There's always something
happening in Buffalo! Visitors come from far and wide
for events each year, including the Buffalo Rodeo -
Minnesota's Oldest Rodeo, Buffalo Days, and the Sidewalk
Arts and Crafts Festival.
If you have any questions about these events, or would
like your event listed, please feel free to contact
us.
Annual Events
Buffalo Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8 am-Noon; May through October
The Buffalo Farmers Market
is an open-air market made up of various booths, where members
of the Wright County Growers' Association sell their produce.
Located in downtown Buffalo across the street from the Buffalo Cinema and Bergstrom's Furniture, the Buffalo Farmers Market boasts fresh products at reasonable rates. It's a fun, healthy way to enjoy local, home-grown products while supporting local farmers. Call Phil Hannay at 612-308-2664 for more information.
Buffalo Triathlon, June 3, 2012
1500 racers will have a chance to test their athletic skills on two challenging courses, integrated Sprint and Olympic length courses, around Buffalo Lake. Registration closes when the race is full (usually in May). For more information, visit www.tribuff.com.
Buffalo Days, June 10-17, 2012 Every June, Buffalo residents
and guests convene to celebrate Buffalo Days, a week-long
celebration featuring a carnival, medallion
hunt, royalty coronation, street dance, fun activities in Sturges Park, fireworks display on Friday, June 17, a parade at 6 pm on Saturday, June 18, and much more! Join the fun at the 5K and Kids Fun Run, June 19 at 8:30 am in Sturges Park. Visit www.buffalochamber.org for a full list of Buffalo Days events.
The Buffalo Championship Rodeo, June 21-23, 2012 Celebrating its 57th year in 2011, the Buffalo Rodeo
is Minnesota’s oldest and most respected rodeos. In addition
to the actual rodeo, this event offers rodeo dances, a cowboy
church service, team penning, stock shows, a kiddie rodeo,
chuck wagon breakfasts and pork chop feeds. The Buffalo Rodeo
is held each summer in June, and has become a Minnesota tradition.
Visit the Buffalo Rodeo
Web Site for more information, or call 763-682-7032.
Concerts in the Park
Thursday nights from 7-8:30 pm; June through August, 2012
Thursday nights come alive as free concerts
are given throughout the summer. Held at the Sturges Parkshore
Pavilion, the performers vary every week, suiting the musical
taste of most everyone. The Concerts in the Park are always
well attended and fun to watch. For more information, call 763-682-4132.
Crazy Days, July 20-21, 2012
Crazy Days are a shopper’s dream come true.
Every July, local business dramatically slash prices for
a two-day festival. These days are truly crazy, and people
have a tendency to go wild!
Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Festival, August 18, 2012, 9 am-3 pm Talented local artists display their creations at
the annual Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Festival each August. During
this day, downtown Buffalo is filled with paintings, clay pottery
and designs. The event is free, and not to be missed. For more information, contact 763-682-4902, or visit www.buffalochamber.org.
Classics by the Lake Car Show, September 8, 2012, 10 am-2 pm
This show is free for spectators and car show owners. Prizes awarded, activities for the entire family, and plenty of food to eat.
Taste of Buffalo, September 20, 2012, 5:30-8:00 pm
Excitement is in the air as planning gets underway for the Chamber's third Taste of Buffalo. There will be samplings of food offered by local and area vendors, refreshments, entertainment and more. Mark your calendar as you won't want to miss this "tasty" event! For more information, contact 763-682-4902, or visit www.buffalochamber.org.
Trick or Treat the Merchants, October 27, 2012, 2-4 pm
Tick or Treat the people you can trust, your friendly Buffalo merchants. Call on businesses displaying the trick or treat poster in their window. Must be in costume. Come and enjoy the family event. For more information, contact 763-682-4902, or visit www.buffalochamber.org.
Deck The Halls, December 3, 2011
Stores open 10:00am – 5:00pm. Get all your holiday shopping done early this year, and have fun doing it! There will be "KID FREE SHOPPING". You can drop the kids off at “The Place to Party” by Something Savvy for $10 per hour — they can have fun while you shop! Many local retailers will be holding a $20 gift card drawing. Be sure to enter them all! Look for the poster in participating shop windows. Make sure you visit MRS. CLAUS’S CHRISTMAS COTTAGE where there will be a holiday model train, wooden toys, Christmas treats, Farmer’s Market vendors, and Christmas jewelry making. The event will take place in the old Hallmark store on 1st Avenue from 10am – 3pm. To print a flyer about the event click here.
Christmas In The Park (Sturges Park), Saturday, December 3, 2011, 3:30-5:30 pm
Bring the children for a visit with Santa and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate (sponsored by McDonalds) and cookies (sponsored by Cub Foods). There are stockings for the kids and free sleigh rides. The Schultz Sisters will lead the caroling as we stay toasty warm by the bonfire. The highlight of Christmas in the Park is the lighting of the Christmas tree around 5:00 pm. Bring the children and enjoy this festive occasion for the entire family. For more information, contact 763-682-4902, or visit www.buffalochamber.org.