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  • ABOUT
    • HISTORY OF OWATONNA
    • VISITOR INFORMATION
  • THINGS TO DO
  • OUTDOORS
  • DINING
  • EVENTS
  • PLAN YOUR VISIT
  • PLACES TO STAY

WELCOME TO OWATONNA Let Owatonna’s charm draw you in as you stroll our historic downtown, play a game of pickleball, and snack on artisan chocolates. be amazed RICH IN HISTORY Stroll through the historic downtown’s specialty shops, salons, jewelry, and shoe and clothing boutiques. Explore the unique architecture. historic downtown OWATONNA OUTDOORS Take a bike ride on Owatonna’s 17 miles of trails, or spend your weekend getting lost in more than 811 acres of parkland throughout 33 parks. be active TOP ANNUAL EVENTS The Steele County Free Fair is the largest county fair in Minnesota, bringing hundreds of thousands of people to the fairgrounds each August. steele county free fair LOCAL FLAVORS Try El Salvadorian pupusas, homemade sanwiches, tasty hand tossed pizza, amazing Mexican dishes and even sushi options! Owatonna has food for whatever you're in the mood for. experience local & international dishes

Fall Bazaars & Open Houses

Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar

St. John Lutheran Church
Friday Nov 1, 8am-4pm
Saturday, Nov 2, 8am-2pm

The Rustic Door Friends Holiday Sale

Saturday November 2, 8am-2pm

The BEST of The BEST creators all under one roof for your holiday shopping. The Rustic Door by Wendy Bogen has hand picked upscale vendors to make this one sale you won’t want to miss!

Elks Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov 2- 8am-1:30pm

The Elks Club
126 East Vine

ECE Bazaar & Bake Sale

Saturday November 2, 8am-1pm, Owatonna Middle School

Multiple crafter and vendor tables with items for sale, come join us to do some holiday shopping and/or find some gems for yourself!! Bake sale and bucket raffle fundraiser to benefit early childhood program needs along with Scholastic Book Fair, complimentary coffee, and our Annual Flu Shot Clinic! **Shot clinic time 10-1**

Charity Bazaar hosted First Lutheran Church of Hope & St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Meridan

Saturday, November 2, 8:30am-1:30pm at Steele County Community Center

Fresh baked homeade goodies, Lefse, Kloache, Breads, Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Homead Crafs & Much More

Fall Extravaganza at St. Joseph’s Hall

November 2, 8:30am-3:30pm, St Joseph Catholic Church

Come and check out all the vendors and crafters in the church hall.

Fall Craft & Bake Sale

Saturday, Nov 2
8 AM to 2 PM
Owatonna VFW Post Home
135 Oakdale St SW

Join us for a morning coffee & caramel roll break starting at 8 AM or a soup & croissant sandwich lunch serving from 11 AM

Pastimes Art and Fine Craft Sale

Owatonna Arts Center
Thursday, November 7 (4-7 PM)
Friday, November 8 (9 AM-7 PM)
Saturday, November 9 (9 AM-3 PM)

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Fall Bazaar & Holiday Bake Sale

Saturday, November 9
St Joseph Parish
8:30am-1:30pm

Tri M Graphics Open House & Calendar Unveiling

Saturday, November 9, 9am-1pm at Tri M Graphics

FREE – 2025 Photo Calendar
663 Photo Entries on Display
Music
Make-&-Take Craft Stations
Mascots
Santa Letters

Must Love Dogs Pet Grooming Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 9, 9am-11am, Must Love Dogs

Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary Craft Show

Saturday, November 9, 10am-2pm, Owatonna Eagles Club

Turtle Creek Nursery Holiday Open House
2449 Rose Street

November 15 9am-5pm
November 16, 9am-5pm
November 17, 10am-4pm

Fresh cut Christmas trees ( We’ll load them for you!)
Door Prizes, Refreshments served, Special Sales, Gift Decor, Hand decorated live wreaths (We customize them for you!), Beautiful porch pots

Santa’s Cellar Holiday Sale at VFW

November 15 9am-6pm
November 16 9am-3pm

Start your holiday shopping with us! Enjoy the same boutique experience in a new, larger location. You’ll find familiar locally curated gifts, decor, art and tasty treats waiting for you!

Ladies Night at Kibble Equipment

Thursday, November 21, 5pm-7pm

Ladies Night is back again at Kibble Equipment in Owatonna! Join us on Thursday, November 21st and shop these local vendors. Starts at 5pm. Hope to see you here.

Christmas on the Farm at Soubas  Greenhouse

Saturday, November 30 9am-6pm

Visit Santa 10am-1pm
Hayrides from 10am-3pm
Free Ornament Painting
Local Vendors
Homegrown Christmas Trees

Hospital Gift Shop 3-Day Open House

Owatonna Hospital

Thu, December 5
Fri. December 6
Saturday, December 7 8am – 3pm

Merry Market Craft & Vendor Show

Saturday December 7, 10am-2pm at Owatonna Eagles
Our annual craft and vendor show.
Join us at the Owatonna Eagle’s Club for a one -stop- shop where you’ll find something for everyone. Support small businesses while supporting the Steele County Humane Society.
Contact our office with questions. 507-451-4512 or steelecountyhumanesociety@gmail.com

ABOUT

Let Owatonna’s charm draw you in as you stroll our historic downtown, catch a concert in Central Park, play a game of pickleball, and snack on artisan chocolates. Step back in time at our museums and historic buildings and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking or skiing our trails.
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Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

120 South Oak Ave.
Owatonna, MN 55060

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  • ABOUT
    • HISTORY OF OWATONNA
    • VISITOR INFORMATION
    • PHOTO GALLERY
  • THINGS TO DO
  • OUTDOORS
  • DINING
  • EVENTS
  • PLAN YOUR VISIT
  • PLACES TO STAY
  • MEETINGS
  • REUNIONS
  • TOURNAMENTS
Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism