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Events This Month   

  August
   
  • 1  -    Sunday
 

24th Annual Cannon Cruisin' Days Car & Truck Show

 

Eight classes with plaques to best in each class. 50s & 60s music, door prizes, swap & flea market, and fun for a good cause.  Participant voting and individual classes.  Cannon Falls Lion's Club will be selling pancake breakfast at the park that morning. Registration:  donation to Cannon Falls Food Shelf. Free admission.

 

Hannah's Bend Park~Cannon Falls

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

   
  • 5 - Thursday
 

First Thursday Fun Fest

 

Street fair featuring vendor booths with a variety of merchandise including jewelry, honey, crafts, wine, home-baked goodies, and more, live music, bingo, clowns, face-painting, kid's activities and concessions. Event held on Mill Street (between 4th Street and the Cannon River Winery) in historic Downtown Cannon Falls.

August Musical performances by:

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Kentucky Baroque Trumpets

6:30 - 8 p.m. Sweet North Band

Downtown Cannon Falls

Mill Street (between 4th St and the Cannon River Winery)

5 - 8 p.m.

   
  • 7 - Saturday
 

VFW Chicken BBQ

 

Come and enjoy the popular VFW Chicken BBQ. Serving from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the VFW/American Legion Post Home. Cost $9.00 per person

218 North 4th Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

4 - 9 p.m.

   
  • 14 - Saturday
 

Cannon River Winery Vineyard Tour

 

Come and see the vineyards of the Cannon River Winery. The vineyard will be open to the public for tours  and  grape harvesting in the fall. If you are looking for a day away among the beautiful rolling hills of Sogn Valley perhaps a casual walk or a relaxing picnic would entice you.

A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting and you値l swear for a minute you just stepped off a plane into the Napa Valley.

Please stop by the Cannon River Winery to purchase your tickets in advance and to get directions to the vineyard.  For those 21 and older - Cost:  $5.00. Children are free.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

Vineyard hours are 12:00-5:00 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m. (tour times)

 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and  enjoy live musical entertainment featuring Tim Brown

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

1 - 4 p.m.

   
  • 15 - Sunday
 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring J.A.S.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

1 - 4 p.m.

   
  • 21 - Saturday
 

Cannon River Winery Vineyard Tour

 

Come and see the vineyards of the Cannon River Winery. The vineyard will be open to the public for tours  and  grape harvesting in the fall. If you are looking for a day away among the beautiful rolling hills of Sogn Valley perhaps a casual walk or a relaxing picnic would entice you.

A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting and you値l swear for a minute you just stepped off a plane into the Napa Valley.

Please stop by the Cannon River Winery to purchase your tickets in advance and to get directions to the vineyard.  For those 21 and older - Cost:  $5.00. Children are free.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

Vineyard hours are 12:00-5:00 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m. (tour times)

 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring Duke Zecco

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

1 - 4 p.m.

   
  • 28 - Saturday
 

Summer Indulgence at the Cannon River Winery

 

Enjoy the day sipping wine and shopping for unique gifts including locally-made jewelry, lotions, a boutique, and sample local foods.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

10 a.m.  - 5  p.m.

   
  • 29 - Sunday
 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring Chris Herriges

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

1 - 4  p.m.

   
Looking Ahead
   
  September
   
  • 2 - Thursday
 

First Thursday Fun Fest

 

Street fair featuring vendor booths with a variety of merchandise including jewelry, honey, crafts, wine, home-baked goodies, and more, live music, bingo, clowns, face-painting, kid's activities and concessions. Event held on Mill Street (between 4th Street and the Cannon River Winery) in historic Downtown Cannon Falls.

Downtown Cannon Falls

Mill Street (between 4th St and the Cannon River Winery)

5 - 8 p.m.

   
  • 4 - Saturday
 

Cannon River Winery Vineyard Tour

 

Come and see the vineyards of the Cannon River Winery. The vineyard will be open to the public for tours  and  grape harvesting in the fall. If you are looking for a day away among the beautiful rolling hills of Sogn Valley perhaps a casual walk or a relaxing picnic would entice you.

A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting and you値l swear for a minute you just stepped off a plane into the Napa Valley.

Please stop by the Cannon River Winery to purchase your tickets in advance and to get directions to the vineyard.  For those 21 and older - Cost:  $5.00. Children are free.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

Vineyard hours are 12:00-5:00 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m. (tour times)

 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring The Ditchlilies

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

5 - 8 p.m.

   
  • 5 - Sunday
 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring Andrew Walesch

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

1 - 4 p.m.

   
  • 9-10-11 - Thursday -Friday-Saturday
 

Robinson Outdoors Annual Garage Sale

 

Hours:  Thursday and Friday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m./ Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

110 North Park Drive~ Cannon Falls

   
  • 10 - Friday
 

Shepherd's Center Adventures in Learning

 

The featured speaker is Arlene Nelson, author of "Crackers & Milk," which tells the amazing story of strength, determination, loyalty and resilience.  Also speaking will be Dr. Glover and CAO Bill Priest from the Cannon Falls Medical Center.  The cost is $5 and includes lunch.  The public is invited to attend, and those attending are asked to call the Shepherd's Center at 263-2136

St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church

7459 Highway 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls

9:30 a.m. - Noon

 

C. F. Education Foundation Back-to-School Kick-off Tailgate Party

 

Join your friends and family prior to the varsity football game between the Cannon Falls Bombers against Rochester Lourdes at the C. F. Ed Foundation's Back-to-School Kick-Off Tailgate Party sponsored by Merchants Bank.   Tailgate party is FREE to anyone, but admission to the game is required (regular activity prices for adults/children).  Tailgate party games/activities include:  DJ, Matchbox car race, Bean Bag toss, face painting, cotton candy, moonbounce, Bomber Boosters selling food.  Tickets are required to participate in games/activities and can be purchased at the tailgate party. All  tickets get entered in for drawings during the event.

