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.
School Yard Games
School Yard Games By popular demand, the schoolyard games at the District #3 Schoolhouse at Moore Park will continue each Thursday in July and August from 12:30-1:00 p.m. with the exception of July 8th and July 29th. No Museum staff or adult supervision will be provided in the schoolyard on these 2 dates. School will be in session both of those days beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing until 3:00 p.m. led by dedicated schoolhouse volunteer, Diane Hansen.
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
Car Cruise-In
The Cruise-In begins at 5 PM, and the Pipestone Cruizers will lead a Cruize Around The Square at 7:30 PM. Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this free event. Food will be available for purchase. Social distancing will be utilized and masks are strongly recommended.
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
Cemetery Walking Tour
The Pipestone County Historical Society will be hosting a walking tour of the Old Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday, July 3rd beginning at 9:30 a.m. Many historical biographies will be shared including those of pioneer Katey Harrison and her experience during the long winter of 1880, the shocking death of 10-year-old Roy Hislop at the hands of several of his peers, as well as the tragic automobile accident that took the life of Judge George Gurley. Cost of the tour is $5.00 for adults; free for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Pipestone County Museum or at the Cemetery gate the day of the event.
POSTPONED to 7/13: Teddy Bear Picnic
***DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN, THE TEDDY BEAR PICNIC IS POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, JULY 13.*** Free, Fun Event! Games, Pinata, Photos, Prizes, Music by the F.R.O.G.S., One-Room Schoolhouse, Hot Dog Lunch, & Parade in the Park with Teddy Bears! All families and childcare providers welcome!!
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
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
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
Teddy Bear Picnic
Games, Pinata, Photos, Prizes, Music by the F.R.O.G.S., One-Room Schoolhouse, Hot Dog Lunch, & Parade in the Park with Teddy Bears! Free, Fun Event! All families and child care providers welcome!! B.Y.O.Teddy Bears & Picnic Blankets. Sponsored by the Pipestone Kiwanis Club, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce, and Coborn's.
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
New Zealand Presentation by Jae & Jinny
1:30 PM - New Zealand Presentation by Jae & Jinny (Jae is a summer seminarian for the Christian Reformed Church in Pipestone)
School Yard Games
School Yard Games By popular demand, the schoolyard games at the District #3 Schoolhouse at Moore Park will continue each Thursday in July and August from 12:30-1:00 p.m. with the exception of July 8th and July 29th. No Museum staff or adult supervision will be provided in the schoolyard on these 2 dates. School will be in session both of those days beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing until 3:00 p.m. led by dedicated schoolhouse volunteer, Diane Hansen.
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
2 Person Golf Shootout
2 person Shootout -$300/team (includes golf, cart, range balls) -Practice round Friday, tournament Saturday-Sunday -Calcutta and Horse Race Saturday Evening -Over $10,000 in cash prizes, pin prizes and more
Dedication Ceremony at Pipestone Baseball Complex
The Pipestone Area Community Foundation is having a Dedication of the Concession Stand & Restrooms at 6:45 pm at the Pipestone A?s Ball Diamond prior to the game that night versus Hadley at 7:30 pm. Free Admission to the Game with Plenty of Food and Beverage at The Concession Stand...Please Join the Festivities!
Pipestone A's Baseball (Home Game)
The Pipestone A's are a member of the Gopher League. Join us at A's Field in Westview Park on 2nd Street NW, North of Paulsen Field on West MN Hwy 30. If interested in Playing A's baseball please contact the manager Jordan Karels or text 507-215-1808. We have some big new things this year for 2021 including our 1st Annual Pepsi Invitational! Registered teams include four from last year's Minnesota State Tournament and SD's class (A) state champion. [Hadley Buttermakers, Lamberton Long Sox, Marshall A?s, Rosen Express, Harrisburg Hops formally known as SF Brewers (SD state champs), Maple Lake Lakers and the Bloomington Bandits (A)] Admission FREE in 2021, and we have a concession stand where we will have hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, as well as ice cold Pepsi products or ice cold beer for those of age. We've added new seating behind home plate that came straight from Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles. We will have some new faces this year as well, so hopefully we see ya out at the ballpark.
