Join Us! The Olmsted County Fair continues to be a place for residents of all ages, rural and city alike, to exhibit the best of their livestock, farm crops, flowers, fruits and vegetables, handiwork and hobbies, baking and sewing, in friendly competition; it has also become a place to gatherContinue Reading

Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center Saturdays at 1 pm* $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations required. Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of regional, nationalContinue Reading

Join Us! A weekly summer staple of downtown Rochester, Thursdays Downtown combines arts, music, food, and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event.  Join your friends and neighbors at Thursdays Downtown to eat, drink, dance, and shop the day away! When:June 12 – August 14, 2025 (Except JulyContinue Reading

Join us The Lanesboro Area Art Trail (LAAT) is a collaborative effort formed in 2013 by and representing individual studio artists who create fine arts in and around the Lanesboro area. Participating artists’ are opening their studios to the public during schedule open house weekends so visitors can visit withContinue Reading

Join us for 3 days of outdoor antique and flea market shopping! Celebrating more than 50 years hosting thousands of antique dealers nationwide! Shop over 300 antique booths to find your one of a kind treasure or bulk up on your inventory! THIS IS THE SHOW YOU WANT TO ATTEND!Continue Reading

Things to know Pick into a wide-mouth canning jar for $25.00. Pick into a standard canning jar for $15.00. Take home as many flowers as you can fit in the jar. We wrap your bouquet for travel. Jar not included in price. Purchase a jar for $5 or a FVO etched jar for $10. Tables are interspersed throughout theContinue Reading

Our small but mighty Farmers Market is listening to our customers and offering the convenience of online shopping. To provide a convenient and cohesive environment where our community can purchase the freshest locally grown produce and farmstead products available directly from farmers and producers who represent traditions and skills weContinue Reading

You’ll find a dynamic array of fun things to do in Rochester, MN. Enjoy our city’s vibrancy, beauty, and charm when you visit our picturesque parks, renowned historical sites, and high-quality galleries and theaters. Attend one of our festivals or events in Rochester, MN, take a trolley tour, or hikeContinue Reading

Visit Us! Welcome to Lanesboro and Whalan! Come hang out with us among the bluffs of the beautiful Root River Valley in SE Minnesota! We ❤ the 🎨 arts & 🚵 outdoors! Nestled in the bluffs of the Root River Valley is a place where history tells stories, the artsContinue Reading

A Distinctively Organized Repertory Company The heart of the Commonweal’s programming is the mainstage season. This balanced yet challenging repertory is traditionally comprised of five plays with more than 180 performances, chosen from among the world’s finest classic, contemporary, and emerging playwrights.  Where:208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN When:2025 SeasonContinue Reading

Art can stimulate both the emotions and the intellect. It can inform and inspire. Commune with creativity and find your center. Come for world-class exhibitions and dynamic interactive programs, and discover welcoming and diverse opportunities that encourage questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. When:2025 Season Where:30 Civic Center Dr 120, Rochester,Continue Reading