EVENTS

in Every

From Crazy Daze to Defeat of Jesse James to Winter Walk, Northfield features activities and events for every season. Check the calendar of events at our website for even more fun events!

MayFly/JuneBug and Dylan Fest

contentedcow.com The MayFly and June Bug Music Festivals take place the last weekend of May and June respectively. Two days of outdoor musical performances Friday and Saturday night at the British-style pub, the Contented Cow, in downtown Northfield, overlooking the Cannon River. The Cow’s Dylan Fest occurs annually in May, on or near the birthday of Bob Dylan (May 24).

Home & Garden Show

April 23 This annual event is the perfect way to start your home and gardening project plans. With over 50 local vendors, this fun-filled event has something for everyone.

Girls Nite Out

May 13 northfieldchamber.com Drink, Dine & Dance Downtown Northfield! Come for an evening of food and drink specials, live music and a variety of fabulous entertainment throughout the evening.

Dundas Armed Forces Days

June RiceCountyWWII.YolaSite.com Two days of WWII themed battles, re-enactments of homefront life, field hospital demonstrations, educational lectures and demonstrations, military and artillery displays, and swap meet. Fun for the Whole Family!

Rice County Steam & Gas Engine

Memorial Day Weekend & Labor Day Weekend (Tentative) ricecountysteamandgas.com Swap meet and flea market, tractor pull, consignment auction, special events, tractor parade and food vendors.

Riverwalk Market Fair

Saturdays, May 21- Oct 22 9am–1pm Riverwalkmarketfair.org This one-of-a-kind open air market has something for everyone, including the area’s best artwork, fine crafts, food artisans, fresh flowers and produce picked from local farms.

Cannon River Clay Tour

TBD www.cannonriverclaytour.com Hosted by 10 local clay artists and featuring 11 guest artists from around the country, this self-guided studio tour and sale will include a wide range of ceramic work.

Downtown Northfield Taste Tour

TBD www.downtownnorthfield.org Sip. Savor. Shop. Join us for a walking food and drink crawl through our historic district and enjoy local flavors from participating eateries, breweries and pubs. Tickets available at Bridge Square beginning at 4:45 pm.

Northfield Garden Tours

TBD thenorthfieldgardenclub.org Take a lovely tour of private gardens in the community. You’ll find an artist in each garden creating a piece of art.

Crazy Daze

July 28 www.northfieldchamber.com Each July you won’t want to miss this crazy shopping spree and the fantastic bargains provided by local retailers!

Bridge Chamber Music Fest

August bridgechamberfestival.org Dedicated to the presentation of chamber music concerts of the highest quality.

Vintage Band Festival

July 28-31 vintagebandfestival.org The Vintage Band Festival is an exciting international music event celebrating the music and the instruments of past eras. The performances take place in many outdoor locations all around Northfield.

Defeat of Jesse James Days

September 7-11 www.djjd.org The Defeat of Jesse James Days is held the weekend after Labor Day and is among the largest outdoor celebrations in Minnesota! Join us and experience the bank raid reenactments, PRCA Rodeo, horseshoe hunt, craft vendors, bike tours, car show, food and so much more!

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival

TBD northfieldartsguild.org Over 65 Minnesota fine artists display and sell their work along the beautiful Cannon River walkway.

South Central Minnesota Studio ArTour

TBD Studioartour.com Step inside artist’s personal studios and gather a glimpse of inspiring art media.

Save A Buck Shopping Event

November 5 Hunt for deals throughout Downtown Northfield! Prize drawings and great discounts at many shops and eateries!

St. Olaf Christmas Festival

December stolaf.edu/christmasfest The St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas. It features more than 500 student musicians.

Tuba Christmas

December vintagebandfestival.org Tuba Christmas is an event that brings together euphonium, baritone and tuba players of all ages to play Christmas carols for the enjoyment of family, friends and the general public.

Winter Walk

December 8 northfieldchamber.com Stroll through unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminaries.