The official "100 mile Garage Sale" is over but it is just the beginning of the bargain shopping season in the small towns and villages around Lake Pepin.

This coming weekend has this in store:

Thursday, May 6th

Fun Fest in Cannon Falls on Mill Street 5 pm to 8 pm

Vino in the Valley in Rural Maiden Rock opens tonight. Emily and Tim entertain.

Carrie Rodriguez at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota 7:30 pm

Friday, May 7th

Bird Days: Mississippi River Flyway & Migratory Bird Day are being celebrated in the region. It's the peak time to observe warblers, ducks, shorebirds, and amphibian night sounds along the shoreline of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. More information on the blog.

Jimmy's Pub has Slippery Elm performing at 8:00 pm (fifth floor of the St. James Hotel) in Red Wing.