Celebrating Since 1972!

DOWNTOWN ORONOCO(5 miles N of Rochester, MN on Hwy. 52)

GOLD RUSH DAYSAntique Show & Market

Oronoco, MN

AUGUST 14-16, 2015507-367-2111

goldrush@bevcomm.net • www.goldrushmn.com

• – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • –

• –

• –

• –

• –

• –

• –

• –

• –

•

• – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – •

• – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • –

RIVERSIDE DAYS – SPRINGFIELD, MNJune 25 - 26 - 27 - 28, 2015

– • – KIDDIE & GRAND PARADE – • –

• Medallion Hunt ($500) • Baseball• Street Dance • Fun Walk/Run

• Classic Car Show • Kids Fishing Derby• Bean Bag Tournament • Pork Chop Feed

• Pancakes In The Park

����������������������������

������������������������������������������

��������������

NICOLLET FRIENDSHIP DAYS• June 26-28, 2015 •~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Midway Carnival • Food • DrinksAntique Tractor Pull

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kiddie Pedal Pull • Sat. 12 Noon~ GRAND PARADE • SUN. 1 P.M. ~

1THE

LAND FESTIVALS 2015“W

he

re F

arm

an

d F

am

ily Me

et”

<< ww

w.TheLandOnline.com >>

MAYHarkin StoreSundays, May 3-Oct. 18New Ulm, Minn.Sunday afternoons, stop in from1 to 4 p.m. for special events:Mother’s Day Aprons, MemorialDay Music, Men’s crafts forFather’s Day, Flag Day, Bees andHoney, Horsehoes, Christmas inJuly and more. Experience an1870s general store. Admission$6 adults; $5 seniors; $4children 6-17 years old; free for5 years and under and membersof Nicollet County andMinnesota historical societies. sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/harkin-storeharkinstore@mnhs.org (507) 354-8666

Orange City Tulip FestivalMay 14-16Orange City, IowaCelebration of the city’s Dutchheritage features music anddancing in authentic Dutchcostumes, two daily parades,nightly musical theater, carnivalmidway, Dutch delicacies,delicious food, thousands oftulips and a dozen replicawindmills throughout thischarming village. www.octulipfestival.com (712) 707-4510

Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep &Wool FestivalMay 15-17Washington County Fairgrounds,Lake Elmo, Minn. Sheep shearing demos, spinning& knitting, alpaca fleececompetition, 120+ fiber relatedvendors, more than 35 classes,sheep breed display, auction.www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org

Spring Arts & Crafts FestivalMay 23-25Triangle Park, McGregor, IowaTake time to enjoy handcraftedarts from an array of vendors,live music and great food. www.mcgreg-marq.orgmcgregormarquettechamber@gmail.com (563) 873-2186

Car Show & ShineMay 23Spomer Classics Museum,Worthington, Minn. Visit a museum of automotivememorabilia featuring classiccars, porcelain/neon signs, clocks,advertising items, gas/oil relateditems, 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. www.spomerclassics.com (507) 876-9557

They Built This TownMay 23Historic Forestville, Preston, Minn.Explore the Zumbro Hill PioneerCemetery as costumed guides lookback at the lives of the people whobuilt the town more than 150 yearsago. Shuttle to cemetery trail and 20minute hike. Admission $7 adults;$6 seniors and college students; $5children 6-17; free for children age5 and under and MinnesotaHistorical Society members. Statepark vehicle permit required. www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

Tree Town Music Festival May 21-24Forest City, IowaPremiere country music festivalfeaturing today’s hottest countrymusic artists including DierksBentley, Maddie and Tae, BlakeShelton, Chris Hawkey, Eli YoungBand, Rascal Flatts and ThomasRhett. General Admission rangesfrom $85 to $200 at the gate.Camping available for a fee. www.treetownfestival.comtreetownfestival@gmail.com (877) 569-7767

2015 North Iowa Band FestivalMay 21-25Mason City, IowaLargest free marching bandcompetition in the Midwest with aparade of marching bands, carnival,car cruise-in, rock bands and more.www.masoncityia.com

