June
| Days / Hour | Activity | City |
|---|---|---|
All MonthWeekends Only |
Alma Area MuseumOpens for the season. www.almahistory.org |
Alma |
All MonthFriday Nights |
Mississippi Thunder Raceway Auto Races |
Fountain City |
All Month8 a.m. - noon each Saturday |
"Market by the Lake"Seasonal produce, plants, and flowers, baked goods, crafts, and flea market finds. |
Lake City |
All MonthThursdays 4:30-6pm |
Farmer's Market, under the bridge.RJAC's Meet Me Under the Bridge - Free Outdoor Concert Friday's. 7pm. Heritage Square Park |
Wabasha |
All Month |
Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. |
Winona |
June 4 - 5 |
Lake Pepin Messabout at Hok-Si-La park.651-345-3855 |
Lake City |
June 4 - 6 |
Great Dakota Homecoming GatheringAt Unity Park. Info: www.dakotahomecoming.org |
Winona |
June 5 |
Tour de PepinBicycling event around Lake Pepin. 15, 32, or 72-mile courses. 800-369-4123 or www.tourdepepin.com |
Lake City |
June 6 - 7 |
Hobbie Fleet 444 at Hok-Si-La park651-345-3855 |
Lake City |
June 12 |
Frontenac State Park Open House DayFree entry to park all day. 651-345-3401 |
Frontenac |
June 12 |
Celtic Music FestivalMusic Loft at Hobgoblin Music |
Red Wing |
June 12 |
Chocolate, Shakespeare and Champagne at Alexander Mansion |
Winona |
June 12 |
Kid's Trinona at Saint Mary's University |
Winona |
June 12 |
Trinona at Lake Park |
Winona |
June 16 - 21 |
Steamboat Days at Levee Park |
Winona |
June 17 |
Exhibit of 19th Century Photography: "Town Across The River" by Gerhard Gesell to August 31 at Wings over Alma
|
Alma |
June 176pm - 8pm |
Kick Off to SummerFun community picnic in the Park |
Prescott |
June 19 |
Country Music Fest - Harbor Bar.Live music from noon to midnight |
Red Wing |
June 1910am-midnight |
Summerfest.Parade, music, vendors, kids' games, walkathon, sand mine tours. |
Maiden Rock |
June 19 |
Father's Day Groovy Sixties Car Show |
Red Wing |
June 20 |
Take a Dad Fishing Day (Father's Day)Free boat launching at Camp Lacupolis |
Camp Lacupolis |
June 21 - 26 |
Plein Air Art FestivalArtists paint Red Wing scenes outdoors. |
Red Wing |
June 21 - 26 |
Slippery's Memorial Fishing Contest |
Wabasha |
June 23, 3017pm |
RWAA Concerts in the ParkCentral Park Bandshell |
Red Wing |
June 243 p.m. - 7 p.m |
Farmers Market |
Prescott |
June 25 - August 1 |
Great River Shakespeare Festival at WSU |
Winona |
June 25 - 27 |
Water Ski Days Festival Live bands, beer tent, carnival rides, antique and craft fair,
antique auto show, games and activities, grand parade |
Lake City |
June 26 |
Stockholm Midsommer Swedish FestivalTraditional foods, raising of the majstång (Midsummer pole) and bonfire www.stockholmwisconsin.com |
Stockholm |
June 26 |
Women's Resource Center Tour of Gardens |
Winona |
June 26 |
Drops and Drama at Masonic Temple Theater |
Winona |
June 27 - 29 |
MN Beethoven Festival |
Winona |
July
| Days / Hour | Activity | City |
|---|---|---|
All Month |
Exhibit of 19th Century Photography: "Town Across The River"by Gerhard Gesell to August 31 at Wings over Alma www.wingsoveralma.org www.almahistory.org |
Alma |
All MonthFriday nights May-October |
Mississippi Thunder Raceway Auto Races |
Fountain City |
All Month |
"Market by the Lake" - see May Thursday Eves. Market by the Lake July 15-Sept. 16 6pm. Produce, crafts, live music, food. 651-764-2649 |
Lake City |
All Month |
Farmer's Market, under the bridge Thursdays 4:30-6pm. RJAC's Meet Me Under the Bridge - Free Outdoor Concert Friday's at 7pm, Heritage Square Park |
Wabasha |
All Month |
Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons |
Winona |
July 1,6,8,10,11,13,15,16,18 |
MN Beethoven Concert Performances |
Winona |
July 3 |
Community Celebration & a Lighted Boat Parade! |
Pepin |
July 4 |
Fourth of July Fireworks!!!
