Renville County

Welcome to Renville County!

2024 Events

Your one-stop-shop for all Renville County community events!  Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just passing through, you’ll be sure to find something fun to do in Renville County.  Join us in discovering the unexpected!  

  • December 6
    • Unforgettable Christmas, Hector
    • Old Fashioned Christmas, Bird Island
  • December 7
  • December 19
    • Christmas Caroling, American Legion, Olivia 

**Event dates are subject to change and events may be canceled.

Renville County Parks

Experience the natural beauty of Renville County by visiting 1,300+ acres of parkland featuring primitive stands of trees, wildflowers and native prairies, wildlife, and the uniqueness of bedrock outcroppings located along the banks of the Minnesota River. Enjoy the steep-wooded bluffs and observe first-hand the many historic sites along the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway. Day visits are FREE and there is a small fee for overnight camping. We hope to see you soon!

Learn more about Renville County’s Seven Parks!
Walking path in park
Lake in fall next to silo and barn
Bridge over creek
Old log cabin in park
Lake view with green trees
Fishing pier overlooking lake
Fishing in river next to rock outcroppings

Community Impact Fund Grant

Program Guidelines:

The Community Impact Fund (CIF) has been designed for projects that will enhance community aesthetics, building capacity and amenities within your community.

Grant Amount:
  • The maximum grant amount is $1,000.
Eligible Applicants:
  • Cities and Townships 
Eligible Uses:
  • Blight Removal 
  • City Park Projects 
  • Community Amenity Projects 
  • Community Development/Capacity 
  • Community Enhancement Projects 
  • Community Related Sign Purchases
  • Comprehensive Plans 
  • Trail Development 
Questions?
People gathered on playground equipment
Criteria:
  • A minimum of a 1:1 match from applicant contribution and/or other funds in required. 
  • Must be a specific project that has the potential to enhance the community.
  • Application must be submitted to the EDA prior to project completion.
  • Community education/recreation and community festival projects are not eligible.

Applications are due by April 1 and October 1 each year.

CIF Application
CIF Guidelines

Discover Renville County

Renville County is home to rustic parks, hiking trails, fishing and birding opportunities, horse trails and camps, areas for snowmobiling and four-wheelers, excellent hunting, and more!  Travel along the Scenic Byway through a number of historic sites such as the Birch Coulee Battlefield, the Rudi Memorial, Joseph R. Brown Historic Site and the Schwandt Monument as well as Fort Ridgley State Park. 

Renville County has seven county parks where you can relax, camp and appreciate the great outdoors.  The county also has four golf courses where you can enjoy a relaxing round of golf.

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway Logo

Local Restaurants and Bars

Bird Island

  • The Broaster Cafe
  • Pelican Pub
  • Rumors Bar

Buffalo Lake

  • The Buffalo Range

Danube

  • The Hawks Nest
  • Main Street Cafe

Fairfax

  • Monk’s Bar and Grill
  • Squirrels Bar and Grill

Franklin

  • Franklin Depot
  • Longbranch Saloon

Hector

  • Pete’s Grill
  • The Other Place

Morton

  • The Korner

Olivia

  • American Legion
  • Brly’s Den
  • Chatterbox Cafe
  • Dairy Queen
  • Max’s Grill and Sheep Shedde Inn
  • Subway

Renville

  • Dave’s Place
  • Main Street Bar and Grill

Sacred Heart

  • Kathy’s Place
  • Sacred Heart Liquor