Authentic Excursions, LLC

06/22/2023

05/05/2023

LOTS of great music at The Merc this summer! Stay tuned for updated schedules...we have more in the works!

04/19/2023

Trip! Call Montevideo if interested in going.

04/17/2023

Warm weather brings wildlife life! We will be hosting the kickoff, Friday April 28th to Minnesota Ornithological Union's annual counting of salt water birds. Wait...we have salt water? Check it out!

03/08/2023

Hello everyone! Climbing back out of winter hibernation and ready to get going again! I am planning some changes for Authentic Excursions which I'll soon reveal, but first off, I started a video blog to introduce you to myself, Granite Falls, and the southwest Minnesota area. I plan to interview locals and take folks around to the well-known attractions as well as some hidden treasures as we explore the place I've come to love. Subscribe to the Authentic Excursions YouTube channel to make sure to catch upcoming videos!

A little about myself and why I started Authentic Excursions.

10/16/2022

We had so much fun on the Central MN Brewery & Winery Hop!
Join us for the next one on November 12th!

10/14/2022

One final plug for the Brewery and Winery Hop tomorrow! The weather looks a bit warmer but still windy - sounds like a perfect day to check out some regional breweries and wineries, meet some new, fun-loving folks, sip some tasty beverages, eat some street tacos, and maybe do a bit of shopping in the adorable town of New London. Visit Goat Ridge Brewing Co., Foxhole Brewhouse, and Grandview Valley Winery. Plus, there's live music at Bluenose Gopher Public House when we return, and your Authentic Excursions wristband will get you $2 off your first beer there! There are still a few tickets available, so join us!

10/05/2022

WE HAVE A WINNER! Kathy Anderson is the recipient of one FREE night's stay at Todd's Cottage! I will reach out to you with details.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth at various times this summer and entered to win!

10/03/2022

Coming up on October 15th! Let us do the driving while you and your friends enjoy a fun day exploring some of the great breweries and wineries in our area! Prices are $80 per ticket and include a street taco lunch plus a pint of your choice at Goat Ridge Brewery in New London, a pint of your choice at Foxhole Brewing in Willmar, and a wine tasting at Grandview Winery in Belview. And of course, a seat on a comfortable coach bus, no driving necessary! Tickets only available until October 10th, so click the link in the comments to purchase now!

09/16/2022

Your last chance to enter to win one free night’s stay at Todd’s Cottage here in Granite Falls will be happening at SquidFest on Saturday! Stop by our table near the SquidFest info booth to enter!

09/14/2022

Last chance to explore the woods with Nicole this season, coming up on September 24th! This is a great opportunity for nature lovers of all kinds to learn more about the natural world around them, and the generous gifts she provides. Click on the link to get tickets!

09/10/2022

SquidFest/RibFest is coming up on Saturday, September 17th from 10am-10pm. There is SO much going on during this family friendly festival in downtown Granite Falls. And it’s FREE. Come check out our little community on the river and have a really fun day!!

08/31/2022

Prairie Fyre Arts & Music Festival this weekend in Wood Lake and Granite Falls!

08/28/2022

Coming up this weekend - International Glitch Art Exhibit!

Glitch Art is Dead International Exhibit-September 2-4!

08/27/2022

Rockfest is today at The Rock: Dining and Events!

🚨ROCKFEST TODAY!!🚨
Bean bag tournament-12:00
Car Show-1:00
Firemen's Feed-5:00
Live Music-6:00
Reminder- our restaurant kitchen will be closed today, food served outside!

We would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to our main sponsors! Without these guys events like this would not be possible, again THANK YOU so much!

Thorstad Construction-Thorstad Construction provides complete planning, design, and build services for construction to the Grain, Soybean, and Ethanol sector. Give Pete a call today!

Jeseritz Electric-Perfect for all of your electrical needs. Home or Commercial no project to big or small. Give Jon a call today!

Barker Excavating- You need dirt work? Mike has got you! Contact Mike Barker at (507)829-6530 for all your excavating needs!

08/26/2022

And live music tomorrow night at the Madison Mercantile!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
AUGUST 27TH 6PM

08/22/2022

Chances to catch some local live music at Java River in Montevideo!

08/20/2022

I've made some updates to my website, so it should be easier to find and book excursions. I also added a community calendar to showcase some of the other events occurring in Granite Falls that aren't specific to Authentic Excursions. Lots of stuff happening here!

Authentic Excursions offers tour, entertainment and lodging options in Granite Falls and Southwest Minnesota. Where the tallgrass prairie meets the ancient granite river valley.

08/12/2022

Ride 2 Remember is tomorrow!

Our mission at Ride 2 Remember is to honor all service members; past and present, while paying tribute to service members that are no longer with us. Ride 2 ...

08/03/2022

The next Makers Market is coming up tomorrow! Lots of new and returning vendors, yummy food options, live music with Machinery Hill, free screening of a film made by YME students, downtown shops open late with special deals, and more. Check it out!

07/26/2022

Get your poetry on this weekend at the Madison Mercantile!

Join us this weekend for a FREE poetry-writing class, and poetry open mic! This Saturday July 30th beginning at 2:00pm.

A Weekend of Poetry on the Prairie. Featuring the work of Robert and Carol Bly.

07/19/2022

More live music coming up this Saturday at the Madison Mercantile!

Saturday on The 'Stad Stage!
Charlie Roth along with Terry Klein
Music starts at 6pm. Come on down to this family friendly event!

07/06/2022

Makers Market on the river walk tomorrow from 5-8 PM! I’ll have a table there, stop by to find out more about Authentic Excursions, discuss any ideas you might have, and enter to win a free night’s stay at Todd’s Cottage!