The CF Ed Foundation will also be selling Raffle Tickets for $5 for 2 Vikings tickets, 2- family athletic season passes, and 2 CF Sweatshirts that drawing will be held at halftime of the Homecoming game Sept. 24th.  All proceeds benefiting the CF Ed foundation.

John Burch Park~Downtown Cannon Falls

4 - 7 p.m.

   
  • 11 - Saturday
 

Lake Byllesby Association's Annual Garage Sale

 

Hours:  7 a.m. - Noon

6400 296th Street~ Cannon Falls

 

Cannon River Winery Vineyard Tour

 

Come and see the vineyards of the Cannon River Winery. The vineyard will be open to the public for tours  and  grape harvesting in the fall. If you are looking for a day away among the beautiful rolling hills of Sogn Valley perhaps a casual walk or a relaxing picnic would entice you.

A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting and you値l swear for a minute you just stepped off a plane into the Napa Valley.

Please stop by the Cannon River Winery to purchase your tickets in advance and to get directions to the vineyard.  For those 21 and older - Cost:  $5.00. Children are free.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

Vineyard hours are 12:00-5:00 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m. (tour times)

   
  • 12 - Sunday
 

 Omelet Breakfast

 

Enjoy an omelet breakfast sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion as a fundraiser for the Veteran's Memorial. Cost:  $8/plate

Lower Level of the VFW/American Legion Club

218 North 4th Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

7:30 a.m. - Noon

   
  • 18 - Saturday
 

 Annual Harvest Festival at Frog Creek Pottery

 

Enjoy a delightful autumn day in the country. Discover a cornucopia of clever ideas for Fall decorating...Hop, skip, and jump your way through some early holiday shopping at the Annual Frog Creek Harvest Festival--featuring some of the area's finest artisans and growers. Stroll around the pond and enjoy pumpkins, scarecrows, corn stalks, squash, gourds, mums, apples, honey, beeswax candles, handmade soaps, birdhouses, bird feeders, yard art, handmade hats, clothing, jewelry, pottery, hand blown glass, metal work, painting, photography and much more!

Frog Creek Pottery

32336 40th Avenue~Cannon Falls

Phone: 507-263-7410 | Toll Free: 877-546-5472 | Email: frogcreek@frontiernet.net 

10 a.m - 5 p.m.

 

Cannon River Winery Vineyard Tour

 

Come and see the vineyards of the Cannon River Winery. The vineyard will be open to the public for tours  and  grape harvesting in the fall. If you are looking for a day away among the beautiful rolling hills of Sogn Valley perhaps a casual walk or a relaxing picnic would entice you.

A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting and you値l swear for a minute you just stepped off a plane into the Napa Valley.

Please stop by the Cannon River Winery to purchase your tickets in advance and to get directions to the vineyard.  For those 21 and older - Cost:  $5.00. Children are free.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

Vineyard hours are 12:00-5:00 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m. (tour times)

 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring The Average Janes

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

5 - 8 p.m.

   
  • 19 - Sunday
 

Fall Festival at St. Pius V Catholic Church

 

Music and dancing, craft and country store, bingo, children's games, outside food and refreshments.

  • 10 a.m.      Polka Mass with the Wendinger Band

  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.   Roast Beef Dinner

  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.   Silent Auction

  • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.  Music by the Wendinger Band

  • 2 - 3 p.m.    Live Auction/Raffle

St. Pius V Catholic Church is located 1 block north of the traffic light intersection of Hwy 19 & County 24 south in ~Downtown Cannon Falls

507-263-2578

 

 Annual Harvest Festival at Frog Creek Pottery

 

Enjoy a delightful autumn day in the country. Discover a cornucopia of clever ideas for Fall decorating...Hop, skip, and jump your way through some early holiday shopping at the Annual Frog Creek Harvest Festival--featuring some of the area's finest artisans and growers. Stroll around the pond and enjoy pumpkins, scarecrows, corn stalks, squash, gourds, mums, apples, honey, beeswax candles, handmade soaps, birdhouses, bird feeders, yard art, handmade hats, clothing, jewelry, pottery, hand blown glass, metal work, painting, photography and much more!

Frog Creek Pottery

32336 40th Avenue~Cannon Falls

Phone: 507-263-7410 | Toll Free: 877-546-5472 | Email: frogcreek@frontiernet.net 

10 a.m - 3 p.m.

 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring J.A.S.

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

1 - 4 p.m.

   
  • 25 - Saturday
 

Community Wide Garage Sale Day

 

Everything for sale, including the kitchen sink! Savvy bargain hunters will find treasures at the annual community wide garage sale day, when 90+ garage sales will take place throughout the community. In addition the Farmers Market will be open for business in the community parking lot in downtown Cannon Falls. A map of the garage sales will be posted on this site at a later date.

 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring Chris Herriges

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

5 - 8 p.m.

   
  • 26 - Sunday
 

Live Music at the Cannon River Winery

 

Come and enjoy live musical entertainment featuring High Street Strings

Cannon River Winery

420 West Mill Street~Downtown Cannon Falls

 

1 - 4 p.m.

   

For more information on any of these events, please contact the Chamber at: 507-263-2289, or email us at: tourism@cannonfalls.org


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