Organization
Family fun for over 150 years, the Fillmore County Fair continues to promote agriculture and the projects of our 4-H community! The Fillmore County Fair has been a family tradition since 1858, and the Fillmore County Agriculture Society has been hosting since 1865. The Fillmore County Fair is a multi-generational event reflecting the values, culture, history, heritage and dreams of all that call Fillmore County their home.
Discover the Stories of the Place and People You Love
Genealogy Library
Rural Life Exhibits
Restored Schoolhouse
Oliver Tractor & Ag Equipment Collection
Bernard Pietenpol Aircraft & Exhibit
Open 9am-3:30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Holidays.
Join the Hardwood Country Sportsmen’s Club to access the club’s rifle range, trap-shooting range, and archery range in the scenic Root River valley! Events include an annual steak fry in spring and an exclusive banquet in fall.
Root River ATV Club is a family-oriented group promoting safe ATV riding. We meet every 3rd Saturday at the Rushford Legion at 10:00 a.m. Our members hold three events for Youth ATV Safety Training each year. The dates for these training opportunities in 2021 are as follows: Saturday, April 17 in Plainview; Saturday, May 15 and Saturday, September 18 in Rushford. We enjoy our local and area trails, and we explore other riding experiences around the country. Check out our website for photos of past club rides and information regarding joining the Root River ATV Club. Find us on Facebook.
Since 1969, the Root River Saddle Club continues to promote family fun and interest in all equine activities. From horse showing to trail riding, clinics to days at the movies, we get together to enjoy horses. Check out our Facebook page if you’re interested in joining us.
The Rushford Historical Society preserves our heritage by restoring and displaying the memorable buildings and artifacts that represent the Rushford area’s beginning. Surrounding the site of the original Historic Depot are landmark buildings—jailhouse, one-room school house, small chapel replica and a log home being restored with integrity and authenticity of the time it was used. Investigate and learn how our community got its start.
The Rushford Community Foundation is a trust, a collection of endowed funds, given by individuals, organizations and businesses, to be used for the betterment of this area. Each year the board of directors grants funds to enhance the lives of our citizens in areas like wellness, tourism, recreation, the arts, post-secondary scholarship, and honoring our unique history and heritage.
Nonprofit organization that organizes Rushford Days, held in mid-July, and the Rushford Arts & Crafts Fair, held in mid-October.
Whenever a Lions Club gets together, problems get smaller and communities get better. That’s because we contribute and support where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world.
The Rushford-Peterson Booster Club is a non-profit organization supporting R-P School and the community since 1992. About 90% of funds raised go to the school activities, and 10% to community support. Donations over the years now total more than$1 million since the organization’s formation. A volunteer board of directors governs the organization and meets monthly. A membership drive and fundraisers are held each year. R-P apparel is sold at Rushford Foods.
SEMBA is a non-profit organization that promotes Bluegrass music throughout southeastern Minnesota. Attend our annual musical festivals, including two at Cushon’s Peak Campground near Rushford. Find us on Facebook!
Snowmobile Club responsible for maintaining 79 miles of spectacular bluff country trails! The Southeastern Minnesota Snowmobile Trail Map can be purchased in Rushford at Kwik Trip, The Corner, Stumpy’s and the Creamery. All proceeds go for trail maintenance. Find us on Facebook.
Offering Christian faith-based counseling, prayer, inner healing, Bible study, and natural health and wellness classes — Open to anyone.
Scouting organization for the area’s youth. Contact Pack Leader Tom Butterfield.
Organization to coordinate events in Peterson, MN
Scouting organization for the area’s youth.
Community organization creating and encouraging the arts