Sunday on the FarmMay 31Farmamerica, Waseca, Minn.Tractor pulls with vintage and fasttractors. Interpreters on hand toexplain evolution of farming. Babyanimals, garden planting, gamesand activities.www.farmamerica.orginfo@farmamerica.org(507) 835-2052

JUNEBerne Wood-Fired Pizza SummerConcert SeriesJune 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15,22, 29, 30; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26Zwingli United Church of Christ,Berne, Minn.Wood-fired pizza is cooked andserved outdoors picnic style withfree concerts at 6:30 p.m. Pizzaorders are taken from 5 to 8 p.m.Pizzas cost between $16-$20cash. Proceeds benefit ZwingliUnited Church & chosen charities. https://sites.google.com/site/bernewoodfiredpizza/bernepizza@gmail.com (507) 356-4340

Rhubarb FestivalJune 6Sylvan Park, Lanesboro, Minn. Celebrate everything rhubarb! Daybegins with the 5K Rhubarb Runat 9 a.m. Festival begins at 10a.m. with entertainment startingwith the Rhubarb Sisters andending with the RutabagaBrothers. Free rhubarb tastingevent, rhubarb games includingrhubarb hoops, rhubarb golf andthe green eggs and rhubarbobstacle course. Pie making,largest leaf contest, Story Tree,exotic petting zoo, Cock-a-DoodleZoo, RhubArt and more. www.rhubarbfestival.org

Bread Making DayJune 6, 20Historic Forestville, Preston, Minn. Step back into 1899 and observecostumed guides as they completethe weekly task of bread making.Nineteenth-century techniques ofbread baking will be showcasedwith hands-on participation. Mixingbegins at 10 a.m. with the breadcoming out of the oven around 3p.m. Admission $7 adults; $6seniors and college students; $5children 6-17; free for children age5 and under and MinnesotaHistorical Society members. Statepark vehicle permit required.www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

Windsurfing Regatta & MusicFestival June 12-14Sailboard Beach, Worthington, Minn. Windsurfing races, food vendors,live music and more. www.worthingtonwindsurfing.comwcofc@worthingtonmnchamber.com

Interlaken Heritage DaysJune 12-14Fairmont, Minn. Hog roast, teen dance, triathlon,street dance, parade, disc golftournament and more. director@fairmontcvb.com

Mountain Lake Pow WowJune 12-16Mountain Lake City Park, Minn. Ms. Mountain Lake Pageant,tractor ride, sporting events,pancake breakfast, food stands,kids tractor pedal pull, midway,grand parade, scavenger hunt,music concert and raffle drawing. eda@mountainlake.govoffice.com(507) 427-2999, ext. 4

Spencer FlagfestSpencer, IowaJune 12-14Patriotic community celebrationfeatures street dance, grandcruise, parade, children’sactivities and more family fun. www.spenceriowachamber.org(712) 262-5680

Borderline Cruisers Car ShowJune 13Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, Minn. Car show, food and beverages at6 p.m.wwwborderlinecruiserscarclub.comborderlinecruisers@gmail.com

Butter Making DayJune 13, 27Historic Forestville, Preston, Minn.During the 19th century, manyfarm wives supplemented farmincome by selling butter. Stepback into 1899 and observecostumed guides as they completethe weekly task of butter churning.Hands on opportunities available.Admission $7 adults; $6 seniorsand college students; $5 children6-17; free for children age 5 andunder and Minnesota HistoricalSociety members. State parkvehicle permit required. www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

Ice Cream DaysJune 17-20Le Mars, Iowa Art in the Park, parade, toy show& auction, disc golf tournament,Scream for Fashion, live music,fishing derby, classic cars, icecream social, bike ride, outdoormovie, basketball & wrestlingtournaments and more.www.lemarsiowa.com(712) 546-8821

Midsummer DaysJune 17-21North Branch, Minn. Annual celebration includes acarnival, kids activities, meatraffle, golf tournament, bingo, firedepartment demonstrations, livemusic and more, with a paradeon Sunday. www.NorthBranchChamber.com

