Get ready to jumpstart your summer with an afternoon full of fun, food, and festivities at Summer Kickoff! Live music Local vendors Food trucks Rock climbing wall Balloon artist S’mores Family-friendly activities

Annual Open House. Minnesota Master Naturalists & Friends of the Bluff – information table FREE Riding for everyone! Music at Welch by Flatt and Square – Bluegrass Trio Ferndale Market turkey samples.

Join us as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary!! -Truth Dyno & Performance will be onsite doing dyno testing-Pulled Pork Sandwiches from the R Bar, Chips, Beer, Soda and Water - all complimentary!-Raffles & Giveaways-Kids blowup & other entertainment We hope you can join us!!

Saturday, June 14 Live Music – InTandem – folk duo Brenda Owens & Lee Mensinger Voices of the Valley is a Cannon Valley Trail program designed to assist a visitor’s exploration and enjoyment of the Cannon River Valley.   Please note throughout the season some Voices of the Valley programs may be cancelled/rescheduled due to inclement… Read More »Voices of the Valley

Saturday, June 21 Live Music – Tom Peschges – guitar and vocals Voices of the Valley is a Cannon Valley Trail program designed to assist a visitor’s exploration and enjoyment… Read More »Voices of the Valley

We are set for the 2025 Midsommar Festival and Tractor Parade. PLEASE NOTE THIS YEAR WE START AT SPRING GARDEN AND GO TO VASA!!!!! Vasa is planning a big day… Read More »Midsommar Festival and Tractor Parade

Saturday, July 5 Live Music – Patti & the Reeds Irish Trio Topics include – Archeology, Geology, Native American Studies, Railroad History, Tree Talk, Wildflowers, or other Natural and Cultural programs. Local musicians share their talents.Programs take place on Saturdays during the months of  May through September from 11am-2 pm  at Cannon Valley Trail Welch Station Access.Please… Read More »Voices of the Valley