We rented the Red Rock Center for the Arts, in Fairmont, Minnesota, for my daughters graduation…read moreparty. The staff were 100% professional, and 100% helpful. The venue was amazing and beautiful!!!

Beautifully restored historic building dedicated to the arts. Always clean and very well kept…read more Great variety of musical performances, an ever changing art exhibits, and art classes for adults and youth. The facility is also available to rent -- great for receptions, reunions, graduations, anniversary birthday and more. The lower level conference room is perfect for small gatherings and meeting.

Small and compact children's museum and I think it's great for little kids. We have 3 & 1 year old…read moreand they are enjoying themselves for hours. They spent the most time in the sandbox. The museum is full of sitting spots for the parents (whos lack of energy like me) to sit. The museum also has a cafe and very reasonable priced drinks. We holds other children museum memberships and the tickets are 50% discounts.

Went there when my 11 year old was 8 and it was a great day we had so much fun between this spot…read moreand Sibley park.

If you love more "traditional" art that deals with mostly wildlife, I highly suggest this "shop"…read more It looks like an art gallery when you walk in (completely filled with all kinds of art from various sizes) but it's all for sale! There's prints at decent prices and then originals for sale, too! Those are far more expensive, but I feel they are worth it. The owner is very nice and can tell you about any of the pieces, even if you just mention a type of animal or anything else. He's also very quick to respond to emails! And when buying an art piece (at least a framed one) he puts a type of protective wrap around it so less chance of damaging when in the car/going home. He also gives advice on how to properly hang it! I wish the outside of the building wasn't so run down, but I won't fault him for that! The inside and the owner is what matters, as well as, of course, the art pieces themselves. Also he changes the art on the walls every day! Not all the pieces, but there's always something "new" on the walls.

From the owner: We let Jessie Ventura pick the name of our business off of a list of 80 names at the Hennepin…read morecounty fair in 1997 while he was campaigning for governor of Minnesota. He said competition will run from ya and customers will run to ya! The name has served us well ever sense. Thank you Jesse. We have a art gallery and framing center located in Rogers Minnesota on interstate 94 and highway 101.

What a delightful find in Owatonna! The Arts Center is connected to the Minnesota State Home for…read moreOrphaned and Neglected Children Museum, so it was nice to be able to see both organizations in one stop. The artwork is varied and beautiful. We enjoyed a temporary bronze exhibit before moving onto galleries that had work for sale. Between paintings and textile wallhangings, there was something for everything to be inspired by and enjoy looking at. Of particular interest was a ceiling mural in the library. There are so many images and vignettes to discover. The transition area between the Arts Center and Museum was the State Home's dining area. The black-and-white tile floor is still there and gorgeous stained glass panels are along the walls. This was an enjoyable stop during my time in Owatonna. I will return the next time I am in town.

The Owatonna Arts Center is a wonderful place that doesn't get the attention it deserves, It's…read morelocated in the West Hills area among the stately old buildings scattered across the immaculately maintained grounds, The exhibit area has recently moved to a new addition, but the interior still holds true to the classic old look. Each month the subject of the largest exhibit area changes. It's currently one artist's tribute to the farm women of southern Minnesota, all based on meeting and observing them. I grew up on a farm and a lot of these images ring true. Many of them remind me so much of people I knew. There's also a small room that replicates an old Englishman's library or den. As you tip your head back you see that the upper walls and ceiling are an incredible mural. It probably won't take more than an hour to see everything, but you'll enjoy it. The surrounding West Hills area is beautiful. They are open every afternoon except Monday and the admission is free.

Demolition derby, Dock Dogs competition, Ferris wheel, champion pigs/horses/ducks/goats! Funnel…read morecake, gyros, fries, lemonade! Compact but well organized fair (and did they mention free in the title!) and very clean facility. Had a QR system for rides which was clever.