Arts & Culture

in Houston County, Minn.

Proactive libraries, community theaters, art galleries, music festivals, and loads of historic resources help make Houston County a haven for creativity and curiosity.

Printable Arts & Culture list (PDF)

Arts & Crafts

  • Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour (end of April)

  • Bluff Country Artists Gallery
    111 W. Main, Spring Grove
    (507) 498-2787

  • Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist Residency
    Houston
    An annual program that hosts three artists, individually, for week-long residencies during the months of June, July and August.

  • Just Stitch It / Meisch Upholstery
    14574 Cty Rd 12, Caledonia
    (507) 725-2708

  • Mainspring
    404 E. Main, Caledonia
    (507) 458-2045

Educational activities & Libraries

  • Brownsville Wildlife Overlook
    14286 Great River Rd, Brownsville
    Tundra Swan viewing point, Oct.-Nov.

  • Caledonia Public Library
    231 E. Main, Caledonia
    (507) 725-2671

  • Hokah Public Library
    57 Main, Hokah
    (507) 894-2665

  • Houston County History Hunt
    County-wide self-led scavenger hunt. Print your guidebook and map from website, or pick up from any Houston County library.

  • Houston Public Library
    202 E. Cedar, Houston
    (507) 896-7323

  • Houston Nature Center
    215 W. Plum, Houston
    (507) 896-4668

  • International Owl Center
    126 E. Cedar, Houston
    (507) 896-6957

  • KARST Driftless Guidepost
    111 E. Cedar, Houston

  • La Crescent Public Library
    321 Main, La Crescent
    (507) 895-4047

  • Mainspring
    404 E. Main, Caledonia
    (507) 458-2045

  • Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
    Houston area
    (651) 259-5800

  • Norwegian Ridge Language & Culture Camp
    163 W. Main, Spring Grove
    (507) 498-2267
    Annual week-long day camp for children and teens, centered around the Norwegian culture & language. Held in June.

  • Spring Grove Public Library
    172 W. Main, Spring Grove
    (507) 498-5800

Theaters

  • Appleseed Community Theatre
    1301 Lancer Blvd, La Crescent

  • Spring Grove Cinema
    167 W. Main, Spring Grove
    (507) 498-1234

  • Ye Olde Opera House
    155 W. Main, Spring Grove
    (507) 498-5859

  • Ye Olde Gray Barn
    Hwy 44, Spring Grove
    (507) 498-5859

Music

  • Apollo Chamber Music Festival
    Annual chamber music festival; concerts take place at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston.
    210 S. Chase St., Houston 

  • Caledonia Summer Music in the Park
    Tuesday nights from mid-June ending on National Night Out, the first Tuesday in August.
    Gazebo Park, Caledonia

  • Houston Summer Music in the Park Series
    Weekly summer music series.
    Trailhead Park Bandshell, Houston

  • Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Festival
    Bluegrass festival that takes place twice each year, in May and August.
    Cushon’s Peak Campground, Houston

  • Spring Grove Summer Music in the Park Series
    Eight weeks of summer music in the park, begins the first week of June each year.
    Viking Memorial Park, Spring Grove

  • SubOctave Electronic Music Festival
    Annual electronic music festival.
    Outback Ranch, Houston

Historical Locations

  • Caledonia Historic Walking Tour
    Downtown Caledonia

  • Church of the Holy Comforter, Episcopal
    Main St., Brownsville
    Open by appointment only, care of the Houston County Historical Society: (507) 725-3884.

  • Christian Bunge Jr. Store Museum
    Main St., Eitzen
    Open annually during Eitzen July 4th activities, or by appointment only, care of the Houston County Historical Society: (507) 725-3884.

  • Giants of the Earth Heritage Center
    163 W. Main, Spring Grove
    (507) 498-5070

  • Hokah Municipal Building
    Main St., Hokah
    Art deco-style, two-story reinforced concrete building built in 1938 through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), listed on National Register of Historic Places. Currently houses Hokah City Library in basement.

  • Houston County Historical Society
    104 S. History Ln, Caledonia
    (507) 725-3884

  • Houston County History Hunt
    County-wide self-led scavenger hunt. Print your guidebook and map from website, or pick up from any Houston County library.

  • La Crescent Historical Society
    328 S. 3rd, La Crescent
    (507) 895-1857

  • La Crescent Old Hickory Ball Field
    La Crescent
    (507) 895-2595
    Home of the Vintage Base Ball team, the Apple Jacks

  • Initial Survey Point MN-IA State Line
    Pool Hill Dr/County Rd 2, MN/IA Border
    Originally surveyed in 1852, this replica & interpretive kiosk was dedicated in 2010.

  • Portland Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church
    Portland Prairie Road, Eitzen

  • Schech’s Mill
    W Beaver Rd, Caledonia
    (507) 896-3481
    Open for tours on weekends May through October, and by appointment.

ABOUT HOUSTON COUNTY, MINN.

Nestled in the Driftless region of southeastern Minnesota, Houston County’s magnificent landscape, close-knit communities, and hardworking employees have created an economy that honors its history and paves the way for an innovative future. The county’s quaint, historic towns and its surrounding farmland are home to mom & pop stores and international manufacturing companies alike.

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Houston County Economic Development Authority Office
304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN
P: (507) 725-5836
F: (507) 725-2647
E: eda@co.houston.mn.us

 

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