Zumbrota Covered Bridge Festival
2024 Fall Festival
September 21-22
Covered Bridge Festival, Zumbrota MN
Our fall festival is nestled in the park, amongst the beauty of our historical Covered Bridge. See below, the events we have planned for you!
United Redeemer Church - Car Hop
Friday 530-730
Hosted by United Redeemer Lutheran Church, your classic supper Car Hop returns! They'll be serving burgers, hot dogs, chips & floats at the church.
Tat Erredge 5k/10k Memorial
Saturday 745am
Honoring the late Tat Erredge or Zumbrota, a musical and running legend of our community - the annual 5k run/walk will return again Saturday morning. Click the photo to sign-up!
Public Library
Saturday
Annual book sale on the sidewalk 9-1
Bridge building for the kids 10-5
Vendors in the Park
Saturday & Sunday
Shop local vendors in the park. A full list of those shops can be found by clicking the photo
Hours: 10a-6p Saturday, 10-2p Sunday
Live Music all weekend!
Saturday & Sunday
Upping our stage game this year, you'll find some of the great local artists performing all weekend long at the base of the Covered Bridge.
Saturday 10-8, Sunday 10-2
Movie Showing at the State Theatre
Friday 7pm
Friday night at the theatre - we'll be hosting the new Little Mermaid! -with open concessions. Free event! Come see how the theatre is coming along
Volleyball Tournament
Saturday 830 am
Coed Volleyball
Sign up with Maggie via email maggie.m.mcnamara4@gmail.com
Food Trucks
Saturday & Sunday
On the main road way entrance to Covered Bridge Park, as well as by City Hall, you will find endless food truck options to feed the family all weekend long!
Breweries & Drinks
Saturday & Sunday
Local Breweries, Bubble Tea, Lemonade & more! We've got the tents to keep you hydrated!
Water Fight - Fire Departments
Saturday 2-5p
Moving this event to Saturday prime time, the local Fire Departments will be putting on a tournament of water fights. Location downtown on West 3rd St.
Lions Club Bingo
Saturday
The Lions Club will also be hosting BINGO in the park on Saturday 10-2p at the covered pavilion near Kids Kingdom.
3on3 Basketball
Saturday 4p
3on3 Basketball on the park courts, championship games to finish up under the lights before fireworks! In case of rain - ZM HS
Volunteers - click photo below!
Pancake Breakfast at VFW
Sunday 8-12
The American Legion will again be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Zumbrota VFW all morning! Hop in to start the day & support our local veterans group.
Tractor Show
Sunday 9-2
On the southern most side of the Covered Bridge Park, join our tractor show across from Veteran's Memorial. Just show up, or to register:
Call 507-273-9218 Alex Klindworth
Sponsored by Too Tall Fix All, MN AG Group & Midwest Machinery
Food Trucks & Brews
Sunday 10-2
Our wonderful lineup of Food Trucks & breweries continue Sunday, located in the Covered Bridge Park, by the Car Show at City Hall, & TBD who will station at East Park for the parade!
Parade
Sunday 3p
Our grand parade will be held on MAIN STREET! (hold your breath though, this is a last minute change that is still developing!) -featuring your local favorite faces & some extra fun & bumping entertainment.
Sign up by clicking photo
Kids Entertainment
Saturday & Sunday
Animals, game tents, bounce houses & more!
An event to bring the whole family down to and not worry about paying for each joy station, almost every kid event is free!
Full list of events & locations to come.
Fireworks
Saturday Dusk (8-815)
Stay nestled in the park after the last musician, we'll light up the skies! Bring your lawn chair or blanket & let's fill the park to enjoy a rare fall fireworks show - early enough for the little kids! Food Trucks will still be open
Car Show
Sunday 9-1
Zumbrota Ford is bringing back an epic car show - set at City Hall. Sunday 9-1 with categories & prizes to come!
Free registration, please pre-register with
Kids Events
Sunday 10-2
Inflatables in the park continue. Sunday special events include model car & tractors, the Rad Zoo, & Kevin The Balloon Man!
Musicians
Sunday 10-2
Musicians will continue on the main stage in Covered Bridge Park from 10-2, & an additional guest from 2-3p at East Park as you migrate to wait for the Parade to start!
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