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.
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
Join park staff in restoring the native tallgrass prairie from 9am - 11am on Saturday, September 24th. Whether it's collecting prairie seeds, planting native seeds, or removing invasive species, there's something for the whole family! Bring sturdy shoes and layers - we'll provide everything else (including a complimentary lunch at 11:00am when the work is done). National Public Lands Day is the nation?s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Seven federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and state, regional, and local governments participate in the annual day of improving the health of public lands and encouraging shared stewardship through volunteer service.
Autumn Star Party
Join us on the evening of September 24th for our Autumn Star Party! Programs and kids' activities start at 5:00pm with star gazing through telescopes and astrophotography with Marty DeWitt starting at 8:30 in the median! The schedule will run as follows: 5:00-5:45 The Dark Sky Movement: Night Preservation and Restoration. Diane Knutson, Board President, International Dark-Sky Association (Visitor Center Theater) 6:00-7:00 ?Path of Planets? Tour for kids (and kids-at-heart) around the Trail with Dr. Larry Browning 7:00-8:30 Dakota/Lakota constellations (theater), hands-on activity stations (build a rocket, make a planosphere, earn a Jr. Night Explorer patch!) 8:30-10:00 Star gaze with Dr.?s Grau, Vondruska, and Browning, the Brookings astronomy club, and AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) and Astrophotography with Marty Dewitt (bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera & tripod!). This is an informal and relaxed event, so feel free to attend some or all of the events as you're able to and see your park after dark! This event is free and open to the public (including the cider, cocoa, and snacks - while supplies last!). Bring layers and any questions about the cosmos you may have! Directions are available through this link: https://www.nps.gov/pipe/planyourvisit/directions.htm
2nd Annual Recovery Month Celebration
Free and open to the public! Live Music, Meal Provided, Horse Rides, Craft Sale, Kids Games, Fellowship, Speakers, Prayer, Recovery Walk.