Saturday, August 4
Defeat of Jesse James Days Junior Ambassador Coronation – 1:00 p.m. Viking Theater, St. Olaf College
Admission $4 ; Children under 12, Free BUTTON EVENT
Saturday, August 11
Ambassador Scholarship Coronation
6:00 p.m. Northfield Middle School Auditorium – Admission $6; Children under 5, Free BUTTON EVENT
August 27-September 1 -Horseshoe hunt
Wednesday, September 5
Joseph Lee Heywood and Nicolaus Gustavson Graveside Memorial Service
Noon Northfield Cemetery, South Division across from High School
Joseph Lee Heywood DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Award Banquet
6:30 p.m. (doors open 5:00 p.m.) Northfield Ballroom, Highway 3 North – Prepaid Reservations BUTTON EVENT
$125 Pin Drawing, Auction of Defeat of Jesse James Days Collector Buttons Numbers 1 through 5
Thursday, September 6
Golf Tournament 2:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start – Northfield Golf Club, BUTTON EVENT
Entertainment Center “Townie Night”
5:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 5th & Water Street – Prize Drawing 7:00 & 9:00 p.m., BUTTON EVENT
8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. “8th Street Band.”, BUTTON EVENT
Giddy-Up Horse Races – Registration 5:00 p.m. Premier Bank 5th & Washington Street, BUTTON EVENT
Jesse Jane’s Jamboree VI – 8:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, tickets $10.00, info@northfieldartsguild.org
Oodles of Outrageous Overacting is a romp through hilarity. Set very loosely in Northfield of the past, the story is the sixth chapter in the ever-silly events at Jessie Jane’s Saloon and Grubbery. This year’s installment features the ever-lovely Lass Oh Lassies, the evil villain, our heroine, The Mayor, Townsperson #2, and others. Come see who lives and dies, and lives…
Carnival – Highway 3 & 5th Street, 5:00 p.m. – “Wrist Band Night” 6:00-10:00 p.m. See here for ticket sale locations
Pedal Tractor Pull – 5:30 p.m. Between 4th & 5th Streets on Division
Northfield Historical Society Reception – 408 Division St. 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Bingo on Bridge Square – 6:00 p.m.-Midnight
James Gang Mounted Shooting Exhibition- 7:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, BUTTON EVENT
Lockwood theater company presents “Jesse” – 7:30 p.m. The Grand Event Center, admission charged.
Friday, September 7
Ambassador/James Gang School Visits 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Show 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Northfield Arena, Highway 3 South, Homemade Crafts/Free Drawings/Concessions
Entertainment Center 4:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. – 5th & Water Streets BUTTON EVENT
8:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. “Smokescreen”BUTTON EVENT
Western Style Steak Fry Northfield Cannon Valley Lions 5:00-8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South
Carnival – Highway 3 & 5th Street 5:00 p.m.
Bingo on Bridge Square 6:00 p.m.-Midnight
Jesse Jane’s Jamboree VI – 8:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, tickets $10.00, info@northfieldartsguild.org
Oodles of Outrageous Overacting is a romp through hilarity. Set very loosely in Northfield of the past, the story is the sixth chapter in the ever-silly events at Jessie Jane’s Saloon and Grubbery. This year’s installment features the ever-lovely Lass Oh Lassies, the evil villain, our heroine, The Mayor, Townsperson #2, and others. Come see who lives and dies, and lives…
Lockwood theater company presents “Jesse” – 7:30 p.m. The Grand Event Center, admission charged.