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 A's Baseball (Home Game)
The Pipestone A's are a member of the Gopher League. Join us at A's Field in Westview Park on 2nd Street NW, North of Paulsen Field on West MN Hwy 30. If interested in Playing A's baseball please contact the manager Jordan Karels or text 507-215-1808. We have some big new things this year for 2021 including our 1st Annual Pepsi Invitational! Registered teams include four from last year's Minnesota State Tournament and SD's class (A) state champion. [Hadley Buttermakers, Lamberton Long Sox, Marshall A?s, Rosen Express, Harrisburg Hops formally known as SF Brewers (SD state champs), Maple Lake Lakers and the Bloomington Bandits (A)] Admission FREE in 2021, and we have a concession stand where we will have hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, as well as ice cold Pepsi products or ice cold beer for those of age. We've added new seating behind home plate that came straight from Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles. We will have some new faces this year as well, so hopefully we see ya out at the ballpark.
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month and on the third Tuesday of June, July, & August from 5:00 - 8:00 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
School Yard Games
School Yard Games By popular demand, the schoolyard games at the District #3 Schoolhouse at Moore Park will continue each Thursday in July and August from 12:30-1:00 p.m. with the exception of July 8th and July 29th. No Museum staff or adult supervision will be provided in the schoolyard on these 2 dates. School will be in session both of those days beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing until 3:00 p.m. led by dedicated schoolhouse volunteer, Diane Hansen.
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
Moana Jr.
Arts and Mentoring Project (AMP), is offered a summer musical theater camp. Participants learned about the Polynesian culture through the music, dance, and traditions which are a part of the Disney musical Moana Jr. Performances are July 23, 24, 25 at the beautiful Hiawatha Pageant Park gates opening at 8 and show starting at dusk. Tickets will be available at the gate; adults $10 and $5 students. This local production of Disney's Moana Jr. is Produced & Directed by AMP's Executive Director, Reggie Gorter, Music Directed by Zach Ploeger, Choreographed by Jenn Sheldon and involve many other amazing artists and volunteers behind the scenes that make this show possible. AMP's mission is to provide an arts experience dedicated to mentoring and performing. By welcoming all students we commit to guiding their character and artistic passion in a fun, disciplined environment advancing both the individual and the community. This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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
Jasper Cemetery Tour
The Pipestone County Historical Society will be hosting a walking tour of the Jasper Cemetery on Saturday, July 24th beginning at 2:00 p.m. The service history of World War I and World War II Veterans from the Jasper area will be shared including those of Oscar Iverson and Ernest Monger, Gold Star Boys of WWI and WWII respectively. Cost of the tour is $5.00 for adults; free for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Pipestone County Museum or at the Cemetery gate the day of the event. The Pipestone County Museum is located at 113 S. Hiawatha Avenue in Pipestone, MN. If you have further questions you may call the Museum at (507) 825-2563 or email them at pipctymu@iw.net.
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
Water Tower Festival
***2021 Dates: Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1, 2021*** Annually, we celebrate the Water Tower Festival. Residents and visitors turn out en masse for this community get together. The festival commemorates the restoration of the city's historic concrete water tower as a community landmark.
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
Water Tower Festival
***2021 Dates: Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1, 2021*** Annually, we celebrate the Water Tower Festival. Residents and visitors turn out en masse for this community get together. The festival commemorates the restoration of the city's historic concrete water tower as a community landmark.
Water Tower Festival
***2021 Dates: Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1, 2021*** Annually, we celebrate the Water Tower Festival. Residents and visitors turn out en masse for this community get together. The festival commemorates the restoration of the city's historic concrete water tower as a community landmark.
Farmers Market at Water Tower Festival
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
Water Tower Festival
***2021 Dates: Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1, 2021*** Annually, we celebrate the Water Tower Festival. Residents and visitors turn out en masse for this community get together. The festival commemorates the restoration of the city's historic concrete water tower as a community landmark.
Pipestone County Fair
Our old-fashioned county fair is annually a top event in the county. Bring your kids to the children's barn to see and pet baby animals! Bring your appetite for steak night, rib night, and Dar's Pizza night! 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibitors share livestock, exhibits, and art with the public. There will be a midway featuring rides and games, displays and booths, as well as food and fun!
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
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
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
"Norway 1940; The Germans Strike North"
The Pipestone County Historical Society welcomes Bill Hoskins, Director of the Old Courthouse Museum, Sioux Falls, South Dakota as he shares: ''Norway 1940; the Germans Strike North''
Youth Ribbon Auction
The Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee's annual Youth Ribbon Auction is at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 7, 2021.