|
Cochrane, |
July 4 |
Entertainment at Ohuta Park followed by fireworks after dark.
|
Lake City |
July 47pm |
Fourth of July FireworksRWAA Concerts in the Park - Central Park |
Winona |
July 7 - 12 |
Winona County FairSt. Charles Fairgrounds |
Winona |
July 7, 14, 21, 287pm |
RWAA Concerts in the ParkCentral Park Bandshell |
Red Wing |
July 10 |
Harbor Days Blues/Rock. Harbor Bar Live music from noon-midnight |
Red Wing |
July 10 |
Upper Mississippi Jazz Festival at Goodview Pavilion
|
Winona |
July 10, 17, 24, 31 |
Drops and DramaHistoric Masonic Theatre |
Winona |
July 111pm - 4pm |
"Wabasha County Annual Homecoming" Chief Wabasha and the history of Wabasha County. |
Read's Landing |
July 11Noon - 7pm |
Summer Celebration of the ArtsAnderson Center at Tower View. Work of over 80 artists, musicians, and writers. |
Red Wing |
July 11 |
Red Wing Arts Association Annual Garden TourSix area gardens, artists, musicians and master gardeners. |
Red Wing |
July 14 - 17 |
Wabasha County Fair
|
Wabasha |
July 15 |
Red Ribbon RideHok-Si-La Park. 651-345-3855 |
Lake City |
July 1710am - 4pm |
Chautauqua sponsored by the Buffalo County Historical Society, Alma Rod & Gun Club |
Alma |
July 17 |
Annual Volunteer Fireman's DanceLive bands, beer and food proceeds go to the fire dept. |
Lake City |
July 17 |
37th annual Stockholm Art FairOver 100 high quality art & craft exhibitors
|
Stockholm |
July 22 - 24 |
Crazy Days at Historic Downtown Winona
|
Winona |
July 22, 293pm -7pm |
Farmers Market
|
Prescott |
July 24 |
Full Throttle Walleye TournamentScheduled in pool 4 on Lake Pepin |
Red Wing |
July 24 - 25 |
Sail for LeukemiaLake City Yacht Club members sale sailing opportunities.
Proceeds Leukemia fund
|
Lake City |
July 28 - August 1 |
Fountain City Players Theater Production507-450-3519 |
Fountain City |
July 30 - 31 |
Riverboat Days Festival651-565-4158 or www.wabashamn.org |
Wabasha |
July 31Noon - Midnight. |
Reggae Fest/Bikini ContestHarbor Bar - Live music |
Red Wing |
July 31 |
Arts Auction/Taste of Winona
|
Winona |
August
| Days / Hour | Activity | City |
|---|---|---|
All MonthThursday Evenings |
Market by the LakeSeasonal produce, plants, and flowers, baked goods, crafts, and flea market finds.651-764-2649 |
Lake City |
All Month |
Exhibit of 19th Century Photography: "Town Across The River"by Gerhard Gesell at Wings Over Alma www.wingsoveralma.org |
Alma |
All MonthFriday Nights |
Mississippi Thunder Raceway Auto Races |
Fountain City |
All Month |
Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons |
Winona |
August 36 - 8pm |
National Night Out! Saratoga Park
|
Bay City |
August 4, 117pm |
RWAA Concerts in the Park
|
Red Wing |
August 6 - 8 |
Wave Runner Event, Hok-Si-La ParkInfo: 651-345-3855 |
Lake City |
August 6 - 8 |
River City Days - Fesitval along the riverfrontParade, Taste of Red Wing, and arts and crafts show. Free music and a beer garden. |
Red Wing |
August 7 - 8 |
Rollingstone Daysfireworks, dance, food vendors 507-689-2307 |
Rollingstone |
August 13 - 14 |
Mississippi Shuffle - Relay for LifeFundraiser for the American Cancer Society |
Red Wing |
August 13 - 15 |
Lions Fall Festival608-687-7221 |
Fountain City |
August 14 |
Walleye-Sauger Classic TournamentLake City Marina, 651-345-5035 |
Lake City |
August 16, 23, 303pm - 7pm |
Farmers Market |
Prescott |
August 20 |
