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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
Aug
11
Thu
6:00 pm
Rushford’s Thursdays in August M...
@ Downtown Street Venues
Rushford’s Thursdays in August M...
@ Downtown Street Venues
Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bring a Lawn Chair and Enjoy Live Music on the streets of Downtown Rushford! The line-up for this music series: Rutabaga Brothers (Rhythm and Blues) August 4th 6-8 pm next to Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar[...]
Aug
13
Sat
7:30 am
Good Shepherd Golf Classic
@ Ferndale Golf Course
Good Shepherd Golf Classic
@ Ferndale Golf Course
Aug 13 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
A BEST SHOT Scramble Golfing format. Women, Men & Mixed, three person team. Registration is from 7:30 am to 8:00 am. Start will be 8:30 am SHARP. This event is a fundraiser for the Good[...]
Aug
16
Tue
3:30 pm
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers...
@ Rushford Depot
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers...
@ Rushford Depot
Aug 16 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Every week on Tuesdays during our warmer weather months. Local products include canned goods, home-baked breads and treats, handmade jewelry, essential oil products, and fresh produce.
Aug
18
Thu
all-day
SE MN Bluegrass Association’s (S...
@ Cushon's Peak Campground
SE MN Bluegrass Association’s (S...
@ Cushon's Peak Campground
Aug 18 – Aug 21 all-day

SEMBA’s Annual August Festival at Cushon’s Peak Campground, Houston, Minnesota! Bands on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – come for a day or all four days! 10am – 8pm. SEMBA August Flyer 2022 SEMBA’s 30 Years of[...]
6:00 pm
Rushford’s Thursdays in August M...
@ Downtown Street Venues
Rushford’s Thursdays in August M...
@ Downtown Street Venues
Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bring a Lawn Chair and Enjoy Live Music on the streets of Downtown Rushford! The line-up for this music series: Rutabaga Brothers (Rhythm and Blues) August 4th 6-8 pm next to Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar[...]
Aug
20
Sat
all-day
Bluff Land Triathlon
@ Creekside Park
Bluff Land Triathlon
@ Creekside Park
Aug 20 all-day

Bluff Land Triathlon is your fall challenge on the beautiful Root River and Magelssen Bluff trails. Chip-timing is used for all three legs of this Run – Bike – Hike. Register online to participate as[...]
Aug
23
Tue
3:30 pm
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers...
@ Rushford Depot
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers...
@ Rushford Depot
Aug 23 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Every week on Tuesdays during our warmer weather months. Local products include canned goods, home-baked breads and treats, handmade jewelry, essential oil products, and fresh produce.
Aug
25
Thu
6:00 pm
Rushford’s Thursdays in August M...
@ Downtown Street Venues
Rushford’s Thursdays in August M...
@ Downtown Street Venues
Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bring a Lawn Chair and Enjoy Live Music on the streets of Downtown Rushford! The line-up for this music series: Rutabaga Brothers (Rhythm and Blues) August 4th 6-8 pm next to Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar[...]
Aug
30
Tue
3:30 pm
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers...
@ Rushford Depot
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers...
@ Rushford Depot
Aug 30 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Every week on Tuesdays during our warmer weather months. Local products include canned goods, home-baked breads and treats, handmade jewelry, essential oil products, and fresh produce.
Sep
3
Sat
4:00 pm
Live Music at The Driftless Trad...
@ The Driftless Trading Post
Live Music at The Driftless Trad...
@ The Driftless Trading Post
Sep 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Great food, river rentals, and now live music! 6/11/22 TravACE 12-3pm 6/25/22 Gammel Dag – Cat and the Fiddle – 4-7pm 7/2/22 Bruce Greenwood – 12-3pm 8/6/22 Tom Carpenter – 12-3pm 9/3/22 Spartz Electric 4-7pm 9/10/22 [...]
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