Dates are subject to change without the Chamber's knowledge. We encourage you to consult this calendar when picking an event date as well as contact us at 507-825-3316 or at pipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com to have your event listed on the calendar in the hopes of avoiding conflicts with other events.
Accordion Book Creation Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop with book artist and printmaker Phyllis Joos. Participants will leave with a handcrafted accordion book and the skills to create more. For ages 14 and up. Registration required by calling the library at 507-825-6714.
Museum Fall Rummage
The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at St. Leo?s Catholic Church (415 S. Hiawatha Ave.) on Tuesday, the 14th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT! No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted. The doors for the sale open at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. on the 14th. NO EARLY SALES! The sale will resume at 9 a.m. on the 15th and continue until 2:00 p.m. A Brown Bag sale will begin at noon on the 15th. The Pipestone County Historical Society wishes to thank the community for their generous donation that help support the Pipestone County Museum.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Museum Fall Rummage
The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at St. Leo?s Catholic Church (415 S. Hiawatha Ave.) on Tuesday, the 14th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT! No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted. The doors for the sale open at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. on the 14th. NO EARLY SALES! The sale will resume at 9 a.m. on the 15th and continue until 2:00 p.m. A Brown Bag sale will begin at noon on the 15th. The Pipestone County Historical Society wishes to thank the community for their generous donation that help support the Pipestone County Museum.
The Oscar Howe Traveling Exhibit
The Pipestone County Historical Society is currently hosting The Oscar Howe Traveling Exhibit. This exhibit aims to bring Oscar Howe?s life and artistic legacy to community spaces across the region. The exhibit features eight banners that explore the artistic development and biographical details of the Yanktonai Dakota artist who helped to expand the definition and understanding of Native arts. The exhibit will be on display at the Pipestone County Museum from September 16-30. It will then travel to Pipestone Area Schools where it will be on display for students in the MS/HS Library from October 1-15 before returning to the Museum for a second showing October 16?28. The public is invited to visit the Pipestone County Museum during this time to see the exhibit. Admission to the Museum galleries is $3.00.
Museum's Monthly "Coffee Talk"
The public is invited to join the Pipestone County Historical Society for its monthly Coffee Talk! Coffee Talks are FREE for all members of the public to attend.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Fire Dept Dance - IV Play
Don't miss this annual fundraiser for the Pipestone Fire Department! Support PFD and enjoy the band ''IV Play.''
Community Read Book Discussion
Pick up a complimentary copy of our Community Read, ''Booth Girls'' by author Kim Heikkila starting September 20th (while supplies last). Then join the community conversation by attending the book discussion on Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 pm.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Pillow Cleaning Fundraiser
The Catholic Daughters are holding their annual Pillow Cleaning fundraiser on the east side of St. Leo's Catholic Church from 7 am - 3 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
The Oscar Howe Traveling Exhibit
The Pipestone County Historical Society is currently hosting The Oscar Howe Traveling Exhibit. This exhibit aims to bring Oscar Howe?s life and artistic legacy to community spaces across the region. The exhibit features eight banners that explore the artistic development and biographical details of the Yanktonai Dakota artist who helped to expand the definition and understanding of Native arts. The exhibit will be on display at the Pipestone County Museum from September 16-30. It will then travel to Pipestone Area Schools where it will be on display for students in the MS/HS Library from October 1-15 before returning to the Museum for a second showing October 16?28. The public is invited to visit the Pipestone County Museum during this time to see the exhibit. Admission to the Museum galleries is $3.00.
7th Annual Monster Mash
21+ Event, No Cover Charge. Save the date for this annual Halloween Party and costume contest! More details to come.
Bowl-A-Ween Extravaganza
A full weekend of bowling, prizes, food, drinks, costumes, and fun for all ages!
11th Annual Trunk or Treat & Downtown Candy Walk
The Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to Historic Downtown Pipestone for the FREE 11th Annual Trunk or Treat & Downtown Candy Walk on Friday, October 31st, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. With about 1,000 kids annually, this community celebration for our area?s youth is a Pipestone Area favorite! Three blocks of Main Street will be closed for safe, family-friendly fun, candy, and music! If you are a business or non-profit organization that would like to participate, please contact the Chamber at 825-3316 by October 22nd as pre-registration is required.
Community Read with Kim Heikkila
Pick up a complimentary copy of this year's Community Read, ''Booth Girls,'' by author Kim Heikkila starting September 20th (while supplies last). Then join us for an author meet and greet on Saturday, November 1st.
Bowl-A-Ween Extravaganza
A full weekend of bowling, prizes, food, drinks, costumes, and fun for all ages!
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - approximately Noon. The sale features books in both hardcover and paperback, ranging over a variety of subjects in both fiction and nonfiction. All such books are donated by members of the community.
Bowl-A-Ween Extravaganza
A full weekend of bowling, prizes, food, drinks, costumes, and fun for all ages!
Veterans Pancake Breakfast
***ALL VETERANS EAT FREE*** Free Will Offering. Organized by the Catholic Daughters
2nd Annual PACF Grant Gala
Pipestone Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Southwest Initiative Foundation, invites everyone to their 2nd Annual Grant Gala. Details will be forthcoming.
Omelet Breakfast
The Sons of the American Legion Omelet Breakfasts are delicious and support great community causes. $12 for Adults $5 for Kids 7 and Under Create your own omelet! (9 different ingredients!) Includes Biscuits, Gravy, Hash Browns, & Toast Juice, Milk, or Coffee Everyone welcome! For Carryout, call 507-825-3211.
PCMC Blood Drive
Come to PCMC and give the Gift of Life! All donors must sign up before each blood drive at www.cbblifeblood.org or call 877-877-3070.
20th Annual Chamber Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Chamber Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction is a fun community get together! Sample a variety of chilis (traditional and nontraditional) and vote for your favorites. You also get to help us decide which team does the best job decorating too! Businesses and organizations go all out to win either best chili and/or best decor! A tremendously fun event #OnlyinPipestone!
6th Annual Lights at the Lodge
The 2025, 6th Annual Lights at the Lodge lighting is Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Hiawatha Pageant Park, official lighting at 6:00 pm. After the official lighting, the lights will be on every night through January 1, 2026.
Dueling Duo Pianos
SAVE THE DATE! More details to come. Limited Capacity Available. Cocktail Hour: Catered Dinner: Dueling Duo Show: After Party:
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - approximately Noon. The sale features books in both hardcover and paperback, ranging over a variety of subjects in both fiction and nonfiction. All such books are donated by members of the community.
Pipestone County Christmas Care Distribution Day
Save the Date! Pipestone Kiwanis Club, Pipestone County Food Shelf, Pipestone Area Chamber, & Pipestone Jaycees are working together this year with the help of many local donors to distribute new toys to Pipestone County children ages 12 years & younger whose families are facing financial hardship as well as holiday meal totes to individuals, families, and seniors in financial need.