Featured Events

Rice County Steam & Gas Engine, Inc. Threshing Show

(Memorial Day weekend)

The show features exhibits, flea market, tractor pull, food and special events. Three miles south of Northfield on Hwy. 3. For more information, visit www.ricecountysteamandgas.com

 

Thursday on the Square

(June-August)

On many Thursday evenings in the summer, you will find much of Northfield gathered at Bridge Square, the heart of the city, for concerts and variety shows. Many stores are open, so you may shop in a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere.

 

Fourth of July

Enjoy a hometown patriotic celebration featuring food, music, entertainment, kids' activities, bike criterion and fireworks.

 

Crazy Daze

(July)

Don't miss this crazy shopping spree in downtown Northfield. Fantastic bargains provided by local retailers.

 

ArtSwirl

(August)

A celebration of all the arts in and around Northfield. For more information, visit www.northfieldartsguild.org.

 

Defeat of Jesse James Days

(Weekend following Labor Day)

Come and join in the four-day

festival that celebrates the defeat

of the James-Younger Gang's

attempt to rob the First National

Bank on September 7, 1876.

Witness the re-enactment of

the bank raid, a informative show

that includes live horses, gun shots

and frightened townspeople.

There's also a rodeo, old-time tractor pull, midway, parade, arts festival,

arts and crafts shows and a

variety of other entertainment and activities. For more information, please visit Defeat of Jesse James Days.

 

Rice County Steam & Gas Engine, Inc. Flea Market/Swap Meet

(Labor Day weekend)

Three miles south of Northfield on Hwy. 3. For more information, visit www.ricecountysteamandgas.com

 

Winter Walk

(December — First Thursday evening)

Experience downtown Northfield by candlelight! Stroll through unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminaries, decorated storefronts, and much, much more!

 

St. Olaf Christmas Festival

(December)

Thousands of visitors come to Northfield to enjoy this famous music festival. The concert is usually telecast on national PBS during the holiday season. For more information, visit www.stolaf.edu.

 

Festival of Trees

(December)

This special holiday event includes delightful music, artist-made gifts, highlighted by beautiful natural Fraser fir trees that have been artfully decorated. For more information, visit www.northfieldartsguild.org.