Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Chatfield Center for the Arts, Chatfield MN

Join us for Trail Days, a celebration of community, the outdoors, and the vision for the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail—a future 100+ mile backpacking trail right here in southeast Minnesota.

This family-friendly event is free and open to all. Come spend the day enjoying:

🌲 Interpretive-guided and self-guided hikes through the recently established section of MDHT

🔎 Outdoor scavenger hunts & crafts for all ages

🎁 Raffles & giveaways featuring prizes from local partners

🌿 Opportunities to learn more about the trail at our very first annual meeting, scheduled for 12:45 p.m. during Trail Days!

Bring your family, bring a friend—or two! All raffle and fundraising proceeds directly support the continued development of the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail.

Schedule:

11:00 am: Event begins | Chatfield Center for the Arts & City Park

11:15 am: Guided programs | City Park bandshell

Programs include Paint & Hike with Tammy Nara and Forest Bathing with Damselfly Forest Bathing

12:45 pm: Annual meeting | Chatfield Center for the Arts

1:45 pm: Raffle prizes called | Chatfield Center for the Arts

2:00 pm: Event ends

We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 Mark your calendar: Saturday May 30, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
👉 Location: Chatfield Center for the Arts, Chatfield MN

We love to talk about the mission to build this trail and are happy to speak in person or virtually to groups large and small.