Defeat of Jesse James Days
(September — 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. There are re-enactments of the bank raid,
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
www.defeatofjessejamesdays.org or www.djjd.org
Rice County Steam & Gas
Engine, Inc. Threshing Show
(Memorial weekend)
Flea market and swap meet.
(Labor Day weekend)
Tractor Pull & Parade, Flea Market, Music and Exhibits.
Three miles south of Northfield on Hwy 3.
For more information, please 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! For more information, please visit the Calendar of Community Events page.
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, please visit www.stolaf.edu
Fourth of July Celebration
(July)
Enjoy a patriotic celebration featuring food, music, entertainment, kids' activities, bike criterion and fireworks.
Crazy Daze
(July)
Share in this crazy shopping spree. Fantastic bargains provided
by local retailers. For more information, please visit the Calendar of Community Events page.
ArtSwirl
(August)
Celebrating all arts in and around Northfield.
For more information, please visit www.northfieldartsguild.org
Farmers Market
(May-October)
Delicious homemade and home-grown items for your enjoyment. Tuesday and Friday, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Riverside Park on Seventh Street.
Thursday on the Square
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.
Click here for a Calendar of Community Events
