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.
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.
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
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
Car Cruise-In
Thursday, September 9, 5:00 - 7:30 PM (Location - Historic Downtown Pipestone): Car Cruise-In The Cruise-In begins at 5 PM. The band ''Starfire'' will be playing your favorite rock & roll hits from the 50's & 60's! Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this free event. Food will be available for purchase.
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
Sheep Shearing & Wool Spinning Demonstration
Living History Demonstrations: The Pipestone County Historical Society invites you to join us as Rodger Olivier, local sheep shearer, talks about the history and tools of the sheep shearing trade and performs a live demonstration of the craft. Following Rodger?s presentation, local artisan Laurel Berg will discuss and demonstrate the craft of spinning wool into yarn. These demonstrations will be held Saturday, September 11th at 1:30 p.m. at Moore Park on North Hiawatha Avenue in Pipestone. The Park offers limited seating, please bring a chair or blanket. The cost to attend this event is $5.00 for adults; children 12 and under are free. The Museum is located at 113 S. Hiawatha Ave. in Pipestone. If you have any questions, please call the Pipestone County Museum at (507) 825-2563 or email the Museum at pipctymu.net. You may also visit our website: pipestonecountymuseum.com.
Prince Live with Chase & Ovation
A Salute to the Music of PRINCE! LIVE!'' with Chase & Ovation is the World's Premier Prince Tribute Show based out of Prince's beloved hometown of Minneapolis, MN. The only one of its kind, Chase & Ovation has been performing exclusively the music of Prince (live in concert) for the past 11 years including their Monthly Residency at the world famous Bunkers Music Bar in Minneapolis, and at venues all across North America. Fans of the show include even some of Prince's former bandmates and family members who give Chase & Ovation the highest marks for reproducing Prince's music 'the way it is meant to be played, heard, and felt'. This high-energy, ''Spot On'', audio and visually captivating production brings you the very best of Prince throughout his expansive career in this one of a kind arena-caliber concert experience. Performing hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and beyond, Chase & Ovation delivers one of the greatest live music performances and shows to represent a generation of music... of all time! ....''A Real Must See!''
Star Party
Join Dr. Grau (AU) and Dr. Vondruska (SDSU) in front of the Pipestone National Monument Visitor Center as they break out their telescopes, show visitors the night sky up close, and answer your questions! This is a relaxed event - bring a lawn chair or throw down a blanket and see your park after dark with the whole family! Free hot cocoa, cider, and star snacks (while supplies last!)
Omelet Breakfast
***We are also offering Drive-Through options this year! Please call the Legion at 507-825-3211 on the Sunday of the breakfast between 9:00 am - 12:30 pm to place your order.*** -Customize your Omelet with your choice of Ham, sausage, bacon, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers or tomatoes -Biscuits & Gravy -Hash Browns -Toast -Juice, Milk, or Coffee *If you are in line by 12:30 pm, we will make you an omelet! The Sons of The American Legion want to give back to the community that has supported the American Legion in Pipestone. Our Legion Family desires to support patriotism and Americanism in our area. Boys State and Girls State mean a lot to our membership. Flag etiquette now draws national attention. The Legion has a rich history of financial support for youth programs in education, music and sports. Our goal is to become a consistent source of funds for youth and Veteran 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
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MACT*Fest 2021 hosted by Calumet Players
Minnesota Association of Community Theatres (MACT) announces that MACT*Fest 2021 will take place in Pipestone, Minnesota. New dates for the festival are September 17th through 19th. Calumet Players and Pipestone Performing Arts Center will host the festival, where audiences will enjoy a wide variety of one-act plays performed by theatres from across Minnesota, and have the opportunity to attend theatre workshops on topics relevant to actors, directors, technical crews and all fans of community theatre. Information about the festival will be posted on the MACT website including additional details regarding the festival, including how to purchase tickets.
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 Fire Department Pancake Feed & Open House
Come join us Sunday, September 19th for our pancake feed and open house! From 8 am - 1 pm, our guys will be whipping up some delicious pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon. We will have coffee, juice, milk, and pop. There will be a car extrication and a stove fire demonstration. For the kids, we will have the smoke house here and plenty of goodies for them to go home with. This is a free will donation thanks to our generous sponsors:
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, & September from 5:00 - 7:00 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
Pipestone Forward Community Brew
Mark your calendars for the next Community Brew September 23, 2021, 7:30 a.m. at The 109 Thanks to everyone who made it to our first Community Brew in June and we look forward to seeing you again in September! If you weren’t able to attend, Community Brews are going to be held quarterly and will be an hour long, knowing that your time is valuable. We also encourage you to invite others – the Brews are open to everyone who shares the common goal of a healthy community. The format features: Community Announcements An opportunity for you to share pertinent information regarding your organization, event, etc. It is also an opportunity to call for feedback on new ideas or opportunities that you may be exploring. Community Spotlight The Brew will highlight information that is vital for you to know. Each Brew will feature one or two informal talks from community individuals/organizations – centered around timely, relevant issues involving our community. Community Networking The best way to create a healthy, sustainable community is to have its members come together to share ideas and experiences. This time will be yours – to connect personally and professionally with other passionate community individuals. Pipestone Forward has always believed that a group of committed, engaged individuals can promote positivity and create a healthy community. And that idea produced Community Brew – knowing that if people are engaged in their community, their community will be better for it.
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
CANCELED: Fly-In Breakfast & Plane Rides for Kids
Save the date. Call the Chamber to pre-register. 7:30 am - 11:00 am: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. 8:00 am - Noon: Free Plane Rides for KIDS ages 8 - 17.
Museum Fall Rummage
The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a fall donation rummage on Tuesday, September 28 from 5-7 p.m. and Wednesday, September 29th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Community members may drop off good usable rummage items at the American Legion Hall on Tuesday the 28th from 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m. No electronics will be accepted. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. for the rummage. NO EARLY SALES! Thank you for your donations to help support the Pipestone County Museum. If you have any questions, please call the Pipestone County Museum at (507) 825-2563
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