Mankato Solstice June 19-21Riverfront Park, Mankato, Minn. Charity event with local andregional musicians, artists, craftsand food vendors, and Kids GotTalent Contest. Gates open at 6p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday,noon Sunday. Tickets are $15 foradults, $20 family pass, $5 for 14and under Saturday and Sunday. www.mankatosolstice.comvalc@hickorytech.net

Twin Cities JuneteenthJune 20North Mississippi Regional Park,Minneapolis, Minn. Twin Cities Juneteenth is the oldestnationally celebratedcommemoration of the ending ofslavery celebrated in the UnitedStates. This year marks its 150thanniversary. Activities includecanoeing on the Mississippi River,petting zoo, face painting, drawingcontest, swimming, arts and crafts. www.juneteenthminnesota.orginfo@juneteenthminnesota.org

Plein Air Art and Music FestivalJune 22-27Red Wing, Minn. Watch artists paint “en plein air,”French for “in the open air,” asthey capture Red Wing’s scenicsurroundings. Music andcommunity events too. www.RedWingArtsAssociation.orginfo@RWArts.org (651) 388-7569

Concerts in the ParkWednesday nights June 24-Aug. 5Central Park, Red Wing, Minn. On summer Wednesday nights,grab blankets, chairs and picnictables and find a place close tothe bandstand. Schedule filledwith a wide variety of musicaltalent. During bad weather,concerts are held at FirstLutheran Church, Red Wing. www.RedWingArtsAssociation.orginfo@RWArts.org (651) 388-7569

Riverside DaysJune 25-28Springfield, Minn. Medallion hunt, kiddy and grandparade, street dance, funwalk/run, classic car show, kidsfishing derby, beanbagtournament, pork chop feed,pancakes in the park, baseball. spfdchamber@newulmtel.net(507) 723-3508

Watertower FestivalJune 25-27Courthouse Square, Pipestone, Minn. Kids’ pedal pull, street dance,craft and vendor fair, parade,youth baseball tournamentwww.pipestoneminnesota.compipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com(507) 825-3316

Nicollet Friendship DaysJune 26-28Nicollet City Park, Nicollet, Minn.Midway carnival, food andbeverages all weekend. Antiquetractor pull, bean bag tournamentand kiddie pedal pull, live musicon Saturday; grand paradeSunday. Queen talent show andcrowning.vulcanp@hickorytech.net(507) 225-3850

Lewiston Heartland DaysJune 26-28Lewiston City, Minn. Pageant, golf tournament, parade,tractor ride, bean bagtournament, family events, bingo,chicken barbecue, Friday andSaturday night dances. (507) 459-5837

2TH

ELA

ND F

ESTI

VALS

201

5“W

he

re F

arm

an

d F

am

ily

Me

et”

<< w

ww.

TheL

andO

nlin

e.co

m >

>

Kaposia DaysJune 26-28South St. Paul, Minn. Family oriented city festival withparades, queen pageant,children’s activities, athleticcompetitions, crafts, flea market,music and fireworks. kaposiadays.orgcarol@riverheights.com

Lazy River Beer & Wine FestivalJune 27River Front Marina, Marquette, Iowa Enjoy great brews, wines and foodwhile listening to live music.Tickets are $30 per person; $35at the gate. www.lazyriverfest.cominfo@lazyriverfest.com (800) 896-0910

Granada Fireman’s Hog RoastJune 27Granada, Minn.Enjoy a hearty meal and a nightfull of dance, 5 p.m. to midnight. director@fairmontcvb.com (507) 235-8585

Rolling River Music FestivalJune 27Central Park, Red Wing, Minn. Rolling River Music Festivalbrings big names in music to RedWing every year. Bring lawnchairs or a blanket for an eveningof free music. www.RedWing ArtsAssociation.orginfo@RWArts.org (651) 388-7569

Wayzata Art ExperienceJune 27-28Lake Street, Wayzata, Minn. Celebrate summer on the shores ofLake Minnetonka. Enjoy two daysof creativity, live music, communityart-making, cool libation anddelicious cuisine for all ages. WayzataArtExperience.cominfo@wayzatachamber.com

Vikingland Band FestivalJune 28Alexandria, Minn. The Midwest’s finest high schoolmarching bands gather for theparade marching championship. www.vikinglandbandfestival.comgdegier@alexandria.k12.mn.us(320) 491-9268

