Events

SEMBA’s Bluegrass Festival

Aug 18 – Aug 21 all-day

SEMBA’s Annual August Festival(opens in new window) at Cushon’s Peak Campground, Houston, Minnesota! Bands on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – come for a day or all four days! 10am – 8pm.

Bluff Land Tri

Aug 20 all-day

Bluff Land Triathlon is your fall challenge on the beautiful Root River and Magelssen Bluff trails.

New! Chip-timing will be used for all three legs of this Run – Bike – Hike. Register online to participate in just one or all three legs. All segments start and end at Creekside Park in Rushford, Minnesota.

RUN 3.1 miles on the Root River Trail — glimpses of Rush Creek and the Root River on an eastbound out-&-back route…

BIKE 15.5 miles on the Root River Trail — helmets required for this westbound, out-&-back, paved trail ride…

HIKE 2.1 miles on Magelssen Bluff — a 500-foot total ascent and the 290+ wooden steps up the StairClimber Trail…but the gorgeous fall colors and views from the top are worth it!

All event proceeds support the Foundation for R-P Schools ~ Providing scholarships for R-P students to pursue post-secondary education

Minnesota Deer Hunting Season

Sep 17 – Dec 11 all-day

Visit the DNR Website for specific dates, regulations and license information.

Taste of the Trail – Rushford Area & Houston

Sep 24 all-day

Rushford Arts & Crafts Fair

Oct 22 all-day

Rushford’s largest annual arts and crafts fair! The Rushford Arts & Crafts Fair features handmade arts and crafts of all kinds. Whether shopping for yourself or a special gift, you are sure to find items to please and delight. Free admission.

Christmas in Peterson

Dec 10 all-day

Shop. Eat. Visit Santa. Create. A day packed with fun for the entire family. Do all of your holiday shopping from our 35 vendors selling nearly everything handcrafted or homemade.

August – December 2022 Aug – Dec 2022

Sarah, February 2021
“I travel a lot for work and Loken Inn is my absolute favorite place to stay. Extremely kind and generous staff and the rooms are so comfortable and feel like home. I’m always excited to see Rushford on my schedule because I know I’m going to be staying here. Love the large soft towels! Such a cozy place :)”

Chance, February 2021
“First time staying here, and fell in love with the place right away. Deb was so kind and attentive. The entire place was immaculate. Walking in the lobby, there was just a clean smell and the bedrooms with awesome. Bedrooms were very neat, mini fridges were spotless, shower water was nice and hot, comfortable beds, and asked for extra blankets, provided immediately no issue. I would recommend this place ten times over. I loved my stay.”

Mikayla, February 2021
“I stay in a lot of hotels for work and this one is definitely my favorite. The beds are super comfy and they have the softest towels. It always smell so nice and has a homey feel. Not to mention the owners are extremely kind and helpful.”

Theresa, July 2020
“A little bit of heaven at this hotel. Very friendly and welcoming. Whirlpool tub available in some rooms along with patios. Bring your family and stay in the large suite. We enjoy staying here for a mini get away. Highly recommend.”

Bugt2424, October 2020
“I stayed for two nights… stayed in suite on second level. Bed was perfect, rooms were very clean… watched a beautiful sunset from bedroom… this is bluff country, most Beautiful! The owner was most accommodating.. flat screen tv in bedroom and living area… kitchen with all utensils that you need for cooking. Full size refrig and stove… And windows..! Which I loved..! Thank you for a great stay!”

Jacob, March 2020
“This was the perfect place to stop at the end of biking. Friendly workers, clean room, and really convenient location. You can wash dirty biking clothes in their washer/driers and can even park your bike in your room as most rooms have an exterior sliding door (as well as a door to the rest of the hotel) I would 100% recommend this to bikers on the Root River trail.”

Ed C., October 2019“As a hospitality professional, I have spent many years in various types of hotels as well as critiquing hotels. I have to say that small town hotels make me nervous. Not the case here. Loken’s Rushford Inn is an excellent small town hotel. The best small town hotel I have ever stayed in over the past 30-years. Very clean, well decorated, and the rooms are great. Not the usual shoe box small rooms. Very roomy. I really like that the sink is separate from the shower and toilet. There is also a microwave and mini-fridge in the room. Rooms are very clean and well maintained. I would rather stay here than in an economy hotel like Motel 6 or Sleep Inn. This is so much better. You can park right in front of your room, but you also have a door that accesses the inside of the hotel. Rooms come with a nice continental breakfast. If you are looking for a small town getaway, Rushford is a great place to visit with an excellent place to stay.”