4
July 4th celebration, Wanamingo
Games, food, music, parade, fireworks.
July 4th celebration, Harmony
Parade, fireworks and more. For more information call 1-800-247-6466.
20th annual Hammond Classic Car Show, Hammond
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
20th annual show of 28 classes of cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles. Sponsored by the Parents & Kids Club; proceeds go to the park works and local scholarships.
July 7-11
Winona County Fair, St. Charles
Grandstand events include a battle of the bands, antique tractor pull and demolition derby. For information contact the fair office at (507) 932-3074, or go to www.winonacountyfair.com.
July 9-10
St. John's Block Party, downtown Rochester
Music, entertainment begin at 5 p.m. July 9 and noon July 10.
July 9-11
Mazeppa Daze/All School Reunion, Mazeppa
Parade, street dance, fireworks, horse pull, classic car show and more.
July 12-18
Eyota Days, Eyota
Parade, street dance, music, carnival and more. For more information, call (507) 545-2135.
June 13-20
Cambridge Swedish Festival, Cambridge
Speakers, Swedish school, performers and more. For more information, call (763) 689--1211 or wwww.cambridgeswedishfestival.org.
July 14-17
Wabasha County Fair
At intersection of Minnesota Highway 60 and U.S. 61, Wabasha. For more information, go to www.wabashacountyfair.org.
July 14-18
Dodge County Free Fair, Kasson
Thunderbird races, live music, tractor/semi pull. For more information, go to dodgecountyfreefair.com or call (507) 261-2377.
July 16
Byron Good Neighbor Days talent show
7 p.m., Byron Middle School auditorium
Talent acts compete for cash prizes, voted on by the audience. For tickets, call (507) 624-0145 or go to www.goodmanproductionsonline.com.
July 16-18
Antique Engine & Tractor Show
Hosted by the Root River Antique Historical Power Association, Inc. Activities for all ages. Located 15 miles south of Rochester on U.S. 63, next to Deer Creek Campground. For more information go to www.bluffcountry.com or call Ben at (507) 261-3511.
LeRoy Summerfest, LeRoy South Park
Kids games, car show, street dance, grand parade, gardening contest and garden tours, live music, pie and ice cream social. For more information, contact Patty at (507) 324-5707 or cityclerk@visitleroy.com.
July 18-19
Byron Good Neighbor Days Show
7 p.m. July 18, 2 p.m. July 19
For tickets, call (507) 624-0145. For more information, go to www.goodmanproductionsonline.com.
July 23-25
West Concord Survival Days, West Concord
Garden tractor pull, kids parade, pie-eating contest, music, games, 5K Fun Run-Walk, national bull riding and cattle roping, all-school reunion and history walk of the town. For information, contact Beth at (507) 527-2068.
Hayfield Hey Days, Hayfield
Parade, dances, tournaments, food, beer garden, carnival and games, musical entertainment and more. For more information visit www.hayfieldmn.com.
July 24
Lake Shady Jam, Oronoco city park
1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Live music, food, beer refreshment and more.
July 30-Aug. 15
2010 Quilt Minnesota, state-wide shop hop
Quilters will take buses, share rides with friends and go from shop to shop (81 involved) looking for new ideas and getting inspired. Prizes offered. No purchase necessary. For more information, www.quiltminnesota.com or call Sandy Evans at (507) 533-8897.
Aug. 2-8
150th Olmsted County Fair, Graham Park Fairgrounds, Rochester
Reunion/Recognition Celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Olmsted County Fair held Aug. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Historic Building 31 on the Fairgrounds.There will be a new carnival this year, Gold Star Amusements. For more information and a calendar of events, go to www.olmstedcountyfair.com.
Aug. 6-8
Rollingstone Days, Rollingstone
Buffalo Bill Days, Lanesboro
Marketplace, food booths, entertainment, tournaments, parade and more. For more information, go to www.lanesboro.com.
River City Days, Red Wing
Community festival along the riverfront. Parade, Taste of Red Wing, arts and crafts show, free music and a beer garden. For more information, visit www.rivercitydays.org.
Aug. 7-8
57th annual Berne Swissfest, Zwingli United Church of Christ, 23148 County Road 24 in Berne, (rural West Concord), 10 miles north of Kasson.
11 a.m to 7 p.m. Aug. 7; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8
Swiss customs, food and culture, authentic Swiss yodeling. Free admission and parking. For information call (800) 322-2478 or go to swissfest.org.
Aug. 10-15
Mower County Fair, Austin
Tours of Mower County Historical Society buildings and 12th annual Antique Tractor Show. Contact the Mower County Fairgrounds office at (507) 433-1868.
Aug. 10-14
Goodhue County Fair, Zumbrota
Grandstand shows, demolition derby, tractor pull, antique and out-of-field tractors, atv and truck pull, livestock shows, beer garden, FFA children's barnyard, food vendors and more. Free parking; $2 daily admission, $6 season pass.
Aug. 12-15
43rd Annual Chatfield Western Days, Chatfield
Music, grand parade, craft/flea market, car and truck show, kids pedal pull, kids coin find, carnival, golden horseshoe hunt, sports tournaments, fireworks and more.
Aug. 13-15
Kasson Festival in the Park, Kasson
Friday night fireworks and dance, car and motorcycle show, food and craft vendors. parade, outdoor family movie, contests, corn hole toss, pedal pull, rib cook-off and more. Go to www.kassonfestivalinthepark.com or call (507) 634-4307.
