Western Minnesota Prairie Waters

Syttende Mai
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | City of Milan, Milan, MN, 56262, United States
We will be holding our annual Taste of Syttende Mai in Milan on May 16th. Please join us for a day of fun, food, and community.

Benson Music in the Park
2026-05-28 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 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!

Spoon Gathering
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-06 | Milan Village Arts School, PO Box 230, Milan, MN, 56262, United States
Sitting in the sun on the spacious front porch of a 1915 school house meticulously restored in the traditional Norwegian style, or sitting outside in the evening around a roaring fire – always among friends. That is one way to describe the annual gathering of the spoon carvers each June in Milan.

Makers Market
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-02 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.

Prairie Arts Center: Michael Shynes
2026-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Prairie Arts Center, Madison, MN, United States
Michael has built a successful career as a singer-songwriter known for his emotional depth and vocal prowess. His music seamlessly blends elements of folk, pop, and soul, earning him widespread recognition.
Tickets available at https://www.theprairieartscenter.org/ or the door, or Madison Mercantile. Free will donation for tickets, pay what you can.

Appleton Summer Concert Series
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Riverview Bandstand, N Hering Street, Appleton, MN, 56208, United States
Enjoy live music during the summer on Tuesdays in Appleton!

Pioneerland Band Festival Parade & Annual Flag Day Festival
2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 | City of Benson, Benson, MN, 56215, United States
Benson’s Annual Pioneerland Band Festival features many Minnesota high school bands competing in a parade for prizes.

Fiesta Days
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-20 | City of Montevideo, 103 Canton Avenue, Montevideo, MN, 56208, United States
A city festival that celebrates the sister city relationship between Montevideo, MN and Montevideo, Uruguay. Come celebrate with parades, grill outs, kids activities, dancing, music, and more!

Prairie Arts Center: Dissonant Creatures with Aaron Kerr
2026-06-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Prairie Arts Center, Madison, MN, United States
Aaron’s Dissonant Creatures is an all instrumental group hailing from St. Paul, MN. The ensemble performs original compositions, and their music has been described as a mix of jazz fusion, free jazz, and heavy metal.
Tickets available at https://www.theprairieartscenter.org/ or the door, or Madison Mercantile. Free will donation for tickets, pay what you can.

Hat Daze
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | Canby Central Park, 4th Street W and St Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN, 56220, United States
A city festival that’s perfect for the family on Father’s Day weekend! Watch the parade, enjoy a community breakfast, and many more events for all ages!

Milwaukee Road Heritage Center Festival
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Milwaukee Road Heritage Center, 301 State Rd, Montevideo, MN, 56265, United States
Join in on the fun at the Milwaukee Road Heritage Center Annual Festival!

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 | 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.

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!

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!

Kid Day
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-19 | City of Benson, Benson, MN, 56215, United States
A celebration dedicated to the kids! The weekend is fun-filled with a parade, fire truck rides, swimming at the Benson Aquatic Center, a carnival, and more!

Yellow Medicine County Fair
2026-07-23 - 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.
