The beloved Lanesboro Farmers Market opens for the season at Sylvan Park along the Root River. Pick up fresh local produce, baked goods, eggs, meats, crafts, and artwork from regional vendors. The market runs every Saturday through October.

The Preston City Council meets regularly to conduct city business. Meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for residents to stay informed on local government decisions, upcoming projects, and community matters.

The Commonweal’s 2026 season opener, No Wake, is a poignant lakeside drama about grief, intergenerational friendship, and loon conservation set on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee. A 71-year-old widower and a 19-year-old neighbor navigate shared struggles and unexpected connection. Tickets: $38 adults. Continuing through May and into summer on rotating repertory schedule.

Explore Lanesboro’s charming downtown shops during the Spring Boutique and Business Crawl. Local boutiques, galleries, and businesses open their doors with special offers, demonstrations, and warm spring hospitality. A perfect reason to stroll Parkway Avenue.

Minnesota’s longest cave — 13+ miles of passages — opens for the 2026 season on May 9. The one-hour Scenic Tour winds through stunning stalactites, stalagmites, underground pools, and 430-million-year-old fossils at a constant 48°F. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. A new Karst Landscape guided tour ($25/person, ages 8+) also debuts this season starting May 23. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 ages 5–12, free under 5. State park vehicle permit required ($7/day or $35 annual).

The weekly Saturday market continues at Sylvan Park with local produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. Fresh air, friendly faces, and the best of Bluff Country right along the Root River.

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners holds its regular meeting. Meetings are open to the public and accessible virtually via Webex. Agendas are posted on the county’s Board Meetings page prior to each session.

The Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association’s beloved spring festival returns to Cushon’s Peak Campground — nestled in a beautiful Root River valley between Rushford and Houston. Multiple bands perform Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with plenty of campground jamming throughout the weekend. Come for a day or set up camp for all three. Direct Root River Trail access for biking, fishing, and canoeing between sets.

Preston’s biggest annual celebration is back! Trout Days is a full weekend of family-friendly fun celebrating “Minnesota’s Trout Capital.” Events include: the Friday night EMS Steak Dinner, Saturday Kids Fishing Contest on the 9-hole Fishing Course, the beloved Grand Parade, Car Show, fireworks at dusk, live music, chicken BBQ at the Servicemen’s Club, citywide garage sales (submit your address by May 9 to get on the map!), and tons of food vendors. A beloved Fillmore County tradition since decades past — don’t miss it.

Another Saturday at the Sylvan Park Farmers Market — browse seasonal local produce, baked goods, fresh meats, hand-crafted art, and more from your neighbors across the Root River valley.

Spring Grove — Minnesota’s first Norwegian settlement — celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day (May 17, 1814) with one of the region’s most beloved annual festivals. Events include the Grand Parade with a Viking boat down Main Street, Musikk Fest live music concert (national, regional & local country/blues/rock acts), Norwegian bake sale, Dad’s Waffle Breakfast, classic car show, quilt show, kids’ pedal pull, soap box races, alumni baseball game, craft and food vendors, traditional lefse and meatball meals, and much more. A true community celebration of Nordic heritage.

Children’s Dental Services (CDS), based in Minneapolis and Duluth, is bringing its mobile dental clinic to Fillmore County on May 20. This is a valuable community health resource for families in the county. Check the Fillmore County website for location specifics and how to schedule an appointment.

A brand-new 2.5-hour guided tour debuts at Mystery Cave this season! Explore the cave, then emerge to discover Cherry Grove Blind Valley Scientific and Natural Area — featuring sinkholes, disappearing streams, and other remarkable karst geology. This is the first time this tour has been offered. Cost: $25/person, recommended for ages 8+. Runs through September 7, 2026. Reservations required.

Your weekly Saturday market along the Root River. Fresh seasonal produce, handmade crafts, local food, and familiar friendly vendors at Sylvan Park in downtown Lanesboro.

Take a moment to honor our veterans at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston — one of just two cities in the entire state with both a veterans cemetery and a veterans home. Preston is a proud Purple Heart City and Veteran-Friendly Community. Many area churches, VFW posts, and American Legions hold Memorial Day observances throughout Fillmore County — check local listings.

The second Fillmore County Commissioner meeting of the month. Open to the public in person and via Webex. Agendas are published in advance on the county website’s Board Meetings page.

End of May at the Lanesboro Farmers Market — spring produce is hitting its stride. Fresh local vegetables, flowers, baked treats, and handcrafted goods from Bluff Country vendors at Sylvan Park.