Riverfest
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-28 | City of Dawson, Dawson, MN, 56232
Lots of activities for all ages. A concert by the Dawson Boyd Arts Association, a canoe race, the unveiling of a new gnome (Dawson is Gnometown, USA), lots of family activities, and so much more.

Madison Block Party
2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MN, United States
Join Madison for their annual block party! There will be swimming, food, music, and more!

Western Fest & PRCA Stampede Rodeo
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-28 | Lee Mar Ranch, 5333 Hwy 212 W, Granite Falls, MN, 56241, United States
Come out to LeeMar Ranch in Granite Falls, MN and enjoy the annual Western Fest PRCA Stampede Rodeo for three nights of Pro Rodeo events. Also check out the fun events happening downtown Granite Falls at this time.

Benson Music in the Park
2026-06-25 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Roosevelt Park, Benson, MN, 56215, United States
Thursdays | 5:30 PM – 8 PM Roosevelt Park – Benson, MN(Rain venue: Benson Community Center) 2026 Lineup:• May 28 – Aaron Simmons• June 11 – The Cheese Bots• June 25 – Prairie Smoke• July 9 – Joe Lindner (One Man Band)• July 23 – Javier QuirozEnjoy live music under the open sky, mouthwatering meals served up by local non-profits, and the unbeatable energy of friends, family, and community coming together. Bring a chair!

Dawson-Boyd Arts Association: ABBAFAB
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Auditorium, 601 9th Street, Dawson, MN, 56232, United States
If you love Mamma Mia! and ABBA’s timeless hits, save the date for a high-energy night of music and fun!

Appleton Summer Concert Series
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Riverview Bandstand, N Hering Street, Appleton, MN, 56208, United States
Enjoy live music during the summer on Tuesdays in Appleton!

Makers Market
2026-07-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Granite Falls, Granite Falls, MN, United States
Visit beautiful downtown Granite Falls for shopping, specials sales and treats, vendors and artisans, and live music all along the beautiful Minnesota River.

Benson Lights the Spark
2026-07-02 17:30 - 22:00 | Roosevelt Park, Benson, MN, 56215, United States
Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as we come together for Benson Lights the Spark – 250th Celebration of the United States of America!

Thursday, July 2
Starts at 5:30 PM at Roosevelt Park
Fireworks at Northside Rec around 9:15 PM

Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs for an evening filled with food, activities, games, and community fun—all leading up to our first fireworks show in over a decade!

Toqua Days
2026-07-04 - 2026-07-05 | Graceville, Graceville, MN, 56240, United States
Save the date for the annual Toqua Days in Graceville! More details to come!

Dragonfest and Stinker Day
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-12 | City of Madison, 404 6th Avenue North, Maison, MN, 56256, United States
Fun for all ages in Madison! Games, ribfest, street dance, and much more!

Big Stone County Fair
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-12 | Big Stone County Fairgrounds, 220 Fair Street, Clinton, MN, 56225, United States
Big Stone County Fair takes place in beautiful Clinton, and there’s so much to do! There’s all the 4-H activities, live music, kids inflatables, a demo derby, rodeo, and and more! The Big Stone county fair is sure to be fun for everyone in the family! See their website for more details and a full schedule!

Yellow Medicine County Fair
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-25 | Yellow Medicine County Fair, Fairgrounds Road, canby, MN, 56220, United States
Entertainment, food vendors, games & fun for all ages. Come join the fun!
Check out the Yellow Medicine County Fair Facebook page for info and updates.

Chippewa County Fair
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02 | Chippewa County Fair Grounds, Montevideo, MN, United States
Live entertainment, food vendors, rides, games, and much more fun for all ages! Come join the fun of the Chippewa County Fair!

Swift County Fair
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-23 | Swift County Fair Grounds, Appleton , MN, United States
The Swift County Fair is held in the middle of August at the fairgrounds in Appleton, Minnesota. With plenty of rides in the Midway and FREE entertainment and beer gardens in the Chuck Brown Building. The grandstand hosts a demolition derby, bull riding, and more. There is something for everyone! Bring the kids for fun and enjoy the company of your neighbors and friends.​

Cornfest
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | Lakeside Park, Lakeside Park Road, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
Cornfest is great fun for all ages! There are water fights between Big Stone County fire departments, bingo, and live music in the Lakeside Park band shell with the beer tent not far away, and so much more!

Wood Lake Community Fair
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-26 | Wood Lake
Enjoy the midway, great food, amazing entertainment, and parade at the Wood Lake Community Fair!

Lac qui Parle County Fair
2026-09-10 - 2026-09-13 | Lac qui Parle Fairgrounds, Madison, MN, 56256, United States
Come out the the County Fair and enjoy all the activities! There is a rodeo, live entertainment, demo derby, auto race, cash drawings, carnival rides, and more!
Find the full event schedule here: https://lqpfair.com/schedule/

Meander Art Crawl
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | region-wide, Appleton, MN, United States
Join us for the annual Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl! As the name suggests, spend the weekend meandering from studio to studio throughout the region of Swift, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, and Big Stone counties. With over 40 local artists participating, there is bound to be something for everyone! As an added bonus, the Upper Minnesota River Valley will be bursting with beautiful fall colors to take in as you meander from studio to studio.
