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Upcoming Events in Bluff Country

May 09 - 10 2025

MN Trout Fishing Opener

May 09 - 10 2025

Mid West Music Fest – Winona, MN

May 14 - 18 2025

Syttende Mai Celebration – Spring Grove, MN

May 16 - 18 2025

SEMBA Spring Bluegrass Festival – Houston, MN

May 16 - 17 2025

Trout Days – Preston, MN

May 17 2025

Root River Triathlon – Houston, MN

May 17 2025

Spring Valley Gravel Bike Race – Spring Valley, MN

May 17 2025

Preston Trout Days Show & Shine – MN

May 17 2025

Can’t Drive 55, Cops n’ Rodders Car Show – Decorah IA

May 25 2025

State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony – Preston, MN

May 31 2025

Music in Bandstand – Peterson MN

Jun 06 - 08 2025

Wisconsin Free Fishing, State Bike Trail, State Park Weekend

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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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Nordic Fest Board of Directors Announces 2025 Honorees

Nordic Fest Board of Directors Announces 2025 Honorees

Visit Bluff CountryApr 10, 2025

DECORAH, Iowa – The Nordic Fest Board of Directors is proud to announce the 2025 Nordic Fest Honorees, celebrating individuals…

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24th Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour

24th Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour

Visit Bluff CountryApr 3, 2025

Join us for the 24th Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour of SE Minnesota. Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 25-27,…

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Celebrate Beer, Wine & Cheese Fest & Taster’s Eve!

Celebrate Beer, Wine & Cheese Fest & Taster’s Eve!

Visit Bluff CountryApr 3, 2025

Join us on April 26, 2025 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at the Oktoberfest Grounds for the 21st Anniversary of Between…

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Vesterheim New Forging Studio Opens in May 2025

Vesterheim New Forging Studio Opens in May 2025

Visit Bluff CountryApr 1, 2025

DECORAH, Iowa — With the completion of a new forging studio at 418 W. Water St., Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American…

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Commonweal Theatre to present “The Half-Life of Marie Curie”

Visit Bluff CountryMar 28, 2025

Lauren Gunderson’s historical drama illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two extraordinary scientists  (Lanesboro, Minn.) The Commonweal Theatre Company…

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