P.R.C.A. Professional Rodeo 8:00 p.m. – Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South. Reserved: $12; General Admission: Adult $10, Child $6 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free
Square Dance 8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. On Division between 4th & 5th Streets
Rodeo Dance 10:00 p.m.–Midnight Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South, Admission Free, Live Music: “T.H.E. House Band”
Saturday, September 8
Jesse James Bike Tour Northfield Middle School – Registration, 6:30 a.m. More info www.jjbiketour.org
Defeat of Jesse James Days Car Show – Sundowner Car Club 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Riverside Park
Admission: $2, 15 and under free with paid adult, BUTTON EVENT
Craft Show 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Central Park, 4th & Winona Streets
Arts & Crafts Show 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Northfield Arena, Highway 3 South Homemade Crafts/Free Drawings/Concessions
Kiddie Parade 9:30 a.m. 6th & Division Streets
Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle & Jam 10:00 a.m. 200 Division Street (in front of KYMN Radio)
Northfield Arts Guild Riverfront Arts Festival – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cannon Riverwalk
Carnival Highway 3 & 5th Street, 11:00 a.m.
Bingo on Bridge Square Noon-Midnight
Jesse Jane’s Jamboree VI – 2:00 p.m & 8:00 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, tickets $10.00, info@northfieldartsguild.org
Oodles of Outrageous Overacting is a romp through hilarity. Set very loosely in Northfield of the past, the story is the sixth chapter in the ever-silly events at Jessie Jane’s Saloon and Grubbery. This year’s installment features the ever-lovely Lass Oh Lassies, the evil villain, our heroine, The Mayor, Townsperson #2, and others. Come see who lives and dies, and lives…
Entertainment Center – Noon-1:00 a.m. 5th & Water Streets, BUTTON EVENT
2:00-4:00 p.m. Musical Entertainment BUTTON EVENT
5:00-7:30 p.m. Musical Entertainment BUTTON EVENT
8:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. “Pop Rocks”BUTTON EVENT
Vintage baseball 1:00 p.m. Northfield Silverstars vs. St. Croix Base Ball Club (1870 Rules), 7th St. E. (Old Memorial Field)
P.R.C.A. Professional Rodeo 2:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South – General Admission: Adult $10, Child $6 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free
Lockwood theater company presents “Jesse” – 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. The Grand Event Center, admission charged.
Western Style Steak Fry Northfield Cannon Valley Lions – 5:00-8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South
Sneaky Pete’s garden tractor pull, 6:00-9:30 p.m. Division Street, BUTTON EVENT
Participant Registration 4:30 p.m., Off Lawn $10, Other $15
P.R.C.A. Professional Rodeo 8:00 p.m. Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South. Reserved: $12; General Admission: Adult $10,
Child $6 (ages 4-12), Under 3 Free
Soap Box Derby – Details on this event found HERE.
Sunday, September 9
Antique Tractor Pull and Exhibit – 7:00 a.m. Tractor Pull Opens, 9:00 a.m., Jesse James Arena, Highway 3 South, BUTTON EVENT
Jesse James 5K & 15K runs – National Guard Armory, Registration: 6:30-7:30 a.m. (run begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Northfield Arts Guild Riverfront Arts Festival – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cannon Riverwalk
VFW breakfast – 7:30-11:00 a.m. Children under 10 $4, Adults $8
Ambassador Reception – 10:00 a.m. Northfield High School
Craft Show – 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Central Park, 4th & Winona Streets
Carnival - Highway 3 & 5th Street Noon-6:00 p.m.
Bingo on Bridge Square – Noon-8:00 p.m.
Entertainment Center – Noon-6:00 p.m. 5th & Water Streets
DJ Linda Jean and Special Appearance after the Grand Parade by the “Minnesota Pipes & Drums”
Lockwood theater company presents “Jesse” – NOON The Grand Event Center, admission charged.
Grand Parade – 2:00 p.m. Division Street
Bank Raid Re-Enactments
Friday 6:00 p.m. (ASL interpreted) & 7:00 p.m. (Spanish interpreted)
Saturday 11:00 a.m. (ASL interpreted) & 1:00 (ASL interpreted), 3:00 (ASL interpreted), 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. (ASL interpreted) & 12:30 p.m.
BUTTON EVENT = Buttons required for bleacher seating
Northfield Historical Society Bank Site & Museum
408 Division Street, 507-645-9268, www.northfieldhistory.org
See website for admission prices
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.