Event Information
Cannon Valley Trail Welch Station Access
26674 144th Ave WayWelch, MN 55089
About
An acoustic duo from the Cannon Valley performing a variety of folk, blues, roots, and Americana standards with vocal harmonies on guitars, mandolin, banjo, and ukuleles.
Brenda Owens (Cannon Falls) and Lee Mensinger (Red Wing) have been performing for years in the Cannon Falls and Red Wing areas and have played many times on the bike trail in Welch, as well as at the Red Wing Art Fair, Hobgoblin, Sargent’s Nursery in Red Wing, and at Ferndale Market and the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls
Voices of the Valley, a Cannon Valley Trail interpretive program is planned to assist a visitor’s understanding and exploration of the Cannon River Valley and also provides educational and entertaining programs for Trail users.
Programs take place on Saturdays during the months of May through September from 11am-2 pm at Cannon Valley Trail Welch Station Access. This location can be accessed by driving if you’d like to enjoy the events, but aren’t able to bike there. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and come to listen to the music. Social distancing will be observed and recommended.
Topics may include – Archeology, Geology, Native American Studies, Railroad History, Tree Talk, Wildflowers, or other Natural and Cultural programs.
Schedule is subject to change and weather permitting
These events are held at the Welch Station access, a beautiful spot located 9.6 miles on the trail from Cannon Falls and very near to Welch.
The address is 26674 144th Avenue Way-Welch, MN. 55089.
Local musicians enjoy sharing their talents with you, sit and listen a while. Refreshments are donated by area businesses.
Everyone is invited to these events, not just bikers. Please note throughout the season some Voices of the Valley programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Everyone COME, and ENJOY! See you on the Trail!
We’d love to hear from you! If you have informational items or a talent you would like to share at Voices of the Valley. Contact the Brenda at [email protected] or call the trail office at 507-263-0508.