LIFE Mower County Wraps Up 31st Annual Rose Sale

Organization gears up for autism walk, food and drink festival, and summer camps supporting local families.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:23pm

An abstract, out-of-focus photograph of a bouquet of roses in soft, warm lighting, conveying the celebratory atmosphere of a community event.The annual Rose Sale fundraiser helps LIFE Mower County support individuals and families in the local community.Austin Today

LIFE Mower County, a nonprofit organization in Austin, Minnesota, has concluded its 31st annual Rose Sale, with a total of 400 dozen roses ordered. The roses will be available for pickup and delivery on April 14. The organization is also preparing for upcoming events, including the Stepping Out for Autism Walk on April 18 and the Beer, Bacon and Beignets festival later in the summer, as well as summer camps supporting local families.

Why it matters

The Rose Sale is a major annual fundraiser for LIFE Mower County, which provides a wide range of services and programs to support individuals and families in the local community. The upcoming events, including the autism walk and the food and drink festival, help raise awareness and funds for the organization's initiatives.

The details

The 31st annual Rose Sale wrapped up on March 27, with a total of 400 dozen roses ordered. Pickup and delivery will take place on Tuesday, April 14, with roses available for pickup at LIFE Mower County from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and deliveries made around Austin from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The organization is also preparing for the Stepping Out for Autism Walk on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at LIFE Mower County and the Mower County Senior Center. The event will include activities such as the HyperSpace Starcade Game Truck, The Barron of Bubble, Let's Face It, a silent auction, and free snow cones, popcorn, and water. Registration is still open for $15 online or on the day of the event. Later in the summer, LIFE Mower County will host the Beer, Bacon and Beignets festival, as well as summer camps supporting local families.

  • The 31st annual Rose Sale wrapped up on March 27, 2026.
  • Pickup and delivery for the Rose Sale will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Stepping Out for Autism Walk will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The players

LIFE Mower County

A nonprofit organization in Austin, Minnesota, that provides a wide range of services and programs to support individuals and families in the local community.

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The takeaway

LIFE Mower County's annual Rose Sale is a crucial fundraiser that supports the organization's efforts to serve the local community. The upcoming events, including the autism walk and the food and drink festival, demonstrate the organization's commitment to raising awareness and funds for its various initiatives.