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Buffalo Days is an eight day event every June that attracts thousands of visitors to Buffalo, MN. The event starts on a Sunday with a classic car show, fly in breakfast, craft show and more. That is just a fraction of the events that will take place in the following days. As the week goes on you will see there are children’s events, concerts in the park, pool and cribbage tournaments, etc.

On Friday night there is a large fireworks display. Saturday there are multiple children events in Sturges Park and that evening at 6:00 p.m. is the parade. The week culminates on Sunday morning starting with a 5k run, a church service, breakfast and ends with the Royalty Coronation in the evening. From Wednesday to Sunday there is also a carnival in town.

View all of the 2007 Buffalo Days events now

If your looking for one more reason to visit Buffalo, or you’re a resident in search of great locally produced items, then mark Saturday mornings on your calendar. The Buffalo, MN Farmers Market kicks off the 2007 summer on May 5th with hanging baskets, bedding and vegetable plants, lettuce, spinach, and radishes and continues with fresh local fruits and vegetables all season long. You will also find eggs, fresh baked breads and pies, delicious maple syrup, candies, and handmade soaps and crafts throughout the season.

The Farmers Market is open every Saturday through October, rain or shine, from 8:00am to Noon. The market is located in downtown Buffalo (get directions) in the parking lot across from the Buffalo Movie Theater.

The game was as good as a basketball fan could ask for, but the last 20 seconds divided you in being a Buffalo fan or an Armstrong fan. Buffalo captured the 2007 boys basketball Class 4A State Title when Darrin Olmscheid hit a runner with 2.4 seconds left to give Buffalo a 67-65 win over Armstrong.

You can view Buffalo vs. Armstrong Championship game photos on FindBuffalo.com by clicking here

Olmscheid was an offensive machine hitting on all six of his three point shots taken in the game as well as the game winner. Both teams shot well but Buffalo shot 61% from the field for the game. In numerous exchanges the two teams went back and forth knocking down huge shots and threes, back and forth, keeping the packed Target Center in a frenzy.

Karl Olson scored 17, hitting some clutch free throws in the final minutes and Dee Broadnax had 14 and provided huge key plays in the game for the Bison.

Senior Josh Ortmann who left Thursday nights game with a severely sprained ankle somehow managed to start and log valuable minutes for Buffalo while adding 9 points. Once again, the team play of Buffalo was it’s biggest asset as players made contributions when called upon.

Buffalo finished their state championship season with a 28-3 record and won their last 17 games to close out the season. Buffalo, MN students and fans were living up the championship atmosphere at Target Center in Minneapolis as thousands of fans cheered on Buffalo and witnessed and amazing game for the state title.

The team came home to Buffalo, MN on Sunday to a parade through town followed by a pep rally at the Buffalo High School. View photos of the game and parade here

John and Marlene Carson, authors of the recently released novels, Ramblin’ Rose and The Internet Newsletter and Last Resort kicked off the 2007 book signing tour with a stop at Buffalo Books and Coffee in downtown Buffalo, Mn on St. Patrick’s day.

The three hour event was a success thanks to the team effort of Buffalo Books & Coffee owner, Liz Purcell and her staff who did a great job of setting up, promoting and hosting the event. The staff was friendly, professional and pleasant and it was easy to see why the store is so popular. John and Marlene are looking forward to being invited back in the future and left many autographed copies in the store at the owner’s request. The coffee was great, too!

Ramblin’ Rose and The Internet Newsletter is available at Buffalo Books & Coffee, other stores and can be purchased online.

The Midwest Book review said: “Ramblin’ Rose And The Internet Newsletter is very highly recommended as an active and fun read, particularly for children, for the inventive and engaging story it tells.”

For more information on the authors, the book Ramblin’ Rose and The Internet Newsletter or other events visit the John Carson website and check out their blog for great info as well!

Photo courtesy of Gail Marlene Carson