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.
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.
5th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby
We're bringing this end-of-summer celebration back again in 2022. Kids ages 15 and under dip their lines in the ol' quarry pond while competing for trophies and prizes given for first fish caught, shortest fish, lightest fish, heaviest fish, and longest fish. JBS will be providing grilled hamburgers. Hosted by Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce & Pipestone