Northfield

Defeat of Jesse James Days
408 Division Street

(http://www.defeatofjessej...). first weekend after labor day. a rodeo, midway and local celebrations, including live reenactments of the bank raid.

St. Olaf Christmas Festival

(http://www.stolaf.edu/chr...). first thursday after thanksgiving. st. olaf college has been giving the festival since 1912, one of the finest choral events in the nation. it is nationally broadcast on public radio and television. tickets are difficult to come by, so plan ahead.

Plays and Exhibits sponsored by the Northfield Arts Guild

(http://www.northfieldarts...). art exhibits and a gift shop featuring pottery, jewelry, cards, and other locally made crafts. plays at the northfield arts guild nag theater. see the website for current plays and exhibits.