Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Back To School Shopping Event
2023-08-24 08:00 - 2023-08-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota
Shop local for your back to school needs! Visit participating businesses for specials.
La Boutique Unique
Swan & Bower
Cannon Falls Specialties
Kreate Sunshine Custom Designs
Cannon Falls Library

Farmers Market - Artisan Plaza
2023-08-26 07:30 - 12:00 | Artisan Plaza, 1223 4th St S, Cannon Falls
OPEN RAIN OR SHINE every Saturday! We offer high quality, local produce and products, in a welcomin

Voices of the Valley Cannon Valley Trail
2023-08-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Welch Station Access, 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN, 55089
Saturday, August 26
Helen Forsythe, Banjo and vocals.

Back To School Hotdog Fundraiser
2023-08-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Kreate Sunshine Custom Designs, 31821 64th Ave, Cannon Falls
Help raise money to give back to local schools!

Crimson Roots live music @ Cannon River Winery
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
Crimson Roots offers a blend of tight harmonies, solid guitar skills, and a truly unique ability to arrange music. From The Beatles to U2 and nearly everything in between, there is something for everybody.

Community Dinner
2023-08-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Congregational Church, 220 West Main St, Cannon Falls, MN
On Sunday, Aug. 27, the CVSC will be taking its annual turn providing and serving the community dinner at the Congregational Church at 5 p.m. The dinners, sponsored by the CCIC, are the last Sunday of each month. Please join us!

Adventures In Learning
2023-08-30 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Ansgars Church, 7459 MN-19, Cannon Falls
A CVSC sponsored program, will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church. Jackie Fallon, naturalist, and Director of the Peregrine Falcon Program of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, will give the presentation with one of her falcons. All are welcome to attend this fun and entertaining program! We hope to see you there!

Community Resource Bank Customer Appreciation Day
2023-08-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Resource Bank, 1230 4th ST South, Cannon Falls
Join us for food, prizes and giveaways!

Meat Raffle
2023-09-01 17:30, 2023-09-15 17:30 | Cannon Falls VFW, 218 4th St N, Cannon Falls
VFW meat raffle

BARGO at Tilion Brewing Co.
2023-09-01 19:00 | Tilion Brewing Company
First Friday of every month is BARGO (Bar Bingo) Night! Come and play free Bingo all night long starting at 7 pm! Great prize table and a fun way to spend Friday night with Family and Friends!

Fall Harvest Experience
2023-09-02 08:30 - 13:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
THE ONLY EVENT OF ITS KIND IN MINNESOTA!
Be a Part of our Harvest CReW by Registering Today for the Fall Harvest Experience!
$25/person. (Use code EARLY for $5 off!)
Includes shuttled transportation to and from the Winery and Vineyard, an educational, hands-on harvesting experience, and a tasting of our wines to pair with a delicious catered meal with the breathtaking Vineyard as your backdrop. When you return to the winery, you will have the chance to get an up-close and personal demonstration of the de-stemming process as well as coupons to use on Winery purchases.
Reservations are required for this event. The harvest fills up quickly, so please register today:

Voices of the Valley Cannon Valley Trail
2023-09-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Welch Station Access, 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN, 55089
Saturday, September 2
Flatt & Square, Bluegrass Trio

Relativity- Live Music at Cannon River Winery
2023-09-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
Voted one of Northfield’s best bands, the 3 members of Relativity like to keep their music current. They play songs you’ll hear on the radio today from artists such as The Civil Wars & the Avett Brothers. Relativity’s musical selections also include many old favorites, from classic rock tunes by bands like Fleetwood Mac & John Mellencamp to such varied artists as the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice, & Sarah McLachlan.

Sept e5 - Finding & Keeping the Right Employees (In-Person)
2023-09-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Red Wing Ignite, 419 Bush St, Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
Are you ready to help your business identify a great team that’s here to stay? Join us for an engaging session on “Finding and Keeping the Right Employees” – a presentation tailored to bring you new ideas around your hiring and retention strategies.
What you’ll learn:
🎯 How to attract the right candidates who resonate with your company culture and share your vision.
💡 Crafting Irresistible Offerings: We’ll help you create a value proposition that stands out in a crowded market.
🤝 Cultivating Long-Term Commitment: Once you’ve found your stars, how do you make them shine indefinitely?
🔄 Exit Prevention and Turnaround: Gain insights on how to salvage challenging situations and turn them into opportunities for growth.
🌐 Diversity and Inclusion Excellence: Unearth ways to build an inclusive environment that attracts, nurtures, and retains employees from all walks of life.
Agenda:
☑️ 5:30p – 6p Networking & great food
☑️ 6:00p – 7p Speaker: Sylwia Bujak
☑️ 7:00p – 8p Networking & more great food
Get your tickets ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kwFV7
Funded by the Xcel Energy Foundation

Voices of the Valley - Cannon Valley Trail
2023-09-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Minnesota
Voices of the Valley will be hosting live music at Welch Station this Saturday September 9th on the Cannon Valley Trail from 11:00-2:00. Acoustic guitar player Todd Wrigley of Red Wing will play solo original fingerstyle Americana music. Delicious locally made cheese samples courtesy of Cannon Belles of Cannon Falls will also be provided. Welch Station can be accessed by driving if you’re not able to bike, so come on down and enjoy the beautiful setting and late summer day!

