Olmsted County Fix-It Clinic

Need something repaired? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic! 

We’ll have experienced menders and fixers on site to help you repair and restore items—absolutely free!

Whether it’s a favorite jacket, a pair of worn-out jeans, or anything in between, our skilled volunteers will do their best to repair it, while teaching you how to do it yourself. In addition to textiles, we can also help with small appliances, electronics (without a screen), and toys.

No pre-registration required.

- Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair.
- First-come, first-served. Limit 2 items per household.
- Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends.

Accepted items

- Clothing or other textiles
- Countertop appliances (toasters, air fryers, coffee makers, blenders, etc.)
- Small electric devices (lamps, clocks, radios, hair dryers, etc.)
- Toys
- Vacuums
- Jewelry
- Items requiring minor carpentry repairs

Not accepted

- Large items that cannot be carried by one person.
- Items with gasoline engines.
- Smartphones and tablets.
- Items needing a full zipper replacement (this repair isn’t available during the event due to time constraints; however some smaller zipper repairs can be done).

Details

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: 2900 19 Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901
This event will take place as part of the EarthFest Expo. You'll find the clinic on the lower level of Saint Mary's University-Rochester at Cascade Meadow.

Love fixing things? Join us as a volunteer!

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering your repair, mending, or event skills, we’d love to have you join us! Fill out the volunteer form to get involved.

Olmsted County is hosting this Fix-It Clinic in partnership with Reuse Minnesota. We're excited to offer this opportunity to help repair and restore your items, with funding provided by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse grant.