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southwestern minnesota
sw mn cities albert lea, appleton, benson, breckenridge, canby, fairmont, glenwood, granite falls, hanley falls, hutchinson, lake benton, le sueur, litchfield, luverne, mankato, marshall, montevideo, morton, mountain lake, new ulm, ortonville, pipestone, redwood falls, saint peter, walnut grove, waseca, willmar, windom, worthington
calendar of events (Contact area CVBs for complete calendars)
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september Re-enactment of the capture of the Younger Brothers, Madelia 507-642-8822 Scarecrow Festival, Morton 507-697-6912 33rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Taste of Hutchinson, Hutchinson 800-572-6689 28th Annual Applefest, Appleton 320-289-1527 23rd Annual Czech Harvest Festival, New Prague 952-758-4360 King Turkey Day, Worthington 507-372-2919 Old Fashioned Fall Festival, Redwood Falls 507-637-2828 Tri-State Band Festival, Luverne 507-283-4061
october 5-6, 12-13 Oktoberfest, New Ulm 507-233-4300 6-7 21st Annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Albert Lea 800-682-4871 11-13 History Fest, Mankato 507-469-1499 11-14 St. Peter Chautauqua, St. Peter 507-934-3400 november Fairmont Glows Celebration, Fairmont 507-235-8585 16 Razzle Dazzle Lighted Parade, Madelia 507-642-8822 16-18 Beneath the Village Wreath, Morton 507-697-6912 17 Holidaze Parade, Willmar 320-235-3552 23 Parade of Lights, New Ulm 888-463-9856 30-Dec 2 Winterfest, Luverne 507-283-4061
Morgan Creek Vineyards - New Ulm, MN
Morgan Creek Vineyards New Ulm, Minnesota
It all started with an ad in the newspaper back in 1992. Ten acres along Morgan Creek was just what the Marti’s were looking for. The family bought the land immediately and a year later established Morgan Creek Vineyards. Now in their 14th year of business the vineyard bears red, white, blush, fruit and dessert wines. They are the state’s only underground winery; an arrangement that makes for ideal cellar temperature and wine production. Comprehensive tours and tastings, with a strong emphasis on music and grape education are a great way to experience the vineyard. Visitors will have a ball taking part in The Great Annual Grape Stomp in the fall.
other wineries & breweries in southwest minnesota August Schell Brewery
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Fieldstone Vineyards Morgan Resting on a 106-year-old family farm, the vineyard specializes in making white, red, fruit and Frontenac wines. Olde Country Vineyards Lake Lillian August Schell Brewery New Ulm The great thing about touring this family operated brewery, is you not only get to see how their beer is made (Ale, Bock, and Pilsner), but also view their peacocks, deer and garden gnomes too!
Brau Brothers Lucan Humble and only a year old, Brau Brothers takes care to make their malt beverages in tiny batches with extra attention to detail. Found minutes from anywhere.
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Crofut Family Winery and Vineyard Jordon With three generations of experience and 63 acres of land, the experts at Crofut will make sure you have a great time touring and tasting their red, white, and Frontenac wines.
One of Minnesota’a newer winery experiences, this schoolyard turned vineyard now showcases 44 different wines including reds, whites and cooking wines.