Enjoy beautiful downtown Grand Rapids for the annual art fair presented by the MacRostie Art Center.

Saturday July 11th, 2026 9:00am – 4:00pm

Over 40 vendors will be on the Old Central School grounds displaying and selling a variety of artwork including fine art paintings, ceramics, jewelry, glasswork, wood, photography and more!

Singing Chihuahua Tacos food truck will be on site selling made to order tacos, and small batch locally made ice cream by Borealis Creamery will be sure to please the dessert enthusiasts! Heroes Rise Coffee will be there to fuel you with tasty beverages so you can sip and shop.

There will be live music by the Grand Rapids Community Big Band at 10am-12pm, and jazz duo Sam Miltich and Briand Morrisson play from 1-3pm.

Artist demonstrations will occur throughout the day and will include a pottery wheel demonstration; later in the day there will be a “History of Plein Air Painting” talk and question/answer session, and a live painting demonstration.

You won’t want to miss this great free and family friendly Grand Rapids event!

2026 Event Information

SWAP MEET – all 3 days: Over 200 vendors with vintage treasures, handmade goods, car parts, and collectibles – food booths and food trucks, live music, car corral, family activities and more!

FRIDAY, JULY 24: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Be the first to find the treasures!
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Bike Night! Motorcycles park for free (enter from Ridgewood Road – near roundabout)
7:00 pm: Rapids Radio Rockfest in downtown Grand Rapids!

SATURDAY, JULY 25 25: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Live music all day with expanded beer garden by Klockow Brewing and Rapids Brewing Co!
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Michaela James
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Ditty Wish
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Kim Nagler from Hobo Revival

SUNDAY, JULY 26: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Bring the kids for special kid activities!
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Ninja Anywhere Obstacle Wall
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm: MegaJump BMX Bike Show

CAR SHOWS:
Saturday, 9 am – 3 pm: Yanmar Arena. Hosted by Northern Cruisers Car Club
9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Shuttle Running to/from Yanmar Arena
1401 NW 3rd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN

Sunday, 8 am – 2 pm: Itasca County Fairgrounds
Information and Registration
1336 Fairgrounds Drive, Grand Rapids, MN

For lodging information, contact IM Hotel, a GOLD level event sponsor! They have a block of discounted rooms for Swap Meet guests and vendors!

Wabasha’s Spooktacular Night – Wabasha, Minnesota
Each fall, families gather in downtown Wabasha for Wabasha’s Spooktacular Night, a festive community event filled with Halloween fun for kids of all ages. As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, downtown businesses and organizations come together to create a safe and welcoming evening of trick-or-treating and seasonal celebration.
Children are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and stroll through historic downtown Wabasha collecting treats from participating businesses while enjoying the lively Halloween atmosphere. In addition to downtown trick-or-treating, families can enjoy special activities, entertainment, and surprises that make the evening even more magical.
Wabasha’s Spooktacular Night has become a favorite fall tradition for local families and visitors alike. With community participation, smiling faces, and plenty of candy, it’s a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween in the heart of Wabasha.
Whether you're bringing little ghosts, superheroes, or princesses, Spooktacular Night is a memorable evening of family-friendly Halloween fun in Wabasha.

Hunter’s Widow Weekend – Wabasha, Minnesota
Each fall, while hunters head to the woods for deer opener, Wabasha turns the spotlight on everyone else with the lively and much-anticipated Hunter’s Widow Weekend. This popular community event invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy a weekend filled with shopping, entertainment, and plenty of fun around town.
Throughout the weekend, businesses across Wabasha roll out special sales, themed events, and unique experiences that make it the perfect time to gather friends and explore everything the community has to offer. Highlights include the ever-popular Booze, Bags & Electronics Bingo, vendor markets featuring local makers and small businesses, exciting meat raffles, and delicious dinner and drink specials at local restaurants and bars.
Hunter’s Widow Weekend has become a favorite tradition for those looking to enjoy a festive fall weekend while supporting local businesses and community organizations. With great prizes, lively crowds, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, it’s a weekend that brings people together for shopping, laughter, and a little friendly competition.
Whether you're coming for the bingo, the shopping, the food, or just a fun weekend with friends, Hunter’s Widow Weekend in Wabasha is the perfect fall getaway.

Grumpy Old Men Festival – Wabasha, Minnesota
Every winter, the town of Wabasha—known as the setting of the beloved Grumpy Old Men movies—comes alive with one of Minnesota’s most unique cold-weather celebrations. The Grumpy Old Men Festival is a fun-filled community event that embraces winter with humor, tradition, and plenty of good-natured grumpiness.
Held along the scenic Mississippi River, the festival brings thousands of visitors to Wabasha for a weekend packed with activities for all ages. Festival highlights include ice fishing contests, the famous Busch Light Curling, the Grumpy Plunge, live music, horse drawn carriage rides, food and drinks, vendor markets, and plenty of opportunities to channel your inner “grump.”
What makes the festival truly special is the spirit of the community behind it. Local volunteers, businesses, and organizations work together to create a weekend that celebrates small-town charm, Minnesota winter culture, and the movie that put Wabasha on the map.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the films, a lover of winter festivals, or just looking for a reason to get outside and have some fun, the Grumpy Old Men Festival proves that there’s no place warmer than Wabasha in the winter.

Bring the whole family out to enjoy a crisp autumn day surrounded by nature, fun activities, and great food—all while supporting a good cause. Proceeds go toward preserving and protecting Nahant Marsh and expanding our educational outreach programs.

• Petting Zoo
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Carnival Games
• Education presentations
• Food & drink vendors
• & more!

Admission is free! Some activities may have a suggested donation or ticket cost.

This event takes place the first Saturday in October, and is located at 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport, IA 52802.

Witches On The Water is and annual fall festival in which the whole town of Grafton, IL participates.

All proceeds from the wristband sales to this event support the National Memorial of Military Ascent in Grafton, IL.

The festival features several contests, a variety of live music, entertainers, prizes, activities, bon fire, huge group photo, food and drink specials, and more!

Each year thousands of guests join us in our scenic river town to participate in this exciting all day Spooktacular!