Yup, Northfield is increasingly, nationally known for its quirky events, diverse recreation, historic downtown, and surrounding scenery.  It’s all part of the annual Outlaw Run.  Folks come from around the region on their iron horses to explore southern Minnesota, retracing the trail of the notorious James-Younger Gang, on a 120-mile scenic cruise.  Register at the Northfield Historical Society.

Friday, August 15th: Sweet Jazz, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Contented Cow; Why Not, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., Contented Cow; and Andra Suchy, 8:00 p.m., Tavern Lounge.

Saturday, August 16th: Outlaw Run, 8:30 a.m., Downtown Northfield; Riverwalk Market Fair, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Bridge Square; Maddie Hargis & Cassandra Crandell, 5:00 p.m., Contented Cow; Jeff Ray, 8:00 p.m., Tavern Lounge; Optimum Trajectory, 7:00 p.m., Contented Cow; and Todd Thompson Trio, 9:00 p.m., Contented Cow.

Sunday, August 17th: Quiz Night, 8:00 p.m., Contented Cow.