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.

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.

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.​

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!

Cornfest
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-30 | 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!

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.
