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Visit Sauk Centre Visit Sauk Centre is your guide to Minnesota’s Original Main Street.

Discover lakes, trails, downtown charm, local shops, events, and rich literary history in a community where hospitality and hometown pride shine.

Minnesota nice is alive and well in Sauk Centre!Today, we heard from a lovely woman who was planning a special visit to ...
09/03/2026

Minnesota nice is alive and well in Sauk Centre!

Today, we heard from a lovely woman who was planning a special visit to Sauk Centre. She was looking for a comfortable, accessible place where her 91-year-old mother could meet a new baby in the family and Sauk Centre was the exact middle for the two.

She had already spoken with Wendy at the City of Sauk Centre and couldn’t say enough about how friendly and helpful she was. When we returned her call, we were happy to offer a few ideas based on the accessibility, comfort and quiet setting her family was looking for. Sinclair Lewis Park and Jitters Java Café happened to be two recommendations that seemed especially well suited for this meaningful visit, just a couple of the many welcoming places our community has to offer.

It was such a sweet reminder that the visitor experience begins long before someone arrives. Sometimes it starts with a phone call, a helpful recommendation and someone who takes the time to make a stranger feel welcome. Thank you, Wendy!

09/01/2026

Looking for a little nightlife in Sauk Centre? From live music and dancing to great drinks, good food and places to gather with friends, there’s plenty to enjoy after the sun goes down!

In this reel, we’re hearing from the people behind Crazy J's Bar & Grill, Next Door Bar & Lounge and Babbitt's Wine Bar about who they are, why they chose to open their doors in Sauk Centre and what they bring to our community.

These are just three of the many great places that make Sauk Centre’s dining, nightlife and entertainment scene so much fun. Consider this a taste, not the whole menu! 🍻🎶

Where’s your favorite place to spend an evening in Sauk Centre?

08/29/2026

🎨 Make Sauk Centre your weekend destination!

The Sauk Centre Festival of the Arts is happening TODAY + TOMORROW, August 29 & 30, from 10 AM–5 PM, with art, shopping, food, music and plenty to explore throughout Sinclair Lewis Park and Historic Downtown Sauk Centre.

And while you’re here, there’s even MORE happening around town this weekend!

🚛 Check out the T\NN TRUCK SHOW
🎨 Spend the day at Sauk Centre Festival of the Arts
🐴 Head out to Nest Fest at Eagle's Healing Nest
🛍️ Shop our local stores
🍴 Grab a bite at one of our local restaurants

It’s one of those weekends where you can come to Sauk Centre for one event and end up making a whole day of it.

Festival of the Arts is FREE and family-friendly, with talented artists, live art experiences, food trucks, music and more.

📍 Sinclair Lewis Park + Historic Downtown Sauk Centre
📅 Saturday, August 29 + Sunday, August 30
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM

Come spend the weekend in Sauk Centre. There’s a LOT happening here! ❤️

🍂 Fall is just around the corner in Sauk Centre!School is starting, cooler mornings are on their way and soon our trees ...
08/27/2026

🍂 Fall is just around the corner in Sauk Centre!

School is starting, cooler mornings are on their way and soon our trees will be showing off in every shade of red, orange and gold.

It’s the perfect season to grab a warm coffee, explore local art, browse our shops, take a walk or bike ride along the Lake Wobegon Trail and enjoy the changing leaves. And if you like a little mystery with your fall getaway, spend some time at the historic and haunted Palmer House Hotel, Restaurant & Pub.

There’s something special about Sauk Centre in the fall. Come for the scenery, stay for the stories and discover everything waiting for you here! 🍁

Plan your fall visit at VisitSaukCentre.org.

📖 Look who is in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine! 👀Visit Sauk Centre is advertising in the September issue featuring “102 Things t...
08/26/2026

📖 Look who is in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine! 👀

Visit Sauk Centre is advertising in the September issue featuring “102 Things to See and Do This Fall” — The Arts & Entertainment Edition!

We’re putting Sauk Centre in front of readers across the region and inviting them to plan a weekend where art, stories and Main Street meet.

From shopping and dining to trails, public art, history, live music and plenty of small-town hospitality, there are so many reasons to make Sauk Centre part of your fall plans.

We love seeing Sauk Centre on the page and even more, knowing it might inspire someone new to come discover everything our community has to offer.

