Bluff Country Co-op

Christmas Day (Closed)
2025-12-25 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The store will be closed on Christmas day, Thursday, December 25.

Christmas Eve (Closing Early)
2025-12-24 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The store will close early at 4 pm on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24 so our staff can spend time with their friends and families. Be sure to shop early for all your holiday needs.

Winter Clothing Swap
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
It’s time for a wardrobe refresh! Bring lightly-used clothing in good condition, suitable for cold weather, to the Community Room during our winter clothing swap. This includes sweaters, coats, shoes, boots, and cold-weather accessories too! Share what you no longer want and check out the selection to find something new. Our clothing swaps are held in an open-house style. All are welcome to stop by and browse, regardless of whether they have brought something or not. Any unclaimed clothing that remains after the event will be donated locally.
Can’t make it, but still have something you’d like to contribute?
Look for our collection box located in the store’s 2nd street entrance to drop off your items during the week before the event. Have questions? Reach out to Ingrid at: outreach@bluff.coop

Co-op Food Drive
2025-12-11 08:00 - 2025-12-21 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
We will have a food drive at the co-op this month to help support the Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf. Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 21, there will be pre-made bags of non-perishable groceries available for purchase at the service desk. On your next shopping trip, simply select the bag with the price point that you would like to donate, and we’ll gladly deliver them to the Winona food shelf for you. Super easy way to support our neighbors in need. Thank you for participating!

2026 Cheese Club Sign-up Window
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sign up for our Cheese Club and experience a new cheese each month in the new year!
Find details here: https://www.bluff.coop/cheese-club/

Holiday Nut Sale
2025-11-30 08:00 - 2025-12-06 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Our annual holiday nut sale starts Sunday, Nov. 30 – Saturday, Dec. 6. Save 20% off all nuts in the bulk bins, including organic and fair trade options plus flavored cashews too. So get your refill containers ready! Now is a great time to buy those special ingredients for all your holiday baking and gift giving ideas.

In store sales only. Special orders not included.

Thanksgiving Day (Co-op closed)
2025-11-27 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Co-op will be closed on Thursday, November 27.
The store will be open regular hours before and after Thanksgiving — 8 am – 8 pm on Wednesday (Nov. 26) and Friday (Nov. 28).
Frozen whole turkeys have arrived from Larry Schultz Organic Farm and Ferndale Market.
Estimated arrival of fresh turkeys is the week of November 17.
Turkeys are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to shop early for best selection on all your holiday dining needs!

Holiday Ham Pre-Order
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2025-12-10 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Fresh, local ham for your family table!

Pre-order deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 10
Estimated delivery date: Wednesday, Dec. 17

How to Order
Call the store (507) 452-1815 or tell your cashier the next time you shop.

Prices and details can be found below.

https://www.bluff.coop/ham-pre-order/

Bluff Country Co-op Board Meeting
2025-11-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
The Bluff Country Co-op Board of Directors meets monthly on the 3nd Monday from 6-8pm. Co-op owners are welcome to attend meetings. Find more details about attending a board meeting here.

Kitchen & Small Appliance Swap
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Do you have a blender that’s just collecting dust? Or a food dehydrator that you never use? What about unused cookbooks or too many dishes?
Declutter your home and find a new treasure with our Kitchen & Household Small Appliance Swap!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10 am – 2 pm
Donations that are in good, clean, and working condition can be dropped off before the swap between Wednesday, November 12th – Friday, November 14th. We will set items up in our Community Room on Saturday, November 15th for folks to browse. No money will be exchanged. All items will be considered donations. Attendees are welcome to take what they wish on a first-come, first-served basis. Anything that remains at the end of the event will be taken to local thrift stores such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Grace Place, Restored Blessings, ect.
If you have questions about the swap, please reach out to Ingrid at: outreach@bluff.coop

Fermentation 101 Class
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at fermenting food, but felt intimidated? Please join us for this exciting beginner’s fermentation class! The wonderful folks from Fizzeology Foods will be leading us in the art and history of fermentation. Participants will get to make one jar to take home and learn so much more!

Saturday, November 8
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $10 per non-owner or FREE to all co-op owners as part of our ‘Owner Appreciation Week’. The instructor(s) for this class are culinary experts from the Fizzeology Foods Team in Viroqua, WI and have volunteered to teach this class. The fee covers the cost of ingredients and student materials. Space is limited, so please RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815 or email: outreach@bluff.coop

**Note: Each student will need to bring 1 large bowl, 1 cutting board, and 1 knife to class. All other materials will be provided.