JULYToqua DaysJuly 3-5Graceville, Minn. Kids tractor pull, GWO streetdance with DJ on July 3; firemenstreet dance 9 p.m. July 4; boysand girls softball tournament, more cigraceville@mchsi.com

1899 Independence DayCelebrationJuly 4Historic Forestville, Preston, Minn.Experience Independence Day asit was celebrated in HistoricForestville in 1899. Take part in agrand ceremony, listen to a localglee club and political speeches,including a reading of theDeclaration of Independence, andwatch an 1860s baseball gamefeaturing the Rochester Roostersand the Lanesboro Excelsiors.Enjoy pie and watermelon-eatingcontests and sack and three-legged races for the kids.Concessions and lunch standavailable. Admission $7 adults; $6seniors and college students; $5children 6-17; free for childrenage 5 and under and MinnesotaHistorical Society members. Statepark vehicle permit required. www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

32nd Annual Music FestivalJuly 4Heritage Acres, Fairmont, Minn.Variety of bands and activities,Old Main Street, antiques, foodand beverages. director@fairmontcvb.com (507) 764-8713

North Morristown’s 123rd Annual4th of July CelebrationJuly 4North Morristown, Minn. Family event, games, food, rides;9 a.m. to 1 p.m. silent auction;10 a.m. parade; 11 a.m. patrioticprogram. Free parking, freeadmission. Sponsored by NorthMorristown Community Club. Allproceeds go to Trinity LutheranGrade School. Located threemiles north of Morriston. caspitzack@gmail.com (507) 685-4372

Karl Oskar DaysJuly 8-12Lindstrom, Minn. Arts and crafts fair, fireworks, golftournament, 5K run/walk, classiccar show, street dance. www.lindstrom.mn.org (651) 257-0805

North Mankato Fun DaysJuly 8-12North Mankato, Minn.Community celebration withcarnival, parade, beer garden, livemusic and more. www.northmankatofundays.com

Red Wing Collectors SocietyConventionJuly 9-11Red Wing High School, RedWing, Minn. Celebration of the history andcollections of Red Wing pottery.Annual show, sale and displayroom open to the public July 11.www.redwingcollectors.orgdirector@redwingcollectors.org(800) 977-7927

Wilder PageantJuly 10-11, 17-18, 24-25Walnut Grove, Minn. Outdoor drama based on the lifeof Laura Ingalls Wilder. www.walnutgrove.orgpageant@walnutgrove.org (888) 859-3102

Trimont Fun FestJuly 10-12Trimont, Minn. Sports, bingo, games,entertainment, food, raffles,parade and silent auction. funfest56176@gmail.com (507) 236-0755

Treasure Island Pow WowJuly 10-12Treasure Island Grounds, Welch,Minn. Celebration of Native Americanculture and history withtraditional food, art, music anddancing. Artisans, dancers anddrummers come from all over theUnited States and Canada forPrairie Island’s Pow Wow. Treasure Island Resort & Casinowww.ticasino.com info@ticasino(800) 222-7077

International FestivalJuly 10-11Nobles County GovernmentCenter Lawn, Worthington, Minn. Celebrate the many cultures inWorthington with a talent contest,music and food from around theworld, children’s activities, more. www.worthingtoninternationalfestival.orgwcofc@worthingtonmnchamber.com(507) 372-2919

Mission SundayJuly 12Lac qui Parle Mission, Watson, Minn. 10:30 a.m. Dakota worshipservice, noon potluck picnic, 1 p.m afternoon program. www.chippewacohistory.orgchippewahistory@outlook.com(320) 269-7636

Festag DaysJuly 14-15Minnesota Lake, Minn. Rides, arts & crafts show, kiddieparade, street dance, TwilightParade and more.mnlake@bevcomm.net(507) 462-3438

Spirit of the Lakes FestivalJuly 16-18Surfside Park & Beach, Mound,Minn. Minnesota wake surfchampionship, live music, magicshows, arts and crafts booths,wine and beer tasting, historicboat tours, food trucks. Search Facebook for “Spirit ofthe Lakes Festival”

