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Goodhue County OKs Wheat Trail Festival license with 12 conditions; camping requires separate permits
Summary
The county approved a one-time assembly license for the Wheat Trail Festival to be held July 23–25, 2026 on roughly 200 acres in Bell Creek Township, contingent on 12 conditions. Staff noted overnight camping will require a separate Conditional Use Permit and Minnesota Department of Health approvals.
The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 4 approved a one-time assembly control license for the Wheat Trail Festival, a rural outdoor music event proposed for July 23–25, 2026 at 16764 342nd Way in Bell Creek Township.
Land use staff said the application, submitted by Will Erickson, seeks a rural outdoor music festival to promote mental health and provide resources for the farming and rural community in partnership with the Live In Foundation. Staff told the board the…
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