Owner Appreciation Week
2025-11-02 08:00 - 2025-11-08 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Thank you owners for being a part of our co-op. We appreciate you!
Your participation is integral to the cooperative model and your dedication makes all the difference. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you. We are honored to serve our community and be your source for local food in Winona.
If you are a Bluff Country Co-op owner, mark your calendar and make sure to stop by during owner appreciation week. We are planning to celebrate with, product samples, free gifts and local vendors at the store. More details can be found here: Owner Appreciation.
Not a BCC owner yet? Join the fun! Learn more about what it means to be an owner of Bluff Country Co-op.

Rain Garden Clean Up: *CANCELLED*
2025-10-19 09:15 - 11:15 | Bluff Country Co-op Parking Lot, 121 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 54622, United States
This event has been cancelled. There is no rescheduled date at this time.
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: N/A
We welcome volunteers who are interested in helping us tend to the rain garden in our parking lot. Basic tools and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own too. Please contact Ingrid if you are interested in volunteering your time: outreach@bluff.coop
During the event, volunteers receive one complimentary beverage from our drink cooler as a ‘thank you’ for your support.

Garden Harvest & Plant Swap
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Too many cabbages or squash?
If you find yourself with an overly abundant harvest from your garden this year, bring the surplus to the co-op and share it with your neighbors during our produce, seed, garden tool, and plant swap!
If you have houseplants or garden perennials that need to be thinned or divided, bring them too! From root vegetables to cuttings, apples to seeds, books to tools: everything plant and garden-related is welcome at this swap. To help everyone out, please label your plants with a name (common or botanical). This event is open to all. Plan to stop by even if you don’t have something to bring. Everyone interested in plants or locally grown fresh produce is encouraged to attend and take something home, free of charge.
*Early, non-perishable donations may be dropped off at BCC between October 5-October 10th. Donations may be left in the designated groccery cart at our services desk.*
Any garden produce that remains after the swap will be donated to the food shelf. Remaining plants, seeds, or tools will be donated locally, as well. If you have questions about the swap, please reach out to Ingrid Ogren: outreach@bluff.coop.

Game, Puzzle, and Coloring Book Donation
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
BCC is in the planning stages of revamping our community corner. We aim to transform this quiet corner into a vibrant and dynamic community engagement space. Where we previously had our cookbook library, we will be creating a game and community communication nook.
As part of these efforts, during the month of October, Bluff Country Co-op is seeking donations of any complete games or puzzles, coloring or puzzle books, and markers, crayons, colored pencils(etc…) that you may have and no longer want, that are in excellent condition and ready to share with the community. Please leave your donations in our collection crate at the service counter.
Donations will be accepted from October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025.

If you have questions, please reach out to: outreach@bluff.coop

October Owner Drive
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 20:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluff Country Co-op is a purpose-driven business. We go beyond good food with our commitment to local sourcing, environmental integrity, fair economic practices, and concern for community. You can support our mission by becoming a co-owner — it has its perks too! Like an extra 10% off every time you shop Co+op Deals. Learn more about what it means to be an owner of Bluff Country Co-op and discover all the benefits here.
Thinking about joining the co-op?
New owners who sign up during our October Owner Drive will receive a free co-op t-shirt or tote bags (your choice), plus a chance to win a gift basket full of local products and goodies valued at $100*. There is no better time to sign up!
*Current owners who pay off their payment plan during our October Owner Drive will also have a chance to win the gift basket too!

Fall Clothing Swap
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
It’s time for a wardrobe refresh! Bring lightly-used clothing in good condition suitable for cooler weather to the Community Room during our clothing swap. This includes shoes, boots and accessories too! Share what you no longer want and check out the selection to find something new. Our clothing swaps are held open house style. All are welcome to stop by and browse, regardless if they have brought something or not. Any unclaimed clothing that remains after the event will be donated locally.
Can’t make it but still have something you’d like to contribute?
Look for our collection box located in the store’s 2nd street entrance to drop off your items during the week before the event. Have questions? Reach out to Ingrid at: outreach@bluff.coop

Japanese Noodles Cooking Class
2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Curious about somen, udon or soba noodles and what makes them so popular? In this class we will be cooking, sampling and comparing three different types of Japanese noodles. You will learn the differences between them, what dishes they are most often used in and taste their unique flavors and textures in this class with Akebono.

Saturday, September 13
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

$15 per person. Akebono is from Japan and is volunteering to teach this class. The fee covers the cost of ingredients.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so please RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815 or email: outreach@bluff.coop

Rain Garden Clean Up: Canceled
2025-08-10 08:15 - 10:15 | Bluff Country Co-op Parking Lot, 121 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 54622, United States
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Time: **CANCELED**
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather.
We welcome volunteers who are interested in helping us tend to the rain garden in our parking lot. Basic tools and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own too. Please contact Ingrid if you are interested in volunteering your time: outreach@bluff.coop
During the event, volunteers receive one complimentary beverage from our drink cooler as a ‘thank you’ for your support.
Rain date will be Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 8:15 am – 10:15 am

Summer Vegetable Curry & Rice Cooking Class
2025-08-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Enjoy the bounty of the summer growing season by learning how to make this Indian style dish.

