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Upcoming Events

Salsa Fest 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Burlington Northern Park 100 Aldrich Ave SW, Wadena, MN 56482

Salsa Fest 2026 returns the third Saturday of September.

This fun-filled family event is loaded with thing to do on a beautiful fall Saturday.

  • Farm/Artisan Market
  • Face Painting
  • Salsa Contest
  • Food trucks
  • Education sessions
  • Salsa music and dancing
  • Kids art activities

It’s our favorite fall festival. We will see you there!

FREE ADMISSION

(Registration fees for market vendors and salsa contestants.  More info coming soon.)

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Chapter Leadership

Chapter Board of Directors

    • Chairperson: Michael Dalquist
    • State Board Delegate: Judy Worm
    • Treasurer: Joe Luetmer
    • Secretary: Margaret Bresnahan
    • Vickie Kettlewell

 

    • Amy Jo Meyer
    • John Steckelberg
    • Loretta Steckelberg
    • Tyler Carlson
    • Anthony Adams
    • Coordinator:  Kathleen Morris

Biochar Committee

  • Tyler Carlson, SFA Central Chapter
  • Joe Luetmer, SFA Central Chapter
  • Kyle McClure, SFA Central Chapter
  • Vickie Kettlewell, SFA Central Chapter

Biochar Committee

    • Robert Pennington, Epiphyte Environmental Services
    • Nick Vetsch, MN Composting Council
    • Samantha Hunt, University of Minnesota Intern
Minnesota Salsa Fest

Hosted by SFA's Central Chapter, 2022 Salsa Fest was held in Wadena -- visit the official Salsa Fest webpage HERE.

Central Chapter + SFA Annual Conference

Central member Dayle Reinke shares how her experiences at the SFA Annual Conference over the years encouraged her to grow her family farm and live their dream in this new video.