There's always something
going on 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 Farm Market
Saturdays from 8am-Noon; May through October
The Buffalo Farm Market
is an open-air market made up of various booths, where members
of the Wright County Growers' Association sell their fruits,
Held in downtown Buffalo across the street from Buffalo Cinema and Bergstrom's Furniture, the Buffalo Farm 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 Days, June 13-20, 2010 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 June 18, a parade at 6 p.m. on June 19, and much more!
The Buffalo PRCA Rodeo, June 24-26, 2010 Celebrating its 55th year in 2009, the Buffalo Rodeo
is Minnesota’s oldest and most respected. 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.
Concerts in the Park
Thursday nights from 7-8:30 pm; June through August, 2010
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.
Crazy Days, July 16-17, 2010
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 21, 2010, 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.
Taste of Buffalo, September 23, 2010, 5:30-8:00 pm
Excitement is in the air as planning gets underway for the Chamber's first "Taste of Buffalo." There will be samplings of food offered by local and area vendors, refreshments, entertainment and more. Details will be provided at a later date. Mark your calendars as you won't want to miss this great event!
Deck The Halls, December 2-4, 2010
The second annual Deck The Halls will take place in downtown Buffalo. The storefronts and trees along the streets are decorated with garland and bright lights. There will be musicians, carolers, free hot cider and cookies. Collect complimentary recipe cards as you visit the shops. Deck The Halls kicks off the holiday shopping season in beautiful downtown Buffalo.
Christmas In The Park (Sturges Park), Saturday, December 4, 2010, 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). There will be stockings for the kiddies and free sleigh rides. The Schultz Sisters will lead the caroling as we stay toasty warm by the bonfire. The highlight of the Christmas in the Park event is the lighting of the Christmas tree at 5:30 pm. Bring the children and enjoy this festive occasion for the entire family.