Southeast Minnesota Events

The first weekend of August brings people from all over to Lanesboro for a celebration like no other. It is Buffalo Bill Days! Lanesboro is always packed full of people getting the tubes out, softball players, crafts and how could forget the big parade...

Have you seen the new bicycles parked at Preston's Public Library?  The curiosity got the best of me so I checked it out.  The bikes are part of the new Root River Trail Towns Bike Share in Preston. It's my understanding that if you don't have a bike to ride, you can pedal away using one of the bike share bikes...

This sounds like so much fun! The National Trout Center in Preston is holding a birding for kids event Saturday July 29 starting at 10 a.m.  NTC Program Director, Kelsey Hoffmann, will head the program.  Start the morning making a pair of binoculars...

Come one, come all to Family Movie Night in Preston!  Preston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an outdoor movie showing of "The Little Rascals" Thursday August 10.  The movie will start at dusk and will be shown at Preston City Park.  That's the park located on South Hill behind the Power Plant and near the swimming pool...

Fair time is always an exciting time and this year is no exception.  Looking at the clouds looming to the west, I knew if I were going to take some photos this afternoon, I better get to the Fillmore County Fairgrounds pronto!  I made it just in time, taking a bunch of pics and getting back to my car as it started raining...

One of the most popular tractor shows in the area starts today in Spring Valley. The 35th annual Root River Antique Historical Power Association antique engine and tractor show runs Friday through Sunday featuring Cockshutt as well as all makes of lawn and garden tractors...

Minnesotans love to celebrate!  Everything from Buffalo Bill to trout to corn.  This weekend you can celebrate Uff Da Days in Ostrander.  Saturday you can shop for bargains at the flea market.  Enjoy breakfast at the Community Center and join the antique tractor pull...

I've trapped many mice in my lifetime.  We have a KFIL mascot toy stuffed rat that gets passed around from desk to desk. But do I want to learn taxidermy on a mouse?  I'm not so sure about that!  If it sounds like something that would interest you, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro is offering a Taxidermy 101 class Sunday July 16...

Nestled in southeastern Houston County is the tiny town of Eitzen, boasting a population of roughly 250 fine folks. Eitzen's claim to fame is their Family Fun Fest held every year on the Fourth of July. I've never attended the festival, but I've heard it's one of the best celebrations around...

The Lanesboro Excelsiors vintage base ball team is now 3-0 on the season, and is always looking for players! On July 4th, the Excelsiors travel to Forestville State Park to take on the Rochester Roosters! So, if you haven't been to a vintage base ball game, here's some things that I know that can make me convince you that I'm not terrible...