Eyota, MN • Olmsted County
Things to Do in
May 2026 in Eyota, MN
Spring arrives in the bluff country — farmers market season opens, the community gathers for garage sales, and Chester Woods wakes up for the season.
May is one of the best months to be in Eyota, Minnesota. The trees leaf out across the bluffs, Chester Woods trails open up for hiking and paddling, and the beloved Farmers Market returns to West Side Park for another season. It’s a great time to explore small-town life in Southeast MN.
All events below are verified and listed in chronological order. Always check event pages for any last-minute changes.
May 2026 Event Calendar
Rochester’s premier sustainability celebration. Explore exhibits, a Fix-It Clinic for broken household items, a Reuse Marketplace, native plant sales, guided wetland bird tours, kids’ activities, and two local food trucks. Free admission. Just 20 minutes from Eyota.
earthfestrochestermn.orgMonthly board meeting open to the public. Agenda typically covers treasurer and committee reports, governance discussions, and upcoming events. The food pantry and thrift store serve residents across Eyota and surrounding communities.
Event detailsEyota’s beloved community market returns! Shop for fresh produce, seasonal fruits, honey, baked goods, eggs, meats, plants, and handmade goods — all in the shade of West Side Park. Accepts credit, debit, and EBT. Market Bucks available for SNAP recipients. Runs every Tuesday through mid-October.
eyota.govoffice.comEyota’s annual city-wide garage sale event! Households across town participate, making it a perfect weekend to browse deals across the whole community. To participate as a seller, register at Eyota City Hall (38 S. Front St SW) with a $5 fee (cash or check to City of Eyota). Maps of participating homes typically posted at City Hall.
City of Eyota FacebookYour weekly farmers market stop at West Side Park. Fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, honey, plants, and more from local vendors. Arrive early for the best selection of seasonal spring produce.
Market infoThe last Tuesday market of May. A great way to finish out the month — stock up on fresh local goods before the Memorial Day weekend. Asparagus, strawberries, greens, and spring flowers are typically at their peak in late May.
Market infoEyota Farmers Market — Every Tuesday in May
The Eyota Farmers Market at West Side Park runs every Tuesday 4–7 PM from May 13 through mid-October 2026. Mark all your Tuesdays!
Accepts credit, debit & EBT · Market Bucks available for SNAP · West Side Park, 303 Fifth St SW
Outdoor & Year-Round Attractions
May is peak season for outdoor adventures right in Eyota’s backyard.
Chester Woods County Park
1,330 acres of bluff country trails, a 110-acre lake, campground, kayak and canoe rentals, fishing pier, and wildlife watching. Trails open daily 5 AM–10 PM. No entrance fee.
Park info & camping →
Hiking & Trail Season
Chester Woods’ 15 miles of primitive trails wind through oak woods, bluff prairie, and savanna. May brings wildflowers, nesting birds, and warm afternoons. Bring water and binoculars.
Trail map →
Paddle Chester Lake
Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for rent at Chester Woods in-season. Chester Lake is a calm, scenic 110-acre reservoir ideal for relaxed paddling and bird watching.
Rental info →
Wildlife Watching
Look for white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, wood ducks, broad-winged hawks, painted turtles, and bobolinks throughout the park’s trails and wetlands. Spring migration peaks in May.
Friends of Chester Woods →
West Side Park
Eyota’s largest community park, with ballfields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and Tuesday evening Farmers Market. Between 2nd & 5th Street on the west side of town. Free admission.
City of Eyota →
Camping at Chester Woods
Book a site for a spring weekend — 41 electric sites, 9 non-electric, 4 camper cabins, showers, and Wi-Fi. Reserve online through Olmsted County. Memorial Day weekend fills fast!
Reserve a site →
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