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Saturday Crazy Days celebration downtown Minnesota Street. Ping Pong Ball Drop at 9 a.m. from the top of Gallery 512 Mini-Marktstrasse: hand-crafted artisan vendor show indoors at Benny’s 126 N. Minnesota Street from 9am - 1p.m. Craft & Vendor Show, 9am - 2pm in City Hall Parking Lot Popcorn wagon, 10 am to 5 p.m. behind BCHS museum. George Ostroushko STORYTELLING: 1960s Psychedelic poster art from Minnesota 10 am-2 p.m. at the MN Music Hall of Fame. Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the ...

NUAF grant application open

NEW ULM - New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF) is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. In an effort to make even greater community impact, NUAF has updated its focus granting “pillars”.   The focus of the Arts, Education, and Historic Preservation pillars remain as in previous years.  The former Economic Development pillar has been updated and is now the “Community Enhancement” pillar. This is designed to: • Encourage projects with measurable, sustainable community impact. • Support emerging, innovative, or cross-sector initiatives that align with ...

Park and Recreation schedule

•Thursday, July 30 is New Ulm National Night Out in German Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Local food trucks and ice cream will be available, along with games and entertainment for the whole family. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Hobo Band at 7 p.m. Concerts are free and made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. •The last Municipal Band Concert of the season Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in German Park. •Special make up Concert ...

Spikin’ in the Street returns to downtown

NEW ULM - The Fourth Annual Spikin' in the Street Sand Volleyball Tournament comes to downtown New Ulm, Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 Eight sand volleyball court and approximately 1,300 tons of sand—nearly 70 dump truck loads—will transform Minnesota Street into a sporting venues ...

Community Calendar

Saturday BCHS Popccorn Wagon 10-5 p.m. behind the BCHS Museum off Broaday Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the public. The New Ulm Farmers Market will be held 9am-12pm in the River Bend Education District parking lot through October 10 Paddlefish Brewing Tasting Event at Sweet Haven 2-5 p.m. Bavarian Blast, Brown County Fairgrounds SUNDAY Bavarian Blast parade 12:30 p.m. Begins at Fairgrounds, travels State to 6th North, then 6th North to Jefferson St. Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group, ...

Crazy Days returns to New Ulm July 24-26

NEW ULM – New Ulm has been selected as Minnesota's 2026 Retail Community of the Year by the Minnesota Retailers Association. The recognition celebrates communities that demonstrate exceptional support for local retailers and foster vibrant shopping districts through collaboration, community events, and economic development.  Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Minnesota's Retail Community of the Year as Crazy Days returns Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26. One of New Ulm's largest shopping weekends of the year, Crazy Days features sidewalk sales, exclusive ...