Saturday, August 9
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

$15 per person and includes a meal of vegetable curry and rice. Akebono is from Japan and is volunteering to teach this class. The fee covers the cost of ingredients.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so please RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815 or email: outreach@bluff.coop

Rain Garden Clean Up
2025-06-22 08:15 - 22:15 | Bluff Country Co-op Parking Lot, 121 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 54622, United States
Please take note of the time shift: 8:15 am – 10:15 am. We will start a little earlier because of the warm weather.
We welcome volunteers who are interested in helping us tend to the rain garden in our parking lot. Basic tools and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own too. Please contact Ingrid if you are interested in volunteering your time: outreach@bluff.coop
Rain date will be Sunday, June 29.

Cheesecake Parfait Cooking Class
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
In this class, Japanese Chef Akebono will be teaching us how to make Japanese Cheesecake Parfaits. This class is enjoyable for children of all ages and adults.
Saturday, June 7
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Co-op Community Room
Cost: $10

Space is limited. Early registration is appreciated. Sign up at the customer service desk or call the store: (507) 452-1815, or email outreach@bluff.coop. Akebono is from Japan and is volunteering to teach this class. The fee covers the cost of ingredients.

Earth Day Fair
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Join us for our Earth Day finale to celebrate connection and sustainability in our community.

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Winona Farmers Market
7:30 am – 12 pm
Levee Park, Main St

The outdoor farmers market returns for the season! Browse the finest in fresh produce, baked goods, locally raised meats and more form small scale producers in the Winona area. The co-op will be there too, with our smoothie bike! Stop by our booth for a smoothie sample and pick up a BINGO card to start your scavenger hunt. Fun for kids of all ages. Be sure to include a visit to the co-op in your search. We will be giving away prizes!

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Bluff Country Community Room
10 am – 2 pm
121 W 2nd St

Meet local area organizations for conversation and fun activities in our community room. There will be trivia, seed starting and sidewalk chalk art making outside the store if weather permits. See who will be joining us here. Plan to join us rain or shine.

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Volunteers are welcome! Please contact Ingrid: outreach@bluff.coop for volunteer info.
Cross your fingers for good picnic weather, and bring a few friends!
Special thanks to the Winona Farmers Market and collaborating organizations in making this event possible.

Fast Fashion and the Environment
2025-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Country Co-op Community Room, 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Join WSU students Alyssa Neistadt and Madeline Mohan to discuss the need for creativity, standardized labeling, and accountability within the fashion industry. Explore how our buying power affects the environment and its impact on the international community. This event is free and open to all. Space is limited, please contact us at the store to reserve your seat in advance: (507)452-1815 or email Ingrid: outreach@bluff.coop
Saturday, April 26
12 PM – 2 PM
Bluff Country Co-op Community Room
Free

The co-op is celebrating Earth Day all month long with events happening every Saturday during April.

Local Demo - Ferndale Market
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
We are celebrating Earth Day all month long with local demos! Stop in to meet Ferndale Market in person, enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be!
Saturday, April 26
10 AM – 12 PM
Ferndale Market is a third-generation family farm commitment to raising free-range, antibiotic-free, and naturally processed turkeys in Minnesota. During the temperate months, their flocks are rotated on fresh pasture so they have access to clean air and fresh grass. Ferndale takes pride in providing their turkeys with excellent care and creating an environment that maintains health without medications.

Local Demo Rescheduled - Wonderstate Coffee
2025-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
We are celebrating Earth Day all month long with local demos! Stop by to meet Wonderstate Coffee in person, enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be!
Friday, April 25
10 AM – 1 PM
Wonderstate Coffee has been roasting ethically sourced coffee beans since 2005. They work to spark connections, inspire curiosity and build integrity across communities with their industry-leading minimum price guarantee for farmers and 5% Giving program, all from their 100% solar powered roastery in Wisconsin.

Local Demo - Homestead Honey, Honeypot Candles & Paulin's Provisions
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 E 2nd Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
We are celebrating Earth Day all month long with local demos! Stop by to meet the following local producers in person, enjoy samples and discover just how delicious and sustainable buying local can be!
Saturday, April 19
10 AM – 2 PM
Honeypot Beeswax Candles has been crafting beautiful candles for 25 years. Every candle is made by hand from 100% pure beeswax sourced from local beekeepers around Minneapolis, Rochester, La Crosse, and Viroqua.
Homestead Honey Farm is a family-run company that started in 1972, located in south-eastern Minnesota. They strive to keep their honey in its natural raw state and have an unwavering standard for quality.
Paulin’s Provisions was started by two longtime friends in La Crosse, WI. They produce unique, shelf-stable products using minimal and locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality possible.
Thank you to our local farmers and producers for the sustainable work they do!