Aug. 14
Canton Day Off Celebration, Canton
Bean bag tournament, beer tent, DJ and street dance, food vendors. For more information call (507) 743-8319.
Aug. 14-15
Days of Yesteryear, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 Circle Drive S.W., Rochester
9 a.m.
Demonstrations, car, truck and equipment show, entertainment, exhibits and more. Buttons are $5 in advance good for both days. Daily admission armband is $7 at the gate. Admission for those 15 and under and exhibitors is free. Museum admittance included. For more information go to www.mhrt.org.
Aug. 17-22
Ag Days, Spring Valley
Corn and hot dog feed, parade, soapbox derby, Brave Community Theatre's "Alice in Wonderland," pool party, vintage baseball, VFW candlelight vigil, antique tractor show, kids games, street dance and more.
Steele County Free Fair, Owatonna
Vendors, pig races, puppet shows, midway rides, music . Free admission. For more information and a brochure, contact the Owatonna Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-423-6466, or the fair office
at (507) 451-5305, or visit www.scff.org.
Aug. 18-22
Corn on the Cob Days, Plainview
Parade and free corn on the cob Sunday. Kids games, tractor games, music every night. For more information go to plainviewcvb.com.
Houston County Fair, Houston County Fairgrounds, Caledonia
Events for all ages. For more information visit www.houstoncountyfair.com.
Aug. 19-22
SEMBA's Annual Bluegrass Festival, Cushon's Peak Campground, 18696 U.S. 16, Houston
Music, workshops, potluck dinner and more. Four-day admission is $30, $15 for Saturday, $11 for other single days. For more information, visit www.semba.tv or call (507) 864-8109.
Aug. 20-22
Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days, 10 miles north of Rochester on U.S. 52
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 20, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22
Antique show and flea market featuring hundreds of dealers and more than 1,000 booths. For more information, go to goldrushmn.com or contact Carol at (507) 367-2111.
Aug. 21
ARTigras 2010, Mayo Park, Rochester
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2nd annual free arts and cultural festival. ARTiVillage (more than 100 juried artists and arts organizations), ARTiKids (family friendly fun), ARTiStage (showcasing Rochester's professional performers), and food.
Kenyon Rosefest, Kenyon
Parade, food vendors and more. For more information, visit www.cityofkenyon.com
Aug. 27-29
2010 GreekFest, Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 W. Center St., Rochester
Greek foods, live music, Greek dancers, bake sale, kids carnival, silent auction and church tours. Free admission and parking. Go to greekfestrochester.com.
Aug. 27-28
Dobie Days 2010 "Salute to Veterans," Harmony
Four bands, mudd volleyball, food, drinks and fun. Go to www.dobiedays.net.
Aug. 28
2nd annual (Austin Community) Arts in the Park 2010, Community Bandshell Park, Austin
Entertainment, art sale, food vendors. For more information e-mail 2010AustinArts@gmail.com.
Sept. 10-12
Kellogg Watermelon Festival, Kellogg
Carnival, softball and volleyball tournaments, antique tractor ride, kid pedal contest, plus live music Friday and Saturday nights. Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days, Mabel
Threshing, tractor pull, parades, crafts, antique shows and more. For more information visit www.steamenginedays.com.
Sept. 11-12
Marigold Days, Mantorville
Antique and flea market, arts and crafts, quilt and flower show, food stands, music stage, car show, grande parade at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information call (507) 635-5519 (evenings); antique and flea market reservations, (507) 635 3551; online at www.marigolddays.com.
Sept. 12-15
64th annual National Barrow Show, Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin
For more information, call (507) 433-1868.
Sept. 17-19
14th annual Dodge Center Harvest Fest, Main Street, Dodge Center
Friday festivities include a nail-pounding contest, live entertainment and a trivia contest. Saturday will feature kids' activities, "apple pie, apple too" contest, auction and live entertainment. Pancake breakfast on Sunday supports the American Legion. Free admission.
Sept. 18
"Re-fest" Energy Festival, Riverland Community College, Austin
Co-sponsored by Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Call (507) 437-7519 for details or visit www.re-fest.org.
Sept. 18-19
Annual Frog Creek Harvest Festival, 32336 40th Ave., Cannon Falls
For more information call 1-877-546-5472 or visit www.frogcreek.com.
Sept. 24-26
Fall Festival, Wykoff
Grand parade, music from the Blue Denim Farmers and Irish Minstrels, home brews and wine tasting, a tractor pull and Sunday breakfast.
Sept. 25
Fall Harvest Celebration, Mower County Historical Society, Austin
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For questions, call (507) 437-6082.
Sept. 25-26
11th annual Corn Shredding Autumn Harvest Days, 64245 355th Ave., near Oak Center
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Collector's Button is $5, good for both days. Children 12 and under free. Kids pedal pull, threshing, corn binding, machinery on display, silo filling. For more information call Dwain Gerken (507) 753-2543; Tom Gerken (651) 345-5281, or Michael Ohlhaber (651) 269-2780.
Corn husking contest and ear count on Sept. 25. Call Kathy Ofstie at (651) 923-4835.
Zumbro Bend Rendezvous, Riverside Park, Mantorville
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26
Living history event and education.
Oct. 2-3
Johnny Appleseed Days, Lake City
Arts, crafts, farmer's market, pancake breakfast.