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
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
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
We Are Water Family Fun Bus Tour
Learn how water stewardship is in integral part of our agricultural community. There will be two opportunities, with departure times at 8 am and 10 am.
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month and on the third Tuesday of June, July, & August from 5:00 - 8:00 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
Historical Society "Coffee Talk"
Museum to begin Thursday morning ?Coffee Talks? The Pipestone County Historical Society is replacing the former ?Brown Bag Lunch Series? with Thursday morning ?Coffee Talks? beginning in August 2021. These talks will be FREE to the public. The community is invited to join us at the Pipestone County Museum at 9:45 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month for coffee followed by a presentation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The August presentation will be Thursday, August 19th. Museum Educator, Trava Olivier, will be sharing information on some of the early bank robberies that occurred in various communities within Pipestone County.
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
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
How to Clean Gravestones
The Pipestone County Historical Society is excited to announce an upcoming programming opportunity. Steve Sittig, with the Dell Rapids Cemetery Board has been cleaning gravestones for 4 years using a product that is used at Arlington National Cemetery. He has agree to come to Old Woodlawn Cemetery in Pipestone and share his knowledge and give a demonstration. This event will be capped at 15 participants per Steve?s request. He wants everyone who attends to be able to see, hear and learn about the process. Due to this, preregistration is REQUIRED and payment must be received at the time of registration. All sales will be final.
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
One-Room Schoolhouse Open
The District #3 One-Room Schoolhouse at Moore Park will be open to the public on Thursdays through the summer (June 3 through September 2) from 1pm to 3 pm. Stop by and say hello! Volunteers will be present to share information about the oldest country school in the county. PCHS Volunteer Diane Hansen is eager to greet students with activities!
POSTPONED 1 WEEK: Car Cruise-In
5:00 - 7:30 PM (Location - Dahl Motors, 950 7th St SE - US Hwy 75 & MN Hwy 30): Car Cruise-In. Food Truck will be present serving Mexican food, Hamburgers, and Walking Tacos! The Cruise-In begins at 5 PM, and the Pipestone Cruizers will lead a Cruise Around The Square at 7:30 PM. Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this free event. Food will be available for purchase.
Burger Feed Fundraiser for PAS Band
The Pipestone Area Band Parents Association invites the public to a Burger Feed Fundraiser on Friday, August 27th at Paulsen Field. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 6:45 p.m. The meal will consist of a grilled hamburger, chips, Cole slaw and beverage for $8.00. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Pipestone Area Band Parents Association to support youth band activities. At 7:00 p.m. the Marching Arrows, under the direction of Alex Kisecker, will take the field to preview their 2021 Field Show Under Construction. This will be the first public performance of the show and the first opportunity for the band to debut their new uniforms.
PAS Band Field Show "Under Construction"
The Pipestone Area Band Parents Association invites the public to a Burger Feed Fundraiser on Friday, August 27th at Paulsen Field. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 6:45 p.m. The meal will consist of a grilled hamburger, chips, Cole slaw and beverage for $8.00. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Pipestone Area Band Parents Association to support youth band activities. At 7:00 p.m. the Marching Arrows, under the direction of Alex Kisecker, will take the field to preview their 2021 Field Show Under Construction. This will be the first public performance of the show and the first opportunity for the band to debut their new uniforms.
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
"Symbolism in the Cemetery" Walking Tour
Have you ever wondered about the old headstones in a cemetery? From urns to columns, to tree stumps and more, each carving is a symbol meant to tell the story of the life of the individual buried beneath. Trava Olivier, Museum Educator for the Pipestone County Historical Society, will guide participants through the Ruthton Cemetery while stopping at various graves to share the meaning of the symbols on the stones featured. Participants should meet at the cemetery. If you have further questions, you may call the Museum at (507) 825-2563 or email them at pipctymu@iw.net.
Pamela Nowak, Author Meet & Greet
Join us for an author meet & greet with Pamela Nowak. ''Never Let Go.'' Sacrificing dreams and risking family, five women follow their husbands to an isolated Minnesota settlement. Struggling to survive, they develop resilience but none are prepared for the challenges they face when starving bands of Santee Sioux (Dakota) take up arms against the whites during the 1862 U.S.-Dakota Conflict.
