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.
First Day of School
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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
Exhibit Open: History of American Flag
The Pipestone County Museum in partnership with Pipestone Area Schools is excited to host a traveling exhibit dedicated to the history and significance of the American flag, as part of the nation?s 250th anniversary celebrations. This exhibit will include numerous topics including the anatomy of the flag, famous flags, the evolution of the flag, and other fascinating aspects of the flag.
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.
PACF Grant Submissions Open
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.
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 Car Cruise-In
Join us for a Chamber Car Cruise-In Relax as you stroll amongst classic cars and connect with community members & car lovers! Pipestone Area Chamber Car Cruise-Ins feature show cars and hobby vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles from both local and regional enthusiasts. The events are FREE for everyone of all ages! Prize drawings will be held throughout the event for all registered vehicles as well as for all attendees! Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this FREE event!
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
"Written in Stone" Cemetery Tours
The Pipestone County Historical Society will be hosting a series of cemetery walking tours throughout the summer of 2026. Tours will be held on the second Saturday of each month, June through September. All tours will begin at 2:00 p.m. and each tour will include stories of Pipestone County pioneers, Pipestone County veterans, and the meaning behind the symbolism found on some of the gravestones. The cost of each tour is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for members of the Historical Society, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Pipestone County Museum or at the Cemetery on the day of the event.
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.
Al Opland Singers Open House
The Open House is designed specifically to give prospective singers an opportunity to learn more about the group and see what being an Al Opland Singer is all about. Whether you have sung with a choir for years or simply enjoy singing and are looking for a fun group to join, this is an opportunity to come check it out. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. upstairs in the Performing Arts Center lobby. Prospective singers can meet current members and directors, ask questions, learn more about the group and enjoy light refreshments. At 7 p.m., the singers will head downstairs for a light rehearsal. Interested individuals are encouraged to sit in on the rehearsal and experience the group firsthand—no commitment required.
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'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.
Annual Frame Show
See a large selection of eyewear from 2 frame representatives and enjoy a discount on glasses the day of the show. (cannot be combined with insurance) Register for Door Prizes and a chance to win a FREE Pair of Glasses!
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 Donation Rummage
The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at the Pipestone National Guard Armory (421 2nd Ave SW) on Tuesday, the 22nd from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted.
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 Donation Rummage
The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at the Pipestone National Guard Armory (421 2nd Ave SW) on Tuesday, the 22nd from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted.
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
National Public Lands Day - Native Seed Collection
Calling all volunteers: Pipestone National Monument Needs Your Help on National Public Lands Day! On Saturday, September 26th, volunteers can get out in the tallgrass prairie with park rangers from 9:00am ? 12:00pm to help take care of this important cultural site! Volunteers can choose between collecting native seeds that we will replant next year or removing invasive species that crowd out the native plants. No experience needed ? we?ll provide the tools and training. Just bring sturdy shoes and dress in layers for the weather. We will have gloves available, but feel free to bring your own as well. Volunteers will receive a complimentary lunch at 11:30am.
Live Country Music at Fort Pipestone
Bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy ''old-time'' music within the walls of Fort Pipestone! Gary will sing and play classic songs for you beginning at 4:00 pm. There is no cover charge, and admission to Fort Pipestone is always free!
Howard Schaap, Local Author
Join us for a program with local author Howard Schaap. His book ''Brooding Upon the Water: A Memoir of Farming, Fishing, and Failure in America's Lost Landscape'' is part medical mystery, part farm crisis tragedy, but above all a love letter to our region.
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 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.
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
Pipestone Veterans Memorial Gala
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Pipestone Veterans Memorial Gala. Details to come.
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
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
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!
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!