Seaforth Polka Fest PlusJuly 17-18Seaforth, Minn. Dain’s Dutchmen, County Line 57at 8 p.m. Friday; Larry OlsenBand, Adam & the Jolly Jammers,Decadence starting at 4 p.m.Saturday. Plus softball, chickensupper, polka mass, kiddie tractorpull and bean bag tournament. Seaforth Booster Club (507) 984-5678

Rails to TrailsJuly 17-18Watertown, Minn. Enjoy the grand parade, classiccar show, 5K, golf tournament,food, streeet dances both nights,kids fun zone, live music,fireworks and more. www.RailstoTrails.wsrailstotrailswatertown@gmail.com

Bavarian BlastJuly 17-19Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm, Minn. Entertainment on three stages,polka and oompah bands, craftfair, food and beverages, barrelrolling, stein holding and krauteating contest, weiner dog races,family entertainment and parade.Pre-fest on July 16 with VivaKnievel and Church of Cash.Camping available onsite. www.bavarianblast.com

Rivertown DaysJuly 17-19Hastings, Minn. Citywide festival featuring musicstages, arts and crafts fair, carnival,parade, fireworks and more.www.hastingsmn.org/rivertowndays.html info@hastingsmn.org (888) 612-6122

Native Food CookoffJuly 18Moore Park, Pipestone, Minn. Sample Native American foods,contemporary and traditional.Anyone can be part of this event.Cooks welcome, do not need tobe Native American, but foodmust contain traditional NativeAmerican foods. Enjoy flutemusic, activities, games. pipe@iw.net (507) 825-3734

Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto ShowJuly 19Bemidji H.S., Bemidji, Minn. Car show, swap meet, car corral,vendors, seminars, kids games. lmarnold@paulbunyan.net

Sherburn Holiday FestivalJuly 19-21Sherburn, Minn. Fun-filled weekend includes adance, chicken and sweet cornfeed, free entertainment in thepark and parade. director@fairmontcvb.com (507) 764-4311

Hoyt Lakes Water CarnivalJuly 23-26Hoyt lakes, Minn. Community picnic, bean bagtournament, live music fire dancing,Miss Hoyt Lakes coronation,lumberjack show, beach party, waterski show, kids’ beach activities, bingo,beer garden, volleyball and softballtournament, firemen Olympics, more.www.hoytlakescarnival.cominfo@hoytlakescarnival.com

Elkader Sweet Corn DaysJuly 23-26Elkader, IowaElkader’s summer festival offerslive music, kids rides, paradeand lots of sweet corn. www.elkadersweetcorndays.netsweetcorndays@yahoo.com

Truman DaysJuly 24-26Truman, Minn.Rummage sales, sporting events,craft fair, pedal pull, parade andstreet dance. director@fairmontcvb.com (507) 776-7951

Kolacky DaysJuly 24-26Montgomery, Minn. Czech heritage celebrated withlive music, food vendors, beergarden, kolacky baking contest,kolacky eating contest andantique tractor display. Tour deBun Bike Ride, classic car show,July 25; Bun Run 5K, grand dayparade July 26. www.montgomerymn.orgkolackydays@frontier.com

Chaska River City DaysJuly 24-26 Chaska, Minn. Local and regional liveentertainment, art and craft fair,golf and disc golf tournaments,business expo, games, downtownsidewalk sale, food and beveragebooths. chaskarivercitydays.comsebenalertim@hotmail.com

3THE

LAND FESTIVALS 2015“W

he

re F

arm

an

d F

am

ily Me

et”

<< ww

w.TheLandOnline.com >>

West Concord Survival DaysJuly 24-26Main Street, West Concord,Minn. Citywide garage sale, tractorpulls, beer garden, 5K run/walk,dunk tank, dances, car show,softball and volleyballtournaments, bean bagtournament, kids activities, mudbog, parade and more. www.westconcordmn.comwcmayor@yahoo.com (507) 527-2668

Blues on BelgradeJuly 25 North Mankato, Minn.Outdoor blues music festivalwith local food vendors andchildren’s activities. bluesonbelgrade.combusinessonbelgrade@gmail.com

