Our fall festival is nestled in the park, amongst the beauty of our historical Covered Bridge.  

Zumbrota Hospital 20 Year Reunion

Friday 3-7 PM

It's been 20 years since the closure of our Zumbrota Hospital!  And the healthcare workers who spent so many years there are getting together to celebrate and remember!  The event will be held at the Covered Bridge Restaurant from 3-7pm.  Contact Leah Wichmann Hinz for more. 

United Redeemer Church - Car Hop

Friday 5-7

Hosted by United Redeemer Lutheran Church, your classic supper Car Hop returns! They'll be serving burgers, hot dogs, floats and snow cones at the church.

Tat Erredge 5k/10k Memorial Run

Saturday 8am

Honoring the late Tat Erredge or Zumbrota, a musical and running legend of our community - the annual 5k run/walk will return again Saturday morning. This year including a 10k!

Click here for sign up.

Sports

Saturday Morning 

Coed Volleyball 

Youth & Adult 3on3 Basketball Saturday 

Click here to sign ups

Pickleball Tournament

Saturday 

Our first pickleball tournament at the new courts in the park! Tournament details to come with intent for womens and coed sessions.

Veterans Memorial - special service

Saturday - 11

Guest speaker Aircraft Commander, Jim Ottman will be giving a short presentation, alongside some special music & viewing of a (near replica of) UH1H helicopter that he flew in Vietnam. 

Held at the Veteran's Memorial site

Lions Club Bingo

Saturday

The Lions Club will also be hosting BINGO in the park on Saturday at the covered pavilion near Kids Kingdom.

Public Library

Saturday 10:30

Story time in the Library (or out front!) at 10:30

Annual book sale on the sidewalk

**Return of the kids Bridge Building Competition

Vendors in the Park

Saturday & Sunday 

Shop local vendors in the park.  A full list of those shops can be found here.

Hours: 10a-5p Saturday, 10-2p Sunday

Live Music all weekend!

Saturday & Sunday

This year we are committing to our small stage musicians. Starting Saturday morning - till Fireworks that evening, we'll be showcasing local bands/sets right in the heart of our Covered Bridge Park.  They'll be back Sunday as well. 

Food Trucks

Saturday & Sunday

We made a commitment to up the food truck game & I do not think you'll be disappointed with our lineup! 

Movie Showing at the State Theatre

Saturday 6pm

Our beautiful State Theatre is welcoming all to enjoy a free movie show! Concessions available and newly renovated seats! Come appreciate the old space that the Arts Council has worked so hard to keep new! 

We'll start the movie in time to make it back for Fireworks

Fireworks Display

Saturday Dusk

Stay nestled in the park after the last musician as we'll light up the skies! Bring your lawn chair or blanket & lets fill the park.

Breweries on Tap

Saturday & Sunday

Back by popular demand - THREE Breweries will join us down in the park to help hydrate amongst the many food trucks, live music, & keep you hanging with us until fireworks! Vendors listed

Saturday 12-8

Sunday 11-3

Kids Entertainment

Saturday & Sunday

Animals, game tents, bounce houses & more!

An event to bring the whole family down to and not worry about paying for each joy station, almost every kid station is free!

Both days will have events for the kids. 

Pancake Breakfast at VFW

Sunday 8-12

The American Legion will again be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Zumbrota VFW all morning!  Hop in to start the day & support our local veterans group.

Car Show

Sunday 9-1

Zumbrota Ford is bringing back an epic car show - set at City Hall. Sunday 9-1 with categories & prizes to come!

Tractor Show

Sunday 9-1

In the park

Parade

Sunday 3p

Our grand parade will host a float decorating competition this year! Join us again on East Avenue to celebrate our local businesses that helped support our festival & more.

Fire Department Water Wars

Sunday 4:30 pm

Following the parade, join us at East Park for just a bit more fun with our Fire Department as they host the return of CBF Water Wars! This year, also welcoming the FD Wives. 

Date: September 16-17

Location: Various locations in Zumbrota, MN

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