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.
"The American Flag, History, Symbolism, & Meaning" by Dr. Anita Gaul
The Pipestone County Historical Society, in collaboration with Pipestone Area Schools, and community partner, the Pipestone Performing Arts Center invites the public to join us for a FREE presentation about the history of the American flag presented by Dr. Anita Gual who is a history professor at Minnesota West Community and Technical. The presentation will take place on Thursday, October 1st beginning at 7:00 pm at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. The presentation is being hosted in conjunction with the traveling exhibit ?Symbol of Freedom,? that is being hosted for public viewing at the Pipestone County Museum in September and October to celebrate our Nation?s 250th anniversary. Both the exhibit and this presentation are possible through a Better Together grant funded by Prairielands Library Exchange. The Museum is located at 113 S. Hiawatha Avenue in Pipestone. If you have further questions, you may call the Museum at (507) 825-2563 or email them at museum@pipestonecountymuseum.com.
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
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 Sportsmen's Club Open House
Come out and join us on Saturday October 3 for some fun and see what's going on. Open House from 9am - 5pm. Free for everyone. Free burgers, chips, and beverage from 11am - 2pm. Please see the flyer for details.
Transit Authority: The Premier Tribute Band to the Music of Chicago
Since performing their very first shows together in the early spring of 2004, Transit Authority has become known throughout the U.S. as the premier tribute band to the iconic group Chicago. Based out of St. Paul, Minnesota, this eight member ensemble creates an accurate musical salute to the greatest horn driven rock band to ever hit the stage. Transit Authority?s mission is to recreate the excitement of the original Chicago?s sound with each and every performance ? (Minus the cracks and pops of the vinyl!) Transit Authority has assembled some amazingly talented musicians who meticulously capture all the nuances of the original recordings and will honestly make you believe you are witnessing the real thing. Performing mega-hits such as, ?Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is??, ?Hard Habit to Break?, ?Make Me Smile?, ?Old Days?, ?Just You ?n Me?, ?Beginnings?, ?Wake Up Sunshine?, and many more!
St. Leo's Annual Fall Dinner
St. Leo's Annual ''Catholic Fall Festival'' Turkey Dinner is Sunday, October 14, 2026. All are welcome to come enjoy the Dinner, Fellowship, Country Store, Raffle Tickets, & More! Dinner Menu: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Dinner Roll, and Home-Made Pies & Desserts.
PACF Grant Submissions Close
Pipestone Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Southwest Initiative Foundation, will be awarding 10 grants, up to $2,500 each, to eligible non-profit organizations.
Citywide Fall Drop-Off Days
Monday, October 5th through Thursday, October 8th from 7am to 7pm & Friday, October 9th from 7am to Noon. Drop off location is the Public Works Shop at 415 2nd St NE. Follow the signs posted. Items accepted free of charge include building materials, carpet (rolled & tied), clothing, flooring material, household furniture & items, grills with tanks removed, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, various metals, and junk!
Citywide Fall Drop-Off Days
Monday, October 5th through Thursday, October 8th from 7am to 7pm & Friday, October 9th from 7am to Noon. Drop off location is the Public Works Shop at 415 2nd St NE. Follow the signs posted. Items accepted free of charge include building materials, carpet (rolled & tied), clothing, flooring material, household furniture & items, grills with tanks removed, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, various metals, and junk!
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
Citywide Fall Drop-Off Days
Monday, October 5th through Thursday, October 8th from 7am to 7pm & Friday, October 9th from 7am to Noon. Drop off location is the Public Works Shop at 415 2nd St NE. Follow the signs posted. Items accepted free of charge include building materials, carpet (rolled & tied), clothing, flooring material, household furniture & items, grills with tanks removed, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, various metals, and junk!
Citywide Fall Drop-Off Days
Monday, October 5th through Thursday, October 8th from 7am to 7pm & Friday, October 9th from 7am to Noon. Drop off location is the Public Works Shop at 415 2nd St NE. Follow the signs posted. Items accepted free of charge include building materials, carpet (rolled & tied), clothing, flooring material, household furniture & items, grills with tanks removed, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, various metals, and junk!
Citywide Fall Drop-Off Days
Monday, October 5th through Thursday, October 8th from 7am to 7pm & Friday, October 9th from 7am to Noon. Drop off location is the Public Works Shop at 415 2nd St NE. Follow the signs posted. Items accepted free of charge include building materials, carpet (rolled & tied), clothing, flooring material, household furniture & items, grills with tanks removed, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, various metals, and junk!
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
Dari King's 75th Anniversary Celebration
PARKING LOT PARTY! We want as many OG Dari King workers to come and make themselves a BBQ for old times sake!!
The Clothier's by Dawn's Harvest & High Heels Fashion Show
Doors Open at 10:30 am. Show begins at 11:00 am at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center
Fire Dept Dance - IV Play
Don't miss this annual fundraiser for the Pipestone Fire Department! Support PFD and enjoy the band ''IV Play.''
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.
Pet Blessing
Historic Pipestone, Inc. will hold a Pet Blessing event on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 5- 7 p.m. This event will take place in front of the Historic St. Paul Episcopal Church in Pipestone. The church is located at 221 4th Street SE. The public is invited to drive through and have their pet blessed by Pastor Velda Maine for a FREE WILL donation. This event is being cosponsored by Sassy Cakes and Bomgaars. There will be pup cakes available for sampling and purchase. Proceeds from this event will support Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) and its mission of historic preservation in Pipestone.
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
"Uneasy Perspectives: When History Repeats" by Brad Tennant
It is said that we study history so that we do not repeat it. This presentation, however, examines various past events in history, some from more than one hundred years ago, and how similar recent events/topics/concerns serve to create uneasy perspectives when history repeats.
