Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

10/16/2026

CANNON FALLS' SCARECROW SHOWDOWN — VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

Our community is looking a little more festive, thanks to the creative businesses and organizations who have joined our Scarecrow Showdown!

Now it's YOUR turn to help us choose a winner!

Browse the photo entries and leave the number or name of your favorite scarecrow in the comments.

🎃 How to vote: Comment on this post with the number or name of your favorite scarecrow.

🎃 One vote per person: Only one vote per Facebook account will count. If someone submits multiple votes, only their first valid vote counts.

🎃 Voting period: Voting ends at 3pm on Friday, Oct. 23rd.

🎃 Winner: Receives bragging rights for the entire year!

10/05/2026

Cannon Falls students are walking to school this Wednesday morning! They’ll gather at the City parking lot and head to school together, starting at 7:15 AM.

We’d love to see our community cheer them on! 📣 Pop out along the route to wave, cheer, and wish them a good morning! ♥

Let’s show our kids how proud we are of them and make their morning walk extra special!

Wednesday • 7:15 AM • City Parking Lot → Cannon Falls School

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 7th for Walk to School Day as we celebrate wellness and community together!

📍 Where: City Parking Lot
⏰ Meet Time: 7:00 AM
📸 Group Picture: Before the walk!
🚶‍♂️ Walk Starts: 7:15 AM

⚠️ Quick Reminder: Walking only! No bikes, scooters, rollerblades, or skateboards allowed.

10/02/2026

🍂 It’s a beautiful weekend to get out and enjoy Cannon Falls! 🍂

There’s plenty happening around town, so grab your family and friends and make a day of it!

🏈 Homecoming - Tonight
Show your hometown pride and cheer on our Cannon Falls Bombers! ❤️ Let’s fill the town with school spirit and support our students and athletes!

🎨 Sogn Valley Art Fair - Saturday & Sunday
Spend some time exploring the incredible work of local and regional artists.

🛍️ Shop Local - Saturday and Sunday
Browse, shop, grab some coffee and discover something new downtown.

🚲 Bike the trail!
The fall colors are starting to show and the weather is looking gorgeous. Hop on the Cannon Valley Trail, explore downtown, grab a bite to eat and enjoy everything Cannon Falls has to offer.

🏇 Fall Harvest Family Race Day - Saturday afternoon at the Cannon Valley Fairgrounds

🍁 Beautiful weather + great events + a great community = the perfect Cannon Falls weekend!

Come out, support local, and enjoy your weekend in Cannon Falls! ❤️

09/25/2026

🍂 Fall is in the air—and there’s plenty happening around Cannon Falls this weekend! 🍂

The leaves are starting to turn, the temperatures are cooling off, and it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy our community. ❤️

🍺 Head to Tilion Brewing Company, LLC, Saturday starting at noon, for Oktoberfest and enjoy all of the fun festivities they have planned throughout the day!

🐷 Stop by the Cannon Falls VFW & VFW Auxiliary Post 4452 from 4-8pm on Saturday for their Hog Roast and enjoy some live music, good food and good company.

🍁 And while you’re out, take a stroll downtown, shop local, grab a bite to eat, explore the trails, and soak up those beautiful early fall colors.

If I've missed any events around town, please drop them in the comments! Have a great weekend!

09/18/2026

The community is invited to stop and celebrate True North Church’s history in Cannon Falls on Saturday, September 19th from 2-4pm! They’ll be serving refreshments and will have giveaways! Congratulations, True North Church!

09/11/2026

🍂 Join St. Pius V Catholic Church for their Fall Festival on Sunday, September 20th! 🍁 Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of food, fellowship, games, and fall fun. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the season and connect with friends and neighbors in our community!

SAVE THE DATE: Always a great event for the whole family!

08/31/2026

⚡ Power Outage Update & Community Check-In ⚡

We know this is getting to be a long wait, and with the heat, we understand how frustrating and uncomfortable it is. ❤️

Xcel Energy is providing ongoing updates on the outage and restoration efforts. Please check their latest information here: https://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/outage-map

In the meantime, let’s continue to look out for one another. Check in on your neighbors, family, friends, and especially those who may need a little extra help.

Stay safe, stay positive, and hang in there, Cannon Falls! ❤️ We’re all in this together.

A Cannon Falls transmission sub-station near Byllesby Dam is the cause for the power outage for nearly 1700 residents in and around Cannon Falls which occurred Sunday evening around 8 p.m. Crews are working diligently to repair the sub-station. There are some local businesses that are offering their sites to charge phones and are open for service as well. Please use the link for updates to Xcel regarding the outage. You can also sign up to receive updates for your address pertaining to when power will be restored.
https://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/outage-map

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08/24/2026

COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE - SEPT. 11-12

Fall is the perfect time to clean out, declutter, and find some great treasures — and the Cannon Falls Community-Wide Garage Sale is just around the corner!

🏡 Got stuff to sell? Start sorting those closets, garages, basements, and storage spaces! Turn your unwanted treasures into a little extra cash.

🛒 Love a good bargain? Mark your calendar and get ready to hit the streets! You never know what treasures you’ll find. From furniture and home décor to kids’ clothes, toys, tools, collectibles, and everything in between — there’s sure to be something for everyone!

🍁 Fall cleaning + great deals + a day around Cannon Falls = a perfect combination!

👉 Sellers: https://www.cannonfallsbeacon.com/place_an_ad/ Click the link for details on how to get your sale listed on the community garage sale map/list!

👉 Shoppers: Grab your coffee, bring a friend, and get ready to shop your way through Cannon Falls!

The Cannon Falls fall community-wide garage sale is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12. The deadline to place your garage sale on the Beacon’s community-wide garage sale map is