Flea marketing, food, fun and flowers. All in historic Mantorville, Minnesota. It all began with the humble marigold, a hearty and colorful little flower native to the Americas.  Initially begun as a flower show to promote the planting of marigolds throughout the Mantorville community, with early sponsorship from Marigold Dairies, Rochester, Minnesota, this event has grown to be one the region’s best known and most attended annual festivals.  Marigold Days offers something for everyone. Antique & Flea Market, Flower Show, Quilt Show, Car Show, Bingo, Lots of Really Good Food, Live Music both days, Street Dances, Fireworks, 5K Run/Walk, Baseball Tournament and a Grande Parade.