Ragnar Relay at Levee Park |
Winona |
August 20 - 22 |
Goodview Days |
Winona |
August 21 |
The Pepin Lions Club annual Tractor Pull/Truck PullAt the Sportsman's Club. 714-442-7900 |
Pepin |
August 21 |
Classic Rock/Rock FestLive music from noon to midnight www.harborbar.net |
Red Wing |
August 21Noon |
Draft Horse PullAlma Rod & Gun Club. Horse classes from 5,000 lbs - 8,000 lbs www.almawisconsin.com |
Alma |
September
| Days / Hour | Activity | City |
|---|---|---|
All MonthThursday Evenings |
Market by the LakeSeasonal produce, plants, and flowers, baked goods, crafts, and flea market finds.651-764-2649 |
Lake City |
All MonthFriday Nights |
Mississippi Thunder Raceway Auto Races |
Fountain City |
All Month |
Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons |
Winona |
All MonthSaturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons |
Farmers Market |
Winona |
September 3 - 5 |
Farm FestInfo: 608-687-7221 |
Fountain City |
September 51pm - 7pm |
Annual Art & Music FestivalLive music, story telling, eagle exhibit, arts & crafts, food Alma Beach Park, www.almawisconsin.com |
Alma |
September 59am - 5pm |
Funky Sidewalks.It will be a fun day of art, vintage goods, goodies, and funk. |
Lake City |
September 10 - 12 |
Watermelon FestivalDance (Fri. Eve) Daytime festivities & nighttime dance (Sat.) Grand Parade (Sun. 2pm) Info: 507-767-4953 |
Kellogg |
September 11 |
Pickwick Mill DayAt Pickwick Mill. 40609 LaMoille Drive. Info: 507-457-3296 |
Pickwick |
September 11Noon - 7pm |
Celebration of Minnesota Authors and Illustrators Book FairAnderson Center. |
Red Wing |
September 11 - 12 |
Laura Ingalls Wilder Day festival!Parade, "Pepin Laura" contest,
traditional demonstrations, arts & crafts booths, a fiddle contest, good food (alcohol free festival) |
Pepin |
September 123pm - 6pm |
Prescott Daze wrap up at the ParkMusic & salsa contest |
Prescott |
September 121pm - 4pm |
"Disappearing Churches of Wabasha County"Bygone churches. www.wabashacountyhistory.org, 651-345-2605 |
Reads Landing |
September 12 |
Holy Trinity Fall FestDinner, bingo, games. 507-689-2307 |
Rollingstone |
September 17 - 18 |
Flood Run Motorcycle Ride507-689-4183 |
All MVP Communities |
Mid Sept. - Oct. 31 |
"SeptOberfest" |
Wabasha |
September 24 - 25 |
Boats & Bluegrass at Prairie Island |
Winona |
September 25 |
Back Road Tour of historical Buffalo Countywww.almawisconsin.com |
Alma |
September 258 a.m |
an Yan Teopa 10-mile run at Frontenac State Park651-345-3401 or 507-753-2240 |
Frontenac |
September 26 |
Fall Birding By Mini Train through Tiffany BottomsReservations: www.wingsoveralma.org |
Alma |
September 26 |
Food Wine and Cider FestivalReservations Required!: 715-448-3502 www.stockholmwisconsin.com |
Stockholm |
October
| Days / Hour | Activity | City |
|---|---|---|
All MonthThursday Evenings |
Market by the LakeSeasonal produce, plants, and flowers, baked goods, crafts, and flea market finds.651-764-2649 |
Lake City |
All MonthFriday Nights |
Mississippi Thunder Raceway Auto Races |
Fountain City |
All MonthSaturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons |
Farmers Market |
Winona |
All Month |
Oktoberfest celebration |
Wabasha |
October 1 - 3 |
Fall Fresh Art Tour. Studio and Gallery Crawl.Visit working studios and galleries and with ongoing artist demonstrations |
Pepin |