River City DaysJuly 31-Aug. 2Red Wing, Minn. Citywide celebration with avariety of events, liveentertainment, Taste of RedWing, arts and crafts fair, sportstournaments, pancake breakfast,parade, beer garden and more. frontdesk@redwingchamber.com(651) 388-4719

Tall Timber DaysJuly 31-Aug. 2Grand Rapids, Minn. Lumberjack shows, chainsawcarving, bingo, children’sactivities, street dances, familyconcert, arts & crafts, beergarden. www.talltimberdays.com

AUGUSTSummer Festival on the FarmAug. 1-2Farmamerica, Waseca, Minn.Enjoy the dog days of summer.Bluegrass music, baseball & morewww.farmamerica.orginfo@farmamerica.org(507) 835-2052

Threshing Day & Antique TractorDisplayAug. 8Heritage Acres, Fairmont, Minn. Old-fashioned threshing, antiquetractors and concessions. www.heritageacresmn.org (507) 764-3531

Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush DaysAug. 14-16Oronoco, Minn.Premier antique show and market, 7a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday,7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. www.goldrushmn.comgoldrush@bevcomm.net (507) 367-2111

77th Annual CornfestAug. 14-16Lakeside Park, Ortonville, Minn. Fireworks, 5K/10k races, parade,games, waffle breakfast, sweetcorn feed, arts, crafts and foodvendors. chamber@bigstonelake.com

Minnesota Garlic FestivalAug. 15McLeod County Fairgrounds,Hutchinson, Minn. Features celebrity chefs, music,artisans and garlic in support ofsustainable farms. Minnesotagarlic growers will have the first oftheir 2015 crop at the festival.Adults $5; kids under 12 $3;stroller/carried babies free; $1parking. All weather event. www.sfa-mn.org/garlicfest/info@sfa-mn.org (763) 260-0209

Pickling, Drying and Sugaring DayAug. 15, 22Historic Forestville, Preston, Minn. Assist the gardeners in pickinggarden vegetables includingpeppers, beets, onions, cabbageand other heirloom varieties. Thenhead inside the kitchen asinterpreters demonstrate various19th century food preservationtechniques including ways topreserve meats, vegetables andfruits, and employing sugar, vinegar,salt and alcohol as preservatives.Demonstrations depend on availableproduce. Admission $7 adults; $6seniors and college students; $5children 6-17; free for children age5 and under and MinnesotaHistorical Society members. Statepark vehicle permit required. www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

Le Sueur County Pioneer PowerShowAug. 28-30Le Sueur, Minn. Hundreds of steam engines, gastractors, old cars and trucks;teams of horses; 1896 sawmilland schoolhouse; blacksmithshop; children’s barnyard andplayground; old time threshing,plowing, baling and earth movingdemos; antique tractor andmachinery consignment auction,9:30 a.m. Friday; tractor pull 1p.m. Saturday.www.pioneerpowershow.com

Potato Days FestivalAug. 28-29Barnesville, Minn. Potato peeling and potato pickingcontests, mashed potato wrestling,strong man contest, sculptingcontest, street fair, quilt contest,car show, entertainment, mashedpotato eating contest, street dance,volksmarch, fun run, softballtourney and cooking contests.Featured event is the Potato CarRaces. Food court with potatopancakes, dumplings, Norwegianlefse, French fries, mashedpotatoes, potato sausage alongwith pork and beef sandwiches,hamburgers, fried bread tacos, icecream, smoothies and more. www.potatodays.comspudlady@potatodays.com (800) 525-4901

Big Island Bar-B-QueAug. 28-29Freeborn County Fairgrounds,Albert Lea, Minn. Top teams from the Midwestcompete in the state championshipof the Kansas City BarbequeSociety. Free admission, stageentertainment and great barbecue.www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org(800) 658-2526pvining@smig.net

Summer Folk FestivalAug. 29-30Finn Creek Museum, New York Mills, Minn. Entertainment for all ages, manydemonstrations, food, tractor pulls,various displays, crafts, pettingbarn, Finnish/English churchservice. Museum includes a 1900original farmstead, log barns, smokesauna, sawmill and gift shop. fincreek.org (218)385-2233

