Events

Join us for an evening of archaeology! The Caledonia Public Library will be hosting archaeologist Jaelyn Stebbins on November 8th at 6 p.m. Stebbins will be giving a talk on the archaeology of prehistoric Houston County. Stebbins will begin her talk with the first people who inhabited the area 13,000 years ago and will end it with first contact in the late 17th century. Stebbins will be available after the lecture to answer questions and identify artifacts. This event is free and open to the public.

5:30: Meet & Greet
During the first half hour, the public can meet County Commissioner candidates and submit their questions, which may be asked during the debate.

The debate starts at 6 P.M.
Moderated by Dan McGonigle and Ashley Dress, candidates will be asked questions pertaining to local issues.

Candidates for County Commissioner for District 3:
Bruce Bulman
Bob Burns
Bruce Kuehmichel
Ryan Stenzel

A New Birth of Freedom. Presentation of Abraham Lincoln by Kevin Wood.
This is Mr. Lincoln’s basic historical presentation, centering on the twelve turbulent years from 1854-1865, when the slavery issue which had been divisive from the very beginning of our country came to a head and nearly broke us apart.
You’ll hear directly from some of Mr. Lincoln’s best-known speeches and writings, and you will be inspired to hope as he did for a “new birth of freedom” for our country.

Adults and children 6+

Fall is our favorite time of year, not only because of the changing weather but because it means it is time for the Caledonia Balloon Rally and Wild Turkey Fest!! Come enjoy the beautiful Caledonia, MN community on Saturday, October 20th. The day will start with a hot air balloon launch at 7:30 am (weather permitting) at the Caledonia Middle/High School. The Red Baron Flyers will be offering airplane rides at the Caledonia Airport from 8 am until 3 pm (weather permitting). Come check out a fall craft and vendor fair from 10 am-2 pm at the City Auditorium. The Caledonia Library will be hosting a story walk at 10:30 am and 1 pm at Gazebo Park. The Gazebo Park will have lots of activities for kids and adults of all ages from 11 am- 2 pm. Food will be available to purchase at Gazebo park as well from 11 am-2 pm, come support the Caledonia Music Boosters. The Mayor will be making a special appearance at the Gazebo Park at 1:45 pm to christen our turkey. At 2 pm there will be a “Not My Hands Pie Eating Contest” with cash prizes. A Kite Fly (weather permitting) at the Middle/High School from 3 pm-4 pm before the afternoon hot air balloon launch at 4:30 pm (weather permitting). Crossing our fingers for great weather so we can all get out and enjoy our beautiful community together. The hope of this event is to build a stronger sense of community, bring people to the area, help promote our economic development, get the community moving and active, and engage families and people of all ages and abilities. People who feel a sense of belonging tend to lead happier and healthier lives. The Wild Turkey Fest Committee requests that we keep this event Tobacco Free.