October 211am - 4pm |
Fall Fun Fest - Fall Family FunApples, games, music |
Prescott |
October 2 - 3 |
Johnny Appleseed Days FestivalCrafts, activities, scarecrow hunt, farmer's market, petting zoo, chili cook-off and pancake breakfast. 800-369-4123 or www.lakecity.org |
Lake City |
October 3 - 4 |
Wild Wings Festival for Wildlife Art.Professional artist demonstrations, signings, food vendors, birds of prey. 651-345-5355 |
Lake City |
October 9 - 10 |
Fall Festival of the ArtsRed Wing Arts Association. Info: 651-388-7569 |
Red Wing |
October 9 - 10 |
Voices from the Past Cemetary WalkAt Woodlawn Cemetary. Info: www.winonahistory.org |
Winona |
October 10 |
Smaczne Jablka (Apple Day) at Polish Museum |
Winona |
October 10 - 11 |
25th Historical Society Annual Quilt ShowInfo: www.almahistory.org |
Alma |
October 12 - 17 |
Big Muddy River Rendezvous at Prairie Island Campground |
Winona |
October 21 - 24 |
Flyway Film Festival. Over 30 films. |
Stockholm |
October 26 - January 2011 |
The Naval Art of Thomas Hart BentonAt Minnesota Marine Art Museum |
Winona |
November
| Days / Hour | Activity | City |
|---|---|---|
All Month |
Annual Fall Bird Migration (including tundra swans)Riek's Lake Park and Wings Over Alma www.wingsoveralma.org |
Alma |
All MonthWeekends |
Migration Celebration at the National Eagle CenterEagle Watching - Wabasha Riverfront |
Wabasha |
November 6- 7 |
A Women's Weekend, Stockholm Style.Relaxing spa treatments, fashion and jewelry shows, wonderful seminars and exceptional food and wine! Info: www.stockholmwisconsin.com |
Stockholm |
November 13 |
Tundra Swan WatchInfo: 800-657-4972 |
Winona |
November 209 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Holiday Gathering,
|
Lake City |
November 27 |
Holiday Stroll and Annual Lighting Ceremony |
Red Wing |
December
| Days / Hour | Activity | City |
|---|---|---|
All Month10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Eagle Viewing at Wings Over Alma Nature & Art CenterInfo: www.wingsoveralma.com |
Alma |
All Month |
Eagle Viewing. Wabasha Riverftont
|
Wabasha |
December 4 |
A Country ChristmasMorning event held at downtown businesses. Horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa’s elves, pictures with Santa, children’s gifts, and tons of family fun! |
Maiden Rock |
December 4 |
Wasailing of the Trees and Mideval Feast
|
Stockholm |
December 4 |
Old Fashion Christmas. 1-3pm Downtown WabashaUnited Church of Christ Christmas Bazaar. Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Cookie Walk. |
Wabasha |
December 4 |
Holiday Artist SaleHoliday Lighted Parade. At Arts Center. www.winonaarts.org |
Winona |
December 4 - 5 |
Hometown HolidaysA Christmas Celebration featuring holiday shopping in Pepin’s shops and galleries, lighting in the park, and maybe a visit from “You Know Who!” And where else but in Pepin can you find a “fruitcake catapult?” |
Pepin |
December 4 - 5 |
Stockholm Country ChristmasStep back to another time with sleigh rides, Santa, carolers, Wassailing and more! A festive experience that will bring a sense of magic back to the holidays. Info: www.stockholmwisconsin.com |
Stockholm |
December 4 - 5 |
Christmas Art Walk
|
Winona |
December 5 |
Christmas House TourInfo: www.winonahistory.org |
Winona |
December 11Noon - 7pm. |
Holiday Celebration of the ArtsAnderson Center. |
Red Wing |