Free Family Fun Day: Back To School @ Goodhue County Historical Society
2023-09-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota
Join us for our September Free Family Fun Day and take a step back in time and learn what it was like to be a student in a one room schoolhouse. Participate in some fun art projects and see if you are smarter than a student in the 1940s!

Forever 70’s DISCO
2023-09-09 17:00 - 23:30 | The Grand 02 Event Center, 32057 64th Ave, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
Event brought to you by: Three Chix Fundraising & The Haven Foundation. Fundraising for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention in Southeast Minnesota
“Dust off your Leisure suit and Platform shoes for an evening of DISCO, Silent Auction, “Thread” Contest, Trivia, Prizes, Specialty Drinks, and MUCH MUCH MORE!!

Fall Festival
2023-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Ansgars Church, 7459 MN-19, Cannon Falls
Worship, Breakfast, Silent Auction, Games and Activities

Sept Lunch & Learn - QuickBooks: The Basics (In-Person)
2023-09-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Red Wing Ignite, 419 Bush St, Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
Discover the Power of QuickBooks Basic Class: Transforming Bookkeeping from a Chore to a Breeze!
Are you tired of treating bookkeeping like a dreaded dental appointment? We understand the struggle of putting it off and the relief that comes with staying on top of it. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Lisa Peterson, a seasoned financial expert, who will guide you through the essentials of small business finances and unveil the incredible support QuickBooks can offer.
Lisa will cover a range of topics designed to empower small business owners like yourself.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of fundamental concepts such as:
📄Balance Sheets
⚖️Profit & Loss Statements
💵The difference between cash basis accounting and accrual accounting
But it doesn’t stop there—she’ll also shed light on why it’s crucial for you to comprehend your finances and who else has a stake in your books. It’s not just about you!
**🥪🥗Lunch will be served so be sure to register.

City Wide Garage Sale
2023-09-15 08:00 - 2023-09-16 17:00 | Minnesota
Citywide Garage Sale
Visit www.cannonfalls.beacon.com to submit your ad. Submit under “Classifieds”. Everyone who places an ad for the Community Wide Garage Sale is entitled to a garage sale sign that can be picked up at the Beacon office, even if the ad is placed online. The office is located at 120 4th Street South on the main drag in Cannon Falls.
The community map with all the garage sale entries will run in the Sept. 13-14 edition of the Cannon Falls Beacon and will also be publicized by the Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

Food Truck Cannon Falls Lions
2023-09-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Minnesota
Stop for a snack while garagesaling this weekend! CF Lion’s food truck will be at Eastside Park from 9am-2pm.

Voices of the Valley Cannon Valley Trail
2023-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Welch Station Access, 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN, 55089
DOUBLE FEATURE THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 16-17 at Welch Station on the Cannon Valley Trail. Voices of the Valley is hosting live music on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Red Wing area singer/songwriter Tom Peschges will entertain on acoustic guitar on Saturday from 11:00-2:00, and the Cannon Valley Ensemble will perform on Sunday from 12:30-2:00. The instrumental ensemble features two accordions and has been working on a variety of old-time polka and waltz music.

Say Goodbye Summer - VFW
2023-09-16 12:30 - 17:00 | Cannon Falls VFW, 218 4th St N, Cannon Falls
Hog roast, live music, Euchre tournament, cold drinks and classic cars!

Hometown Market
2023-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Pius V Catholic Church, 410 Colvill St. West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009, United States
Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:00 am Mass Festivities 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Crafters & Vendors, Live Music – Sawyer’s Dream, KC’s Food Stand, Classic Cars, Live & Silent Auction & Wine Pull
Kids Games & Petting Zoo
$100 Raffle ticket with $9,500 in prizes
A DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Byllesby Park Pavilion Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony
2023-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Goodhue County Byllesby Park, 5001 Highway 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls
The community is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Byllesby Park Pavilion which will be dedication in honor of former County Commissioner Richard Samuelson to commemorate his dedication to parks and trails.

Pumpkin Patch Mission Harvest
2023-09-23 13:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | Cannon Falls, Cannon Falls, Minnesota, 55009, United States
September 23rd 1pm -5pm
September 24th 11am-3pm
Pumpkins & Gourds
▪ Music
▪ Food
▪ Games
▪ Animals
▪ Face Painting
▪ Photo Ops!
▪ Wagon Rides
(Types of Pumpkins: Jack O Lantern, Mini Pumpkins, Turks Turban, Stacking, Pumpkin Pie)
Free Will Donations!
100% of proceeds will go towards the Medical Mission Trip to Guatemala in January 2024 where a group of 15 will focus on increasing access to health care for those living in rural Guatemala and providing vocational training to young woman (ages 8-18) at the Milagro Women’s Center.

Cannon Falls Schools CTE Addition and Renovation Open House
2023-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Minnesota
5:00-7:00pm

Open House at Body Works Clinic
2023-09-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Body Works Clinic, 424 Mill St West, Cannon Falls, MN
Come meet Dr. Steve, enjoy light refreshments and raffle prizes!

VFW Meat Raffle
2023-09-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Cannon Falls VFW, 218 4th St N, Cannon Falls
5:30pm at the VFW
