Read what is happening in and around Lanesboro.
Read what events are planned this Summer from the Root River Trail Towns here.
Upcoming Events
Pastels Exhibit: “The Edge of Familiar”
Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery
August 17 – October 13
https://lanesboroarts.org/calendar/baudry-exhibit/
“Ways of Being Home” Work-in-Progress Film Screening + Q&A with Cecilia Cornejo
St. Mane Theatre
Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
https://lanesboroarts.org/calendar/ways-of-being-home/
History Alive! Lanesboro Pop-up Plays: Founding Lanesboro 1869
Sons of Norway
Sept. 21, 22, 28 & 29
1/3 pm daily
Girls Day Out
Coffee Street, Lanesboro
Enjoy a day of music, vendors, and fun.
Sept. 21
Don Scott Blues Duo
High Court Pub
Sept. 21, 8 p.m.
http://www.highcourtpub.com/event/don-scott-blues-duo-4/
Live Music: Fred the Bear
High Court Pub
Sept. 28, 8 p.m.
http://www.highcourtpub.com/event/fred-the-bear-live-at-high-court-pub/
Fall Into Lanesboro
Downtown, Sylvan Park & other locations throughout Lanesboro
Oct. 5th
Fall Into Lanesboro is a fun-filled event for the whole family held on Saturday, October 5, 2019. This year’s event includes a downtown Lanesboro scavenger hunt, mini pumpkin decorating, wagon rides, and cookie decorating as well as performances at the Commonweal Theatre, sampling at Granny’s Liquors, Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cookie Walk, Lanesboro Area Art Trail, live music at the High Court Pub and more!
The Filthy 50
Lanesboro
Oct. 12th, 2019
Check-In opens at 8am. You must be pre-registered to ride.
A beautiful, unsupported, 50 mile, gravel road cycling event. Race it and set a record. Ride it and take in the beauty. Either way, get filthy.
Register here: https://thefilthy50.yapsody.com/event/index/415251/the-filthy-50
Concert: Lehto & Wright
St. Mane Theatre
Oct. 18th at 7:30 p.m.
https://lanesboroarts.org/calendar/concert-lehto-wright/
Peter and the Starcatcher
Commonweal Theatre
July 12th – Oct 26th
https://www.commonwealtheatre.org/
On the Verge
Commonweal Theatre
Sept 6th – Nov 10th
https://www.commonwealtheatre.org/
Sanders Family Christmas
Commonweal Theatre
Nov 15th – Dec 22nd
https://www.commonwealtheatre.org/
Beer, Wine, And Spirits Tasting
Granny’s Liquor
Every Saturday 12pm-3pm
grannysliquor.com
Tuesday Trivia
High Court Pub
Every Tuesday 7:30pm-9:00pm
www.highcourtpub.com
Open MIC Night
High Court Pub
Every Thursday Starting at 7:30pm
www.highcourtpub.com
Live Owl Programs
International Owl Center – Houston, MN
Friday-Monday 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm
www.internationalowlcenter.org
Eagle Bluff Skill School
Classes offered every weekend
www.eagle-bluff.org
“Over the Back Fence” Variety Show
St. Mane Theatre
7:30 PM Every 2nd Fridays March through November
lanesboroarts.org
Annual Events
Over the Back Fence at St. Mane Theatre
March-November, 2nd Friday of the month at 7:30 pm – A Lanesboro community variety radio show featuring musical guests, comedy, drama, skits and audience participation.
Ibsen Festival
April – Enjoy a weekend of Scandinavian culture in Lanesboro., special presentations and more.
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
April – Begin at the Juried Sales Gallery at Lanesboro Arts then travel scenic back roads to the studios of the area’s finest artists.
Bluff Country Gathering
May – Live music and calling, including teaching at the Lanesboro Community Center
Rhubarb Festival
June – Celebrate rhubarb,Minnesota’s sweet-tart favorite. Free tasting of rhubarb delights, games, music & entertainment in Lanesboro – The Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota. 5K and 1-mile Rhubarb Run at 8am.
Art in the Park
June – Annual Father’s Day Art Festival in beautiful Sylvan Park in Lanesboro. 90+ exhibitors, delicious food, live music and entertainment.
60-Mile Garage Sale
June – Shop the nine cities along the Root River Trail and everywhere in-between.
Buffalo Bill Days
First Weekend in August – Lanesboro’s city-wide festival, marketplace, food booths, entertainment, dances, volleyball & softball tournaments, grand parade and fireworks.
Taste of the Trail
Three Weekends in September – Sample local cuisine and local culture along the Root River State Bike Trail! Features 3 communities per weekend.
Fall into Lanesboro
October – Activities, Shopping and Dining Specials
“Swingstation”
November – Lanesboro Arts Gala – Dancing, Dinner, Auctions
Holiday Dinner Dance
December – Live entertainment, social hour, dancing and fine cuisine.