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Upcoming Events in Bluff Country

Jun 26 2025 - Jul 27 2025

Great River Shakespeare Festival – Winona MN

Jul 01 2025

Music in the Park – Caledonia MN

Jul 02 - 05 2025

Riverfest – La Crosse WI

Jul 04 - 06 2025

July 4th Celebration – Harmony MN

Jul 05 2025

Harmony Spirits Car Show – MN

Jul 08 2025

Music in the Park – Caledonia MN

Jul 08 - 12 2025

Winneshiek County Fair – Decorah IA

Jul 10 2025

Rhythm by the River – Preston MN

Jul 11 - 13 2025

Moto Guzzi Ralley – Elkader IA

Jul 11 - 13 2025

Rose Creek Fun Days – MN

Jul 11 - 12 2025

Car Show at Fins & Films – Spring Valley MN

Jul 12 2025

Spring Creek MX Pro National – Millville MN

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Bluff Country News

“Let’s have Harmony” is the theme of this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Harmony, Minn. Photo submitted

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Harmony – Four Days of Family Fun and Festivities!

Visit Bluff CountryJun 30, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee You’re invited to spend Independence Day in Harmony, Minn., where the town’s annual Fourth of July…

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Experience, Brownsville, a Quaint River Town on the Mississippi River

Experience, Brownsville, a Quaint River Town on the Mississippi River

Visit Bluff CountryJun 24, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Surrounded by massive limestone bluffs along the mighty Mississippi River, Brownsville combines the beauty of untouched…

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Brownsville Day parade entry promoting the town’s Fire Rescue. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Celebrate Small-Town Spirit at Laura Days and Brownsville Days

Visit Bluff CountryJun 23, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee Summer in the Midwest wouldn’t be complete without the joy of community celebrations. Two standout events…

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Founders Day Celebrates 10 Years in Downtown Caledonia

Founders Day Celebrates 10 Years in Downtown Caledonia

Visit Bluff CountryJun 5, 2025

By Charlene Corson Selbee This year marks the 10th anniversary of Founders Day being held in downtown Caledonia. The celebration…

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Art in the Park

44th annual Art in the Park fine art festival in Lanesboro

Visit Bluff CountryMay 19, 2025

Presented by Lanesboro Arts on Saturday, June 14th in scenic Lanesboro, MN Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the 44th annual Art in…

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Dana Boler Photography on the Cover of Visit Bluff Country Magazine

Dana Boler Photography on the Cover of Visit Bluff Country Magazine

Visit Bluff CountryMay 8, 2025

Caledonia resident Dana Boler captured the stunning photo featured on the cover of the 2025-2026 Visit Bluff Country magazine. Taken last June…

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Join Vesterheim to Celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day

Join Vesterheim to Celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day

Visit Bluff CountryMay 7, 2025

Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, invites everyone to celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, on May 16,…

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New Exhibit at Vesterheim Museum

New Exhibit at Vesterheim Museum

Visit Bluff CountryApr 25, 2025

Meet Guest Curator Dr. Nancy Coleman at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, at an opening reception…

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Drift Cycle Bike Share Launching in the City of La Crosse

Drift Cycle Bike Share Launching in the City of La Crosse

Visit Bluff CountryApr 17, 2025

Explore is excited to announce that Drift Cycle Bike Share is launching for the 2025 season in the city of…

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Wrapping up the season!

Wrapping up the season!

Visit Bluff CountryApr 15, 2025

Exciting news from CCA! We’re wrapping up the season with an amazing mix of music from folk to 80’s Party…

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