Members Show Opening Party

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix

Jul 09, 2020

Ten years ago, ArtReach St. Croix hosted the first exhibition in the gallery at 4th & Mulberry. This year's Members Show marks our 10th anniversary of presenting group exhibitions. Stop by this summer to celebrate ArtReach's "TEN-acious" decade. Opening Party: Thursday, July 9 at 6-9pm / weather permitting *Rain date: Friday, July 10 at 6-9pm Registration requested to spread out arrival times - http://www.artreachstcroix.org In order to safely enjoy the show we require visitors to wear a mask, practice social distancing while in the gallery and limit the number of guests in the gallery to ten at a time. Best in Show, Visual Arts Committee and Audience Award* to be announced online and marked in gallery. *Sponsored by Cummins & Bonestroo Law Office and announced at August 15 Closing Party. MODIFIED GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 12-4pm

CANCELLED: Community Ice Cream Social - Lumberjack Days Kick-Off

Presented by Washington County Historic Courthouse and Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse

Jul 16, 2020

Held outdoors on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse, the Ice Cream Social is a perennial community favorite and the official kick-off to Stillwater’s Lumberjack Days. Featured fun includes: ◦Live music ◦Children’s games and activities ◦ Fantasy Corral petting zoo ◦Historic medallion button sales and the first medallion clue reading ◦History Exhibits, 1900's County Jail Tours ◦Old-fashioned candy booth ◦50-cent root beer floats, Brats / hot dogs, chips, etc. available for purchase. Proceeds from the root beer floats, candy booth and Historic Courthouse merchandise go towards the Historic Courthouse Restoration Fund. The ice cream social is FREE and open to the public. Bring a blanket and enjoy live music on the lawn. In the event of rain, the event will adapt and move indoors. In the event of inclement weather, the Ice Cream Social will be cancelled.

CANCELLED: Stillwater Lumberjack Days 2020

Presented by The Locals and Discover Stillwater at Downtown Stillwater

Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2020

Stillwater Lumberjack Days is a celebration of the people, history and environs of the birthplace of Minnesota. Experience a spectrum of events in Stillwater. Please see:  http://lumberjackdays.com/schedules/full-schedule/ for times and locations of the following activities: Wednesday: Kick Off Cruise on the St. Croix River Thursday: Ice Cream Social Historic Court House - Downhill Derby Awards - Reading of 1st Medallion Hunt Clue Friday: Downhill Derby - Vendor Market - Magic Bounce Inflables - Lumberjack Shows - Live Music - Beer Garden - K-9 Demonstrations - Fly Fishing Demonstrations - All Ages Game and Activities - Minnow Races - Mini Log Rolling - Gondola & Pontoon Rides - Axe Throwing - Mini Golf - Community Boosters Game Tent - Bingo in the Park - Reading of 2nd Medallion Hunt Clue - Helicopter Rides - Petting Zoo Saturday: 5k/10k Run - Pancake Breakfast - Chef's Competition - Yoga in the Park - Little…

New Perspectives - Same Place

Presented by Stillwater Art Guild Gallery at Stillwater Art Guild Gallery and Virtual

Jun 27 - Jul 25, 2020

Being sequestered during the past two months has allowed us all to become more introspective. The seriousness of this experience has brought many changes to us, including new perspectives, as the world changes around us in ways we never dreamed of. As reflected through the art created during this time, "New Perspectives - Same Place" allows the viewer to see the thoughts and ideas that have emerged from artists - on canvas, captured by camera, in carvings and sculpture, in pieces of work on lathes, and woven in fabrics. Written expressions that accompany each piece will further elucidate the thoughts of the artist during their creation process. This one month show begins June 27th and can be seen in person at the Art Guild Gallery, as well as virtually on our Website, Facebook and Instagram. There will be no reception.

The online Pop-up Shop

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix

Jul 16 - Jul 26, 2020

Eighteen St. Croix Valley artists are feaured in the first-ever online Pop-up shop from ArtReach St. Croix. In the same spirit as our Holiday Pop-up Shop, ArtReach is building an outlet for artists who have been impacted by canceled art fairs and exhibition. The online shop will go live at 10am on July 16 and be available through July 26.

