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Explore the Rushford Peterson Valley and find a beautiful and welcoming community
that prides itself on providing the goods and services to meet the essentials of daily life. Set among impressive limestone bluffs and along the Root River, about 3,000 residents in our three cities and surrounding townships make up this community and support a market of diverse businesses. We welcome visitors and new residents to experience and enjoy this extraordinary quality of life–with outdoor recreation, housing, employment, education, public safety services, healthcare, and more. Take Root in the Rushford Peterson Valley!
that prides itself on providing the goods and services to meet the essentials of daily life. Set among impressive limestone bluffs and along the Root River, about 3,000 residents in our three cities and surrounding townships make up this community and support a market of diverse businesses. We welcome visitors and new residents to experience and enjoy this extraordinary quality of life–with outdoor recreation, housing, employment, education, public safety services, healthcare, and more. Take Root in the Rushford Peterson Valley!
Upcoming Events
Apr
24
Sat
all-day
Lipmasters Fishing Tournament
@ Nordic Lanes
Lipmasters Fishing Tournament
@ Nordic Lanes
Apr 24 all-day

Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. at Nordic Lanes for the annual Lipmasters Fishing Tournament. Fish for rough fish on the Root River – the tournament starts at 12 noon and weigh-in is at 5:00 p.m.[...]
5:00 pm
SE MN Bluegrass Association’s (S...
@ Rushford American Legion Post #94
SE MN Bluegrass Association’s (S...
@ Rushford American Legion Post #94
Apr 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

$10 meal includes Catfish (original or Cajon) OR Broasted Chicken, with potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, coffee or milk. 5-7 p.m. FREE Bluegrass Music during dinner hours Support the Southeast MN Bluegrass Association!
May
15
Sat
all-day
Youth ATV Safety Training by Roo...
@ Valley Crest Riders Snowmobile Club
Youth ATV Safety Training by Roo...
@ Valley Crest Riders Snowmobile Club
May 15 all-day
Class is for ATV riders ages 12 and up (11-year-olds may attend, but certificate is not valid until their 12th birthday). Learn valuable skills to make you a safe rider. This course is required for[...]
May
21
Fri
10:00 am
SE MN Bluegrass Association’s (S...
@ Cushon's Peak Campground
SE MN Bluegrass Association’s (S...
@ Cushon's Peak Campground
May 21 @ 10:00 am – May 23 @ 8:30 pm

SEMBA’s Annual May Festival at Cushon’s Peak Campground, Houston, Minnesota! Bands on Friday, Saturday and Sunday — come for a day or all three days! Reserve a campsite by calling Cushon’s Peak Campground at 507-896-7325 or[...]
Jun
18
Fri
all-day
Root River Trail Towns 60-mile G...
@ Root River Trail Towns
Root River Trail Towns 60-mile G...
@ Root River Trail Towns
Jun 18 – Jun 19 all-day

The Root River Trail Towns’ annual 60-mile Garage Sale is ON for 2021. Ten towns along the Root River Water Trail & Root River/Harmony-Preston Valley State Bike Trails are teaming up to put on a[...]
Jun
26
Sat
all-day
Gammel Dag
@ Downtown Peterson
Gammel Dag
@ Downtown Peterson
Jun 26 all-day

See you in 2021 for our Scandinavian Summer Celebration! Click here for event details. The 2021 Gammel Dag Fest may look a little different, but we are planning for a safe and fun day! Please[...]
Jul
15
Thu
all-day
Rushford Days 2021
@ Downtown Rushford
Rushford Days 2021
@ Downtown Rushford
Jul 15 – Jul 18 all-day

Visit www.RushfordDays.com for the details of this annual, multi-day town festival!
Jul
18
Sun
5:00 pm
Sunday Music Series ~ Peterson
@ Peterson Bandstand
Sunday Music Series ~ Peterson
@ Peterson Bandstand
Jul 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Schedule of Bands: July 18 – Mollie B July 25 – Trouble Shooter August 1 – Wayne and the Boys August 8 – The Rutabaga Brothers Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music at[...]
Jul
25
Sun
5:00 pm
Sunday Music Series ~ Peterson
@ Peterson Bandstand
Sunday Music Series ~ Peterson
@ Peterson Bandstand
Jul 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Schedule of Bands: July 18 – Mollie B July 25 – Trouble Shooter August 1 – Wayne and the Boys August 8 – The Rutabaga Brothers Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music at[...]
Aug
1
Sun
5:00 pm
Sunday Music Series ~ Peterson
@ Peterson Bandstand
Sunday Music Series ~ Peterson
@ Peterson Bandstand
Aug 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Schedule of Bands: July 18 – Mollie B July 25 – Trouble Shooter August 1 – Wayne and the Boys August 8 – The Rutabaga Brothers Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music at[...]
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