April 6
Featuring the very best in home and business service and products. Northfield Arena, Highway #3 South 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Speaker presentations, drawing for speicla prizes.
(507) 645 5604 for more information to attend or participate as an exhibitor

 

May 10
Gather your girlfriends for a fun night! Shop the eclectic, one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques in Northfield’s historic downtown and enjoy fabulous sales, giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in the stores as well as dining-out specials, followed by live entertainment at the Grand Event Center. Find more information here.
 

May 25 & 26 and Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day weekend show features a parade, tractor pull, flea market, games, food and other activities.
Dundas Showgrounds
Three miles south on Highway 3
507-645-4336 www.ricecountysteamandgas.com
 

Saturdays, June 1 to October 26 (excluding Defeat of Jesse James Days Weekend) outdoors, then the Fair moves indoors through December. Ease into a sunny, summer weekend by strolling along the picturesque riverside of historic downtown Northfield and take in the sights, tastes and sounds through fine art, organic produce, artisan foods and local music. (Hours 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.)
www.riverwalkmarketfair.org
 

June 26-29

Live performances by local bands are a common tune in this talented "music town." Genres from blues to jazz to folk and rock 'n' roll amplify in this year's four-day lineup. Performances take place at the Contented Cow in Northfield's historic downtown. www.northfieldjunebug.com
 

June 2013

Bring your tasOn many Thursday evenings in June through August you will find a crowd gathered on Bridge
Square in the heart of the city for concerts, variety shows and other activities. Most stores remain
open for the festivities, so shop away in a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere. (Hrs. 7-8 p.m.)te buds to this feast. Whether you're an epicurean or just know a good burger when you bit into one, this event is sure to meet your cravings. There's a beer and wine tent, silent auction, raffle, live music and a street dance, plus more! www.nddc.org.
 

Thursday on the Square

June 2013
On many Thursday evenings in June through August you will find a crowd gathered on Bridge Square in the heart of the city for concerts, variety shows and other activities. Most stores remain open for the festivities, so shop away in a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere. (Hrs. 7-8 p.m.).
 

July 4

Celebrate Independence Day in Northfield and take in the rush of adrenalin as cyclists speedily maneuver through the streets of town to compete in this popular race. Visit www.northfieldcrit.blogspot.com and milltowncycles.com for more information. Races start at 9:00 a.m. with the last race beginning at 4:30 p.m. A kids' carnival (5-7 p.m.) and parade (6 p.m.) follows with a fireworks show (at approx. 10 p.m).
 

July 13 & 14

Take a lovely tour of several private gardens in the Northfield area.You’ll discover a wide range of styles. http://www.thenorthfieldgardenclub.org/
 

July 25
Don't miss this crazy shopping spree in downtown Northfield every July. Fantastic bargains are provided by local merchants. (7 a.m. – 7 p.m. in downtown Northfield)
 

August 1-4
The Vintage Band Festival is an exciting international music event, celebrating the music and the instruments of past eras.
www.vintagebandfestival.org
http://vintagebandfestival.org/news/
651-470-0028
 

September 4-8, 2013
Voted "Best Re-Enactment of the West" by True West Magazine, this event pays tribute to Northfield townspeople who defeated the infamous James-Younger Gang when it attempted to rob the town’s First National Bank on September 7, 1876. Witness the re-enactment of the bank raid and see an informative show that includes live horses, gunshots and brave townspeople standing up against the gang. There's also a rodeo, old-time tractor pull, midway, parade, arts festival, music, arts and crafts shows and more.
www.djjd.org
 

October 19 & 20 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Step inside artists’ personal studios and gather a glimpse of inspiring art media created locally in south central Minnesota including watercolor, pottery, wood, clay sculptures, photography, metal, fabric/wearable art and much more. The 2-day tour winds through the communities of Cannon Falls, Northfield and Faribault.
507-645-7445 www.studioartour.com
 

October 26
Join us under the October moon for this historic cemetery tour featuring actors portraying famous Northfielders at their gravesites.
507-645-9268 www.northfieldhistory.org
 

December 5-8 - In addition to a nationally broadcast musical performance, this four-day event features a traditional Scandinavian buffet, musical performances, book signings and more on St. Olaf's beautiful campus.
1520 St. Olaf Ave.
507-786-3811
www.stolaf.edu/christmasfest

December 12
Come experience downtown Northfield by candlelight. Stroll through our unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminaries, decorated storefronts and more.