SEPTEMBERCity Wide Garage SalesSept. 3-5Fairmont, Minn. Hit the city wide garage sales. director@fairmontcvb.com (507) 235-8585

By the Light of the LanternSept. 5Historic Forestville, Preston, Minn. Experience Historic Forestville atdusk when the residents are inevening business and repose.Visitors can explore the site asfarm laborers unwind in the barn,ladies of the house discuss votingrights, medicines arecompounded in the general storeand Thomas Meighen finishesbusiness in his office. Admission$7 adults; $6 seniors and collegestudents; $5 children 6-17; freefor children age 5 and under andMinnesota Historical Societymembers. State park vehiclepermit required. www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

James J. Hill DaysSept. 11-13Lake Street, Wayzata, Minn. Combining community traditionwith fun-filled activities andevents, this festival hassomething for the whole family:street dances, fireworks, parade,carnival, craft beer tasting event. jamesjhilldays.cominfo@wayzatachamber.com

UtschtallungSept. 12Heritage Village, Mountain Lake,Minn. Enjoy the Heritage Fair from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. with ethnic foods,bake sale, arts and crafts,exhibits and demonstrations,tours of historic buildings,entertainment at the bandstand.Heritage Village features MainStreet, windmill hand pump,pioneer tools, corn crib wagons,buggies, Native Americanartifacts and more. Bus tourswelcome. (507) 427-2023

Highway 75 Market DaySept. 12Pipestone County Fairgrounds,Pipestone, Minn. Crafts, antiques and flea market8 a.m. to 2 p.m. pipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com(507) 825-3316

Horse Power EventSept. 12 Swensson Farm Museum, Granite Falls, Minn. Horse drawn demonstrationsinclude plowing, cultivating,mowing, potato digging and more.Activities in the house, barn andgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.chippewacohistory.orgchippewahistory@outlook.com(320) 269-7636

Farmamerica Fall FairSept. 12-13Farmamerica, Waseca, Minn.Sheriff’s posse wagon train, antiquetractor pull, Native American &pioneer craft demonstrations,historic site tours, and more.www.farmamerica.orginfo@farmamerica.org(507) 835-2052

King Turkey DaySept. 18-19Worthington, Minn.Free pancake breakfast, GreatGobbler Gallop, parade, 10K raceand carnival. www.kingturkeyday.netwcofc@worthingtonmnchamber.com

Dozinky Festival & Classic CarCruiseSept. 18-19Main Street, New Prague, Minn. Classic Car Cruise at 6 p.m. Sept.18; Dozinky Festival with Czechfood, kids activities, music,parade and other Czech themedevents begins 10 a.m. Sept. 19,with Dozinky Parade of FarmPride at 10 a.m. dkalovsek@newprague.com (952) 758-4360

Car Show and Swap MeetSept. 20Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St. Peter, Minn. Join the Auto Restorers Club ofSouthern Minnesota at this event. snoopy@hickorytech.net

Fall Harvest FestivalSept. 23-27North Branch, Minn.Annual Festival featuring aClassic Car Show, ScarecrowStampede 5K & 1-mile FunRun/Walk, omelet breakfast,treasure hunt, art, craft andcommercial fair.www.NorthBranchChamber.com

OCTOBERAnnual Apple FestivalOct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18Afton Apple Orchard, Hastings, Minn. Hay rides, petting farm,magician, dock dogs, playground,corn maze, apple picking, retreadhill, straw mountain, concessions. www.aftonapple.comaftonapple@aol.com (651) 436-8385

William A. Irvin Haunted ShipOct. 2-3, 8-10, 14-17, 22-24,29-31350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minn. Half hour tour of horror in aretired ore vessel built in 1937.$10 per person. Get $1 off perticket with donation ofnonperishable food item. Forgroup sales, call (218) 623-1236. duluthhauntedship.comirvin@decc.org (218) 722-7876

Fall Arts & Crafts FestivalOct. 3-4Triangle Park, McGregor, IowaTake time to enjoy handcraftedarts from an array of vendors, livemusic and great food. www.mcgreg-marq.orgmcgregormarquettechamber@gmail.com(563) 873-2186

Big Island Rendezvous andFestivalOct. 3-4Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, Minn. See history come alive: fur tradeperiod in the Voyageurencampment, Native American Tipitours, New Ulm Battery and manyEarly American crafts such aswoodworking, blacksmiths andcandle making. Experience thesights and sounds of history.Parking at Freeborn CountyFairgrounds. Admission: $12 adults;$7 for ages 6-11; kids 5 and underfree; family pass for $25. www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org(800) 658-2526

4TH

ELA

ND F

ESTI

VALS

201

5“W

he

re F

arm

an

d F

am

ily

Me

et”

<< w

ww.

