On three Saturdays in September, The Root River Trail Towns are featuring local food, artisans, entertainment, cultural activities and fun for all during an annual trail-wide event, Taste of the Trail.
Taste of the Trail is similar ot many “Taste of…” events in many towns all over the Midwest. In this case, the nine towns along the trail system are focusing on food, activites and entertainment during the three Saturdays in September.
Taste of the Trail is your opportunity to see how each town will show off their abundance of food and cultural activities while enjoying the beautiful scenic views of Southeast Minnesota. Each town will provide a unique experience featuring samples of favorite local foods. In addition, local growers, producers, erestaurants and artisans will be featured. The towns will participate according to the following schedule.
• September 10: Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson
• September 17: Preston, Harmony, Fountain
• September 24: Rushford, Rushford Village, Houston
The hours on each Saturday are 10 a.m-3 p.m. The activites will take place at participating businesses or along the Root River Bike Trail in each town.
From lefse to homemade pie, trail enthusiasts will find a diverse variety of delightful, palate-plesing tastes. Local talent and entertainers will showcase how to have a good time in the nine Trail Towns.
For more information on specific activites for each town, log onto www.rootrivertrail.org.
Taste of the Trail is sponsored by the non-profit organization Root River Trail Towns, a cooperative effort of the nine towns situated on the Root River Trail System, working together to promote tourism and recreation in and around the nine towns.
For more information, contact Wes Harding, (507) 467-3044.