Zumbrota Covered Bridge Festival
2026 Fall Festival
September 19-20
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!
Burger Bash by Pack 59 Cub Scouts
City Hall 5-7
Come grab supper and support our scouts!
Tat Erredge 5k/10k Memorial
Saturday 730am
Honoring the late Tat Erredge of Zumbrota, a musical and running legend of our community - the annual 5k/10k will return again Saturday morning. Click the photo to sign-up!
Public Library
Saturday
Annual book sale on the sidewalk 9-1
Color contest 10-2
Story time at 10:30 - with the Troll!
Breweries & Drinks
Saturday & Sunday
Local Breweries, Lemonade & more! We've got the crews to keep you hydrated!
SXSE. Kinney Creek Brewery. Los Compadres
Northern Lights Lemonade. Natures Grind
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. 930-5p Saturday, 930-230p Sunday
The Dweebs!
Zumbrota State Theatre
6:30-8:30
$20 General Admission, $8 Students
Click photo to purchase tickets!
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 you will find endless food truck options to feed the family all weekend long!
10-8pm
Lions Club Bingo
Saturday
The Lions Club will also be hosting BINGO in the park on Saturday 10-12p & 1-3p at the covered pavilion near Kids Kingdom.
Live Music all weekend!
Saturday & Sunday
You can find great local artists performing all weekend long at the base of the Covered Bridge on stage
Saturday 930-530, Sunday 930-230
Pickleball
Hosted by our Z-M PTO group!
Saturday at 9 at the Covered Bridge Pickleball Courts - sign up by clicking on photo!
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
Kristoff the Magician!
Saturday 630pm in the park FREE EVENT
Held on the main stage following music.
Get ready for a magical experience filled with mind-blowing illusions, impossible predictions, hilarious surprises, and plenty of audience participation! Kristoff is a charismatic magician and entertainer who combines incredible sleight of hand, comedy, and storytelling to create those unforgettable “How did he DO that?” moments that will have you laughing, gasping, and questioning everything you thought you knew about magic.
Car Show
Sunday 9-1
Mosaic Auto Group is carrying the torch to bring us another epic car show - set at Zumbrota City Hall. Sunday 9-1 with categories & prizes to come!
Tractor Show
Sunday 9-2
On the grass next to the Pickleball Courts
Just show up, or to register:
Call 507-273-9218 Alex Klindworth
Food Trucks & Brews
Sunday 10-230
Our wonderful lineup of Food Trucks & breweries continue Sunday, located in the Covered Bridge Park
Parade
Sunday 3p
Our grand parade will be held on Main Street, featuring your local favorite faces & some extra fun & bumping entertainment.
Sign up by clicking photo
Movie at the State Theatre
Sunday 430 & 630
Experience a unique piece of Zumbrota history as two versions of a locally created film tell a moving story of love, music, memories, and life with Alzheimer’s—first through A Timeless Love, followed by the original His Neighbor Phil.
3on3 Basketball
Saturday 3p - earlier start than previous due to high volume of teams! 36!!
3on3 Basketball on the park courts, championship games to finish up under the lights before fireworks!
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.
Cornhole tournament
Saturday afternoon at the VFW
More information about time and signup to come- check out the VFW for more!
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.
MN STATE - Kids Pedal Pull
Registration 1030, Pull begins at 11
Located near the tractor show, on the pavement (ice rink/ pickleball/ basketball courts) - join us for our first kids competitive Pedal Pull! Click the photo for info!
Musicians
Sunday 930-230
Musicians will continue on the stage of the base of the Covered Bridge
Kids Events
Sunday 930-2
Inflatables in the park continue. Sunday special events include face paint, the Rad Zoo, Kevin The Balloon Man and more