🍂 Plan your getaway at VisitSaukCentre.org

There’s always something fun happening in Sauk Centre! 🎶Open Mic & Music Night is happening this Thursday, August 27, fr...
08/25/2026

There’s always something fun happening in Sauk Centre! 🎶

Open Mic & Music Night is happening this Thursday, August 27, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Sinclair Lewis Park Bandshell.

Musicians and singers of all experience levels are welcome to participate, or simply come relax and enjoy the music in the park. It’s free, beginner-friendly and open to everyone!

Open Mic & Music Night takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month. It’s another great way to experience the music, community and fun waiting for you in Sauk Centre!

08/24/2026

There’s more to explore in Sauk Centre, and Tutti Fruitti Market Farm is one stop you’ll want to add to your list! 🍓

This family-owned farm offers a true down-on-the-farm experience with made-from-scratch meals, homemade bakery treats and fresh seasonal produce grown right on the farm. It’s a restaurant, market and memorable Central Minnesota experience all rolled into one!

Come hungry, bring the family and make Tutti Fruitti part of your next trip to Sauk Centre.

THREE BIG EVENTS. ONE INCREDIBLE WEEKEND IN SAUK CENTRE!Clear your calendar for August 28–30 because Sauk Centre is the ...
08/20/2026

THREE BIG EVENTS. ONE INCREDIBLE WEEKEND IN SAUK CENTRE!

Clear your calendar for August 28–30 because Sauk Centre is the place to be! From impressive trucks and live art to music, food, local vendors and a meaningful community celebration, there will be something happening all weekend long.

🚛 5th Annual T\NN TRUCK SHOW
Friday, August 28 | 4–10 p.m.
Saturday, August 29 | 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Stearns County Fairgrounds

See an incredible display of trucks, vote for the People’s Choice Award and enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, a weekend car show and the truck light show at dusk Friday night.

🎨 Sauk Centre Festival of the Arts
Saturday and Sunday, August 29–30 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sinclair Lewis Park and downtown Sauk Centre

Watch professional artists create large-scale artwork right before your eyes! This free, two-day festival also features handmade work from regional artists, interactive art experiences, live music, food and activities for all ages.

🇺🇸 13th Annual Nest Fest & Mission Possible: Hooves & Paws Mud Run
Saturday, August 29
Eagle's Healing Nest

Celebrate a day of community, healing and honor. Start the morning with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 6–10 a.m., then explore vendor and resource booths, a silent auction, food, mud run, Nest tours and more.

👻 Paranormal & Historical Tour at The Palmer House Hotel, Restaurant & Pub
Saturday, August 29 | 3 p.m.
The Historic Palmer House Hotel

Discover the fascinating history of one of Sauk Centre’s most famous landmarks. The ticketed experience includes stories of past owners, famous guests and “unregistered residents,” followed by access to the normally closed basement for a mini paranormal investigation. Advance tickets are required, and participants must be at least 12 years old.

With so much happening, one day simply isn’t enough! Reserve a room at one of Sauk Centre’s hotels or bring the camper and stay at one of our area campgrounds. Between events, explore our shops, restaurants, historic attractions, Sauk Lake and the Lake Wobegon Trail.

Come for your favorite event, stay for all three and experience an unforgettable weekend in Sauk Centre!

Did you know Sinclair Lewis Avenue was once called Third Street?This vintage postcard captures a busy Third Street in do...
08/20/2026

Did you know Sinclair Lewis Avenue was once called Third Street?

This vintage postcard captures a busy Third Street in downtown Sauk Centre, likely sometime in the 1940s. Look closely and you’ll spot Hanauer’s Market, Gamble Stores, Hamm’s Beer and Coca-Cola signs, classic automobiles and storefronts lining both sides of the street.

In early 1960, Third Street was renamed Sinclair Lewis Avenue in honor of Sauk Centre’s most famous hometown author. That year marked what would have been Sinclair Lewis’s 75th birthday, the 40th anniversary of the publication of Main Street and the 30th anniversary of his Nobel Prize in Literature.

Lewis was born on Third Street in 1885 and grew up just a short distance away in the home visitors can still tour today.

Now we need help from our local history experts! Do you recognize any of these businesses, remember Hanauer’s Market or know approximately when this photo was taken? Tell us what you notice in the comments!

📷 Postcard image shared with permission from eBay seller pictureperfectpostcards. This original vintage postcard is currently available in their eBay shop.

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