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International Festival Faribault With a goal to promote understanding of different cultures and ethnic groups by organizing an annual International Festival. Learn more here. Websiteinternationalfestivalfaribault.org Phone(507) 332-0707Read more

Concerts in the Park Concerts in the Park place take Thursday evenings during the summer in Faribault’s beautiful Central Park. For more information, click here. Address2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021Read more

Hometown Holidays Fun winter celebrations throughout the downtown district. Phone(507) 334-4381Read more

Faribault Flannel Formal The Faribault Flannel Formal is an event unique to Faribault. Attendees arrive in their flannel best for a night of fun including hotdish, live music, games, beer, prizes and the crowning of the Lumber Jack and Lumber Jill. Proceeds benefit Faribault Main Street. Learn more about this annual event here. Phone(507) 334-4382Read more

Faribault Main Street Car Cruise Nights May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18 Taking place on the third Friday of the month during the summer, the Faribault Main Street Car Cruise Nights are constantly growing in popularity bringing in a wide array of vehicles. In addition to fantastic cars, the night includes aRead more

Annual Pet Parade August The pet parade is a well-known and loved tradition for people of all ages in Faribault, and the fact that it has been around for 80 years is very impressive.  For more information on the pet parade, click here.   Read more

Blue Collar BBQ & Art Fest August BBQ and food vendors, live music, art fair, kids area, beer garden, family activities and more. Held on Central Avenue in downtown Faribault. Click here to learn more. Read more

Fall Festival & Chili Contest October Come to Central Avenue in downtown Faribault for kids parade, pumpkins and games. Don’t forget to taste all the chilis and vote for your favorite.Read more

Heritage Days Celebration Mid June A community festival honoring one of the top historical communities in Minnesota. Saturday night parade, soap box derby, art show, car show, live music, carnival and food booths. Learn more here. Websitefaribaultheritagedays.comRead more

Rice County Fair July Faribault has been the host of the Rice County Fair for most of the last 140 years. Come enjoy a midway full of thrills, breathtaking entertainment, 4-H exhibits, lots of animal and spectacular grandstand shows in July. Websitericecountyfair.net AddressRice County Fairgrounds, 2nd Avenue NWRead more