Coffee with an Advocate
A relaxed space to connect, ask questions, and learn about support services.
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.
Calumet Players: "Church Basement Ladies"
Church Basement Ladies, a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book and music give us a touching, funny look at their lives as we see them handle a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each other. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the Church year unfold from below the House of God. This is most certainly true!
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
Calumet Players: "Church Basement Ladies"
Church Basement Ladies, a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book and music give us a touching, funny look at their lives as we see them handle a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each other. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the Church year unfold from below the House of God. This is most certainly true!
Pipestone Veterans Memorial Gala
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Pipestone Veterans Memorial Gala. Details to come.
Calumet Players: "Church Basement Ladies"
Church Basement Ladies, a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book and music give us a touching, funny look at their lives as we see them handle a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each other. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the Church year unfold from below the House of God. This is most certainly true!
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 22, 2026.
Pizza & Preplanning
Come enjoy pizza with us and learn about the end-of-life planning you need to do now in order to protect your family in the future.
Bill Jamerson, Musician
Join us for a musical tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps with Bill Jamerson, full of heartfelt stories and hilarious tales from the 1930s.
Pizza & Preplanning
Come enjoy pizza with us and learn about the end-of-life planning you need to do now in order to protect your family in the future.
Calumet Players: "Church Basement Ladies"
Church Basement Ladies, a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book and music give us a touching, funny look at their lives as we see them handle a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each other. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the Church year unfold from below the House of God. This is most certainly true!
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
Calumet Players: ''Church Basement Ladies''
Church Basement Ladies, a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book and music give us a touching, funny look at their lives as we see them handle a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each other. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the Church year unfold from below the House of God. This is most certainly true!
Calumet Players: ''Church Basement Ladies''
Church Basement Ladies, a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book and music give us a touching, funny look at their lives as we see them handle a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each other. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the Church year unfold from below the House of God. This is most certainly true!
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
Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit
Everyone Welcome! 10:00 am Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit for Main Street Collectibles, LLC! Everyone is encouraged to attend! Help Jason celebrate his new store and investment in our Community!
12th Annual Trunk or Treat & Downtown Candy Walk
The Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to Historic Downtown Pipestone for our 12th Annual Trunk or Treat & Downtown Candy Walk on Thursday, October 29th, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. With over 1,000 kids attending annually, this community celebration for our area?s youth is always Pipestone Area favorite!
PAS Operating Referendum Informational Meeting
Community Informational Meeting: Pipestone Area Schools will hold a Community Informational Meeting regarding the operating referendum that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot. Tuesday, October 29, 6:30 p.m. in the MS/HS Auditorium. The meeting will provide information about the referendum and an opportunity for community members to ask questions. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Jaycees' Haunted House
The biennial Pipestone Jaycees' Haunted House is back! Open from 7 pm to 11 pm on Friday & Saturday, October 30th & 31st at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds.
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
Jaycees' Haunted House
The biennial Pipestone Jaycees' Haunted House is back! Open from 7 pm to 11 pm on Friday & Saturday, October 30th & 31st at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds.
8th Annual Monster Mash
21+ Event, No Cover Charge. Save the date for this annual Halloween Party and costume contest!
Veterans Pancake Breakfast
***ALL VETERANS EAT FREE*** Free Will Offering. Organized by the Catholic Daughters
Election Day
Where do I vote? Free and fair elections? Assistance and accessibility? Need to register on Election Day? Do I need to bring ID? Tips for new voters.
3rd Annual PACF Grant Gala
Pipestone Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Southwest Initiative Foundation, will be awarding 10 grants, up to $2,500 each, to eligible non-profit organizations.
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.
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.
Erica Volkir Recognition Open House
Join us in recognizing Erica Volkir for her long-time service to the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce. Volkir served as our Executive Director from April 2015 until October 2026. The reception will be held at the Hiawatha Lodge on Monday, November 9, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Coffee, punch, and cake will be served. Please stop by to share memories and wish Erica well in her next endeavor at O'Neill, O'Neill & Barduson Law Office!
First Lutheran Meatball Supper
Dine-In (5-7pm), Carry-Out (4:30-7pm), & Home Delivery to Shut-ins & Disabled Only! Menu: Meatballs & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cole-Slaw, Applesauce, Rolls, Coffee, Milk, & Ice Cream. Tickets are available from from the Church Office or at the door.
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.
21st 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!
7th Annual Lights at the Lodge
Experience the beauty of winter at the Hiawatha Pageant Park in Pipestone! The 7th Annual Lights at the Lodge lighting is Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the Hiawatha Pageant Park, official lighting at 6:00 pm. After the official lighting, the lights will be on every night through January 3, 2027. Following the opening night, visitors will be able to drive through the park exiting through the north gate, or can park and walk through the lighted sites throughout the holiday season.
United Way Grant Deadline
2026 United Way of Pipestone County Applications now available. Due the day before Thanksgiving. Your request MUST be received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Applications may be dropped off at First Bank & Trust, First Farmers & Merchants, First State Bank SW, or the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce.
Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Volunteers in Mercy will be hosting a free, sit-down Thanksgiving Day meal from 11am to 1pm, or until gone at Pipestone Christian Reformed Church.
Small Business Saturday & Holiday Vendor Fair
Make a BIG impact in your local community on Small Business Saturday! Support Local. Win Prizes! Vendor fair & Shop Small Welcome Center at the Legion from 9 am - 2 pm. Complimentary Coffee while supplies last. Contact the Chamber to register at 507-825-3316.
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P.O. Box 8, Pipestone, MN 56164 – (507) 825-3316 – tom.pipestonechamber@gmail.com