TheL

andO

nlin

e.co

m >

>

Apple Cider Pressing DayOct. 10Historic Forestville, Preston Minn. Minnesota farmers often hadapple orchards. Windfalls andculls were used to make cider,“the farmer’s champagne.” Assistthe farm family and their hiredhands as the apples fill thehopper of a small hand-operatedcider press. Samples of cider andfresh baked apple pies.Admission $7 adults; $6 seniorsand college students; $5 children6-17; free for children age 5 andunder and Minnesota HistoricalSociety members. State parkvehicle permit required. www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

Leaf Arts & Crafts FestivalOct. 10-11Triangle Park, McGregor, IowaTake time to enjoy handcraftedarts from an array of vendors, livemusic and great food. www.mcgreg-marq.orgmcgregormarquettechamber@gmail.com(563) 873-2186

Pipestone Paranormal WeekendOct. 10-11Pipestone, Minn. Ghost hunt, gallery reading withpsychic, presentation by ChadLewis, author of “The MinnesotaRoad Guide to HauntedLocations,” cemetery tour andmore. www.pipestoneminnesota.com/museumpipctymn@iw.net (507) 825-2563

Fall Festival of the ArtsOct. 10-11Enjoy the fall colors of theMississippi River Valley at the49th Fall Festival of the Arts indowntown Red Wing. A juried artsfestival offers the work of 100different artists on display, aswell as food vendors, live musicand more. www.RedWingArtsAssociation.orginfo@RWArts.org (51) 388-7569

Apple Butter DayOct. 17Historic Forestville, Preston Minn. Experience the fall activity ofmaking apple butter the old-fashioned way. This day-longevent begins with boiling ciderand apples in a 20 gallon copperpot and ends with sweet tastyhomemade apple butter. Guestscan assist in stirring the butteruntil it’s ready for sampling.Admission $7 adults; $6 seniorsand college students; $5 children6-17; free for children age 5 andunder and Minnesota HistoricalSociety members. State parkvehicle permit required. www.mnhs.org/forestville (507) 765-2785

Heritage Acres Fall FestivalsOct. 18Heritage Acres, FairmontEcumenical chapel service at 10a.m. in Heritage Acres Chapel;sup and sandwich dinner, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the PrarievilleBuilding; antique equipmentdemonstrations - corn sheller,combining beans, plowing; bakingand pressing apples. www.heritageacresmn.org (507) 764-3531

NOVEMBERFairmont Glows ParadeNov. 20 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, Minn. Help Fairmont kick off theholiday season with the annualglows event. Stop out to theFairmont Airport to watch Santaarrive on the North Pole Express.Then line the street from WardPark to Lincoln Park and watchthe parade of lights.callie@fairmontchamber.org (507) 235-5547

Holiday StrollNov. 27Bush and Third streets, Red Wing, Minn. Enjoy the 14th annual Christmascelebration the day afterThanksgiving. See Santa and Mrs.Claus, baby reindeer andfireworks as Red Wing lights upits downtown district. Start yourholiday shopping, hunt for themedallion and enjoy the lightedparade.Wendy@DowntownRedWing.org(651) 385-7850

DECEMBERChristmas in the VillageDec. 5Historic Chippewa City,Montevideo, Minn. Crafters, horse drawn rides,Santa, candy, bake sales, old-fashioned radio show anddisplays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.chippewacohistory.orgchippewahistory@outlook.com(320) 269-7636

5THE

LAND FESTIVALS 2015“W

he

re F

arm

an

d F

am

ily Me

et”

<< ww

w.TheLandOnline.com >>