CANCELLED: Gopher to Badger Half Marathon

Presented by Run Stillwater at Washington County Fairgrounds

Aug 08, 2020

Represent your state in this epic showdown! Starting in the Stillwater, Minnesota area and finishing in Hudson, Wisconsin, runners cross the I-94 bridge over the St. Croix River, and battle for the lead and the honor of bringing home the win for their state. This race has been taking place annually since 1997! Come for the spirit of friendly competition. Stay for the food and festivities in Hudson after the race.

Toast Taste & Paddle

Presented by Wahoo! Adventures at Saint Croix Vineyards

Aug 16, 2020

Your day starts at Saint Croix Vineyards for breakfast and winery tours.  Off to Arcola Mills for a scenic backwaters tour of the St Croix River.  Back on shore, we will enjoy a river view lunch while sampling wines and ciders.  Arcola Mills will be providing historic home tours as well.  We are close to Stillwater, but you will feel a million miles away from civilization. All  gear, food, wines, ciders, guided tours, and dessert.  (Due to COVID-19, van transport will become a "follow the leader" drive our own cars to Arcola Mills.)

Summer Tuesdays - Outdoor Movies & Music

Presented by Summer Tuesdays, Inc. and Discover Stillwater at Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo

Aug 04 - Aug 25, 2020

Outdoor market, music and movies on the riverfront! #SummerTuesdays will look a bit different this year. We will be hosting FOUR Drive In movies in August in downtown Stillwater. Details coming soon!! Find more info on our website: http://www.summertuesdays.com/

Music in the Meadow

Presented by Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter

Aug 02 - Aug 30, 2020

Take time to relax and enjoy the live music outsides in the meadow lawn at the German-inspired Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter just outside Stillwater.

Waldfest Labor Day Annual Celebration

Presented by Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter

Sep 07, 2020

Spend time at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter just minutes from downtown Stillwater. Polka in the pine forest from 1:00-5:00pm. Free Admission. Brats and beer available in the forest, the Gasthaus will serve full menu 11:00 am-8:00pm.

Saint Croix Vineyards Grape Stomp Festival

Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards

Sep 12 - Sep 13, 2020

It's free and fun for the whole family! Take a turn stomping grapes the old fashioned way or let your kids give it a try. Prizes will be awarded to those with the best grape-stomping style (as determined by audience applause). Bring a picnic, take a tour of the vineyard and winery, listen to great live music and, of course, enjoy our award-winning wines! Grape stomping competitions for both kids and adults will be held at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm each day. A drawing will be held to determine who will compete in the competitions...please enter your name when you arrive. Don't worry if you are not chosen to compete, everyone will get a chance to stomp between competitions. Free vineyard and winery tours at 1pm and 3pm each day (no pre-registration required). Live music from 12:30 to 4pm each day!

Stillwater Boom Site Log Run

Presented by Run Stillwater at St. Croix Boom Site Park

Sep 19, 2020

The Stillwater Boom Site Log Run 10 mile, 12K and 5K is a superb, mostly downhill race with a gentle descent ending in Boom Site Park just north of downtown Stillwater. It's been known as one of the fastest 10 mile courses around. Participants come back year-after-year for this one and it's easy to see why; it's THE course for personal records. We hope you'll join us and be our next big fan.

RESCHEDULED "Specimens: art, science and the human condition"

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix

Aug 20 - Sep 26, 2020

Specimens reflects the themes of Minnesota-native, author and paleobiologist Hope Jahren’s memoir LAB GIRL. The exhibition brings together the work of ceramic sculptor Jenn Angell and the embroidered botanical illustrations of Karen Gustafson.  Angell’s work is self-reflective and preserves emotions and traumas the way a scientist preserves a specimen. Gustafson’s delicate, floating botanicals harken back to an era of documentation and observation before mass spectrometers and DNA sequencing used today. Jenn Angell (Minneapolis, MN) is a 2017 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she majored in ceramics and minored in painting and psychology. She says, “Clay remembers. It gets stretched, pushed, pulled, scarred. My work is about the heavier side of the human condition and how things manifest and are contained in the physical body. The body becomes a container for these traumas, a storage space for the weight of the unconscious.” Angell’s ceramic pieces are primarily constructed…

Live Music at PD Pappy's

Presented by PD Pappys at PD Pappys

Jun 13 - Sep 30, 2020

Come down for live music on the patio every weekend! Check PD Pappy's website for more details and band schedule. https://www.pdpappysonline.com/events

Rivertown Fall Art Festival

Presented by Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Discover Stillwater at Lowell Park - North

Oct 03 - Oct 04, 2020

Rivertown Fall Art Festival October 3-4, 2020 Saturday, October 3rd-10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 4th-11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Rivertown Fall Art Festival has been part of the beautiful and historic Stillwater riverfront for over 30 years. This event will feature high-end artwork ranging from custom made jewelry, hand-thrown pottery & hand-blown glass, to gorgeous paintings, photographs, lovely fiber work, wood and more. This event is a juried event. Our festival has been a popular and well attended event attracting more than 10,000 people from across the Midwest. Relax on the grass and listen to live music, shop, enjoy some adult beverages and wonderful food. We are pleased to share our riverfront with you in Lowell Park, the heart of Stillwater, Minnesota. Enjoy the view and welcome to the valley!

Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Presented by Discover Stillwater at Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo

Oct 10 - Oct 11, 2020

Fall festival in downtown Stillwater on the banks of the St. Croix River. Giant pumpkins, chili cook-off, pumpkin carvers, kid games, bake-offs, food vendors, bluegrass music, a pumpkin drop and a pumpkin regatta on the river and more. See the pumpkins that have broken Minnesota State and Guinness Book of World Records! Both Days: Market & Kids Activities, Beer Garden & Live Music: 10:00-6:00 Kid's Tractor Pull: 3:00-5:00 Giant Pumpkin Drop: 5:00 pm Saturday: Stairs of Stillwater 5K: 9:30 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: 10:00-3:00 Chilli Cook-Off Tasting: 1:00-5:00 Pie Eating Contest: 2:00 Sunday: Kid's Costume Parade: 11:30 Battle to Paddle: 1:00 Pumpkin Regatta: 2:00 Book your hotel early as accomodations fill up quickly for this weekend!

Stillwater River Boat Cruises

Presented by Stillwater River Boats at Stillwater River Boats

Jun 01 - Oct 31, 2020

Enjoy daily public cruises or charter your own private boat in the most popular destination in Minnesota. Voted "Best Cruises, Boats, Charters" by Minnesota Meetings and Events! Daily Lunch & Dinner Cruises and Saturday & Sunday Jazz Cruises Our boats feature: Enclosed and climate controlled levels with patio viewing decks on top Delicious meals- included in ticket price Stocked and staffed bars- drinks not included in ticket prices Jazz Cruises with a strolling Dixieland band on Saturday evening & Sunday lunch and dinner Save time and order tickets online for your public cruise! Order tickets online or call us at (651) 430-1234.

Aamodts Apple Fest

Presented by Aamodts Apple Farm at Aamodts Apple Farm

Sep 01 - Oct 31, 2020

Aamodt’s Apple Farm Peak Fall Season Activities include hay wagon rides, honeycrisp express kids train, apple picking, apple goods shop in apple barn, John Deere tractor trikes and new this year, Thor's Cider tastings! Varies based on harvest season.

Murder Mystery Dinner in Stillwater, MN

Presented by The Murder Mystery Company at Stillwater KC Hall

Nov 07 - Nov 20, 2020

Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Stillwater for the showing of "Best Laid Plans", an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine whodunnit. You'll have the chance to examine clues and mingle with suspects to deduce the culprit as you dine on a killer three-course meal. You might even become a suspect yourself! Tickets go fast, so get yours today.

Tilted Tiki Musicians Open Mic Night Tuesdays!

Presented by The Tilted Tiki at The Tilted Tiki

Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 22, 2020

Join us at The Tilted Tiki to enjoy local area musicians take turns playing originals and covers! Starts 6pm!