Experience the Midwest

Events and Festivals in the Midwest

NOW - MAY 17, 2025

Red Wing Winter Market

Red Wing, MN

 

The Red Wing Farmers Market will be offering several Winter Markets with loads of vendors in the YMCA Gymnasium on select Saturdays from 9am - noon.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Red Wing, MN (RDW)

NOW - SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Kansas City Royals Men’s Baseball

Kansas City, MO

 

Get to the game — cheer on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Kansas City, MO (KCY)

NOW - SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals Men’s Baseball

St. Louis, MO

 

Cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Nearest Amtrak Station: St. Louis, MO (STL)

MAY 9 - 10, 2025

Mid West Music Fest

Winona, MN

 

Mid West Music Fest is an all-ages, multiple-venue, multiple-genre and multiple-day music festival. Since 2011, Mid West Music Fest has been a weekend-long event with 45+ acts — including many special events and collaborations. Funk, soul, folk and indie rock are the festival’s staple genres, with musicians coming from across the Upper Midwest to attract a crowd that swells to thousands between venues.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Winona, MN (WIN)

MAY 28 - JUNE 1, 2025

2025 U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills

Erin, WI

 

The 2025 U.S. Women's Open will be held at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, WI. With a week full of exciting competition, fans can look forward to an incredible lineup featuring past champions and rising stars battling for the championship. Be part of this thrilling celebration of women’s golf in Wisconsin.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)

MAY 29 - JUNE 5, 2025

Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week

Milwaukee, WI

 

Feed your craving for variety. Milwaukee’s Downtown Dining Week returns May 29 - June 5 to over 25 of the city’s most popular eateries. Diners will enjoy prix-fixe options for lunch and dinner from the city’s top steakhouses, bistros and ethnic eateries.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)

MAY 30 - 31, 2025

Remlinger Collector Car Spring Auction

Winona, MN

 

Remlinger auctions draw in car enthusiasts from around the country looking to buy or sell. As one of the Midwest’s largest classic car auctions, visitors can expect everything from the high price-tag collectibles to more affordable finds. Everyone is welcome to spectate or participate and view these collector cars and classic cars for sale in Minnesota.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Winona, MN (WIN)

JUNE 4 - AUGUST 6, 2025

Cruise Nights at Lakeview Drive Inn

Winona, MN

 

Take a step back in time this summer on the first Wednesday of every month at Lakeview Drive Inn. Lakeview is proudly Winona’s oldest restaurant, opening its doors in 1938. Lakeview’s Root Beer is made from scratch with its own exclusive recipe. Cruise nights bring in classic cars, themed-vehicle nights, live music, prizes and more.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Winona, MN (WIN)

JUNE 11 - AUGUST 13, 2025

Winona Municipal Band Concerts

Winona, MN

 

The Winona Municipal Band concerts are an annual summer tradition every Wednesday night in Lake Park and are free and open to the public. The Winona Lake Park Bandshell has been the home of the band since 1924.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Winona, MN (WIN)

JUNE 14, 2025

Artspire 2025

La Crosse, WI

 

Artspire is an all-inclusive, free community art event that attracts, engages and connects the diverse community through meaningful art experiences, including visual and interactive displays as well as literature and dance.

Nearest Amtrak Station: La Crosse, WI (LSE)

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