May and June – The MayFly and June Bug Music Festivals take place the last weekend of May and June respectively. Two days of outdoor (weather permitting) musical performances Friday and Saturday night at the British-style pub, the Contented Cow, in downtown Northfield, overlooking the Cannon River.
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May – The Contented Cow’s DylanFest occurs annually in May, to celebrate the birthday of Bob Dylan.
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MAY 13 – DRINK, DINE & DANCE DOWNTOWN! Food and drink specials, live music and a variety of fabulous entertainment throughout the evening
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June – Two days of WWII themed battles, re-enactments of homefront life, field hospital demonstrations, educational lectures, military and artillery displays, and swap meet. Fun for the whole family!
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Labor Day Weekend & Memorial Day Weekend – Swap meet and flea market, tractor pull, consignment auction and food vendors. Located on the Dundas Showgrounds just 3 miles south of Northfield on Hwy 3.
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Saturdays, May 21 – Oct. 22, 9am-2pm This one-of-a-kind open air market has something for everyone, including the area’s best artwork, fine crafts, food artisans, fresh flowers and produce picked from local farms. Each Saturday offers a different blend of musical entertainment and kid’s activities.
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Along the banks of the Cannon River, lies charming Northfield, Minnesota. See for yourself why Northfield was included on CountryLiving.com’s “50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America” list and named “Best Place To Retire” by Money Magazine!