The 3rd annual Artist Showcase, featuring Karen Schmidt (needle felting), Jennifer Wood (water color), Joan Finnegan (oil painting), Ryan Palmer (stone sculpture), Kelly Puent (mixed-media) and David Susag (Wood Turning)
Feeling cooped up? Get away to Lanesboro for a weekend of theater, art, drink specials & live music. Don’t miss the Artist Showcase featuring several local artists demonstrating and displaying their creations. Hidden Halls is an interactive, puzzle room style mystery in this intriguing house. Currently this mystery is only available in the “off-season” so don’t miss it! live theater shows are going on as well at the St Mane and Commonweal. It’s time to dig yourself out and get in an early spring get away.
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
The Lanesboro Barn Dance was begun in 1995 by Bob Bovee & Gail Heil. It is an old-fashioned square dance, typical of many of the dances held throughout the Midwest in the past, in barns, homes and community halls.
The dance is held at this year at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro always with live music and calling (including teaching). Dancers need not have prior experience, nor do they need to come with a partner. Admission is $8.00.
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
The Lanesboro Barn Dance was begun in 1995 by Bob Bovee & Gail Heil. It is an old-fashioned square dance, typical of many of the dances held throughout the Midwest in the past, in barns, homes and community halls.
The dance is held at this year at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro always with live music and calling (including teaching). Dancers need not have prior experience, nor do they need to come with a partner. Admission is $8.00.
They go on tour with Twin Cities Flamenco Collective in Greater Minnesota this August. They will have special guests from Spain to go along. More details will be available. This performance will be at the St Mane Theatre.
Lanesboro puts together an annual festival as an ode to Buffalo Bill Cody who visited Lanesboro and his friend White Beaver in the late 1800’s. While here, they got the idea to start his Wild West shows and it is said put of the first of them, right here in town. Buffalo Bill Days consists of booths, softball and sand volleyball tournaments, a street dance, fireworks, and a fantastic Sunday parade.
Trivia night happens every Tuesday night at the High Court Pub in Lanesboro @ 7-9pm! Check their Facebook page for the theme of the week. Great food, drinks, and company!
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
Trivia night happens every Tuesday night at the High Court Pub in Lanesboro @ 7-9pm! Check their Facebook page for the theme of the week. Great food, drinks, and company!
The Lanesboro Barn Dance was begun in 1995 by Bob Bovee & Gail Heil. It is an old-fashioned square dance, typical of many of the dances held throughout the Midwest in the past, in barns, homes and community halls.
The dance is held at this year at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro always with live music and calling (including teaching). Dancers need not have prior experience, nor do they need to come with a partner. Admission is $8.00.
Trivia night happens every Tuesday night at the High Court Pub in Lanesboro @ 7-9pm! Check their Facebook page for the theme of the week. Great food, drinks, and company!
Orchid Jane is trio of seasoned musicians in the Rochester, Minnesota area. We have played in the region, nationally, and internationally for over 20 years. Our specialty is creating great acoustic versions of your favorite songs.
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
The Minnesota State Legislature recognized Lanesboro as the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota by proclamation in 2008.
The heart of the festival takes place in Sylvan Park in downtown Lanesboro. Start by browsing the Lanesboro Farmers Market where you'll find all the in-season spring vegetables and other local delights. Then enjoy the fun-filled festival entertainment and food, plus try your hand at the free rhubarb games and contests. Great prizes for all events! Stay in town and check out our local merchants, and all the town has to offer.
Other free entertainment includes a rhubarb fashion show (you can be in it),goat chill out , and Rhub-Art opportunities. Music fills the park the entire day so bring your lawn chair and enjoy it all! This year music is provided by a variety of local rhubarb-lovin' musicians.
Vendors provide opportunities to purchase additional rhubarb treats and products.
Honoring our fallen comrades with a parade, program of patriotic music, speakers and gun salute with taps.
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
he Barn Dance on Saturday night includes live music by staff musicians and caller. No experience or partner required for this dance.
Saturday, May 20 at 8:00 PM at the Lanesboro Community Center. Tickets available at the door only. $10.00
The Bluff Country Gathering is a four-day event presenting traditional American music, dance and singing styles. A concert on Friday night at the Lanesboro Community Center features all the staff musicians.
The Spring Boutique & Business Crawl features Lanesboro's finest retail shopping with special deals, prize drawings, and more.
Samples, Prizes, and Sales Galore
This free event gives you and your family the chance to come and sample the outdoor activities that Eagle Bluff has to offer!
Build your outdoor skills by sampling classes that teach skills such as exploring with a GPS, using a compass, archery, making fire, shelter building and survival out in the woods.
Stop by anytime throughout the day, all ages are welcome and registration is free for all who wish to attend. Please RSVP if you are able, but walk-ins are also welcome!
This free event gives you and your family the chance to come and sample the outdoor activities that Eagle Bluff has to offer!
Build your outdoor skills by sampling classes that teach skills such as exploring with a GPS, using a compass, archery, making fire, shelter building and survival out in the woods.
Stop by anytime throughout the day, all ages are welcome and registration is free for all who wish to attend. Please RSVP if you are able, but walk-ins are also welcome!
In 2023 we're continuing with the popular Jokes on Tap at 8pm on the last Friday of each month! Comics Ryan Stock & Andy Holt host and bring in a line-up ranging from seasoned stand-ups to newbies. Join us in the taproom to get your laughs on whether you're watching, testing out new material, or trying stand-up for the first time!
Free entry, plus beer specials
Art enthusiasts can find exciting treasures in the hills and valleys of Bluff Country during this annual self-guided studio art tour.
More information on dates, artists and their locations available on our website or by requesting a printed brochure from our website contact page. Always the last full weekend in April. Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm daily.
34th Annual Lipmaster's rough fish fishing tournment. Carp, white sucker, and red horse; a fish anyone can catch with a worm and a pole!
Registration starts at 11am at Nordic Lanes in Rushford ($6 entry fee for all ages), shotgun start at noon, and weigh in at 5pm at Nordic Lanes.
Fishing boundaries include the Root River between Houston and Lanesboro.
Tournament is open to all ages, geared towards family fun and the beginning of spring.
Multiple cash payouts for largest carp and largest sucker along with payouts for kids entries (13 and under).
Restless, Erratic, Excitable are all descriptions of what it means to be “Squirrely”…and are common traits found in both Squirrels and Midwesterners as we expel from our nests every year in the Spring; ever so eager to take advantage of what we have been unable to partake in during idle colder months. In this case, it’s sharing great beer, company and shared culture of both Surly Brewing and the community of Lanesboro, MN!
