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New Ulm celebrated its German heritage in grand fashion during Oktoberfest 2026! Held over two exciting weekends, October 2–3 and October 9–10, the celebration brought hundreds of visitors together for live music, traditional German food, cold beverages, and plenty of fun! From the lively streets of downtown New Ulm to the historic grounds of August

New Ulm celebrated Hermannfest 2026 on September 12 with beautiful weather, great music, delicious food, and plenty of German tradition! Held at Hermann Park, the annual celebration brought the community together for a fun-filled day honoring New Ulm’s rich heritage and iconic Hermann Monument. Visitors enjoyed live entertainment, traditional German favorites, cold beverages, and family-friendly

The Brown County Free Fair returned to New Ulm August 12–16, 2026, bringing five days of entertainment, family fun, and community tradition to the Brown County Fairgrounds! Visitors enjoyed thrilling demolition derbies, tractor and truck pulls, live music, carnival rides, delicious fair food, livestock shows, and 4-H exhibits. This year’s festivities also featured DockDogs competitions,

The 2026 Big Ideas Shoe Drive brought the New Ulm community together for a great cause! Residents showed their generosity by donating shoes to support those in need at the Civic Center North Arena. By giving footwear a new purpose while making a positive impact, the drive highlighted the power of community involvement and how

New Ulm Celebrates Another Successful National Night Out New Ulm residents came together Thursday evening for another successful National Night Out at German Park, celebrating the strong partnerships that make our community a safe and welcoming place to live and work. Hosted by the United Way of the Brown County Area in partnership with the

Sun, sand, and spikes took over downtown New Ulm July 31–August 1, 2026, for the 4th Annual Spikin’ in the Street! Minnesota Street was transformed into a beach volleyball paradise with nearly 1,300 tons of sand and eight courts filled with exciting competition. The two-day celebration featured a Friday night beach party, live entertainment, food

Downtown New Ulm was buzzing with activity during this year’s Crazy Days! Shoppers took advantage of great bargains while families and visitors enjoyed the annual ping pong ball drop, food trucks, live music, a kid’s dance party, and the mobile green space featuring turf and outdoor games. It was another fantastic day of supporting our

New Ulm celebrated its German heritage during Bavarian Blast 2026, held July 16–19 at the Brown County Fairgrounds! The four-day festival featured a fantastic lineup of live entertainment, including Confederate Railroad, Church of Cash, Heartless, and traditional German and polka bands. Visitors enjoyed delicious food, cold beverages, family-friendly activities, contests, local vendors, and the annual

New Ulm celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2026, with a fun-filled day at historic Turner Hall Park! The annual celebration featured live music, including a performance by 3 Hour Download, along with delicious food, cold beverages, 1919 Root Beer, a traditional pie social, and family-friendly activities. The free community event brought people together to

The 2026 New Ulm AutoFest once again brought car enthusiasts, families, and community members together at the Brown County Fairgrounds for a day of vehicles, conversation, and summer fun. From polished classics and custom builds to motorcycles, trucks, and unique showpieces, the event offered something for every kind of automotive fan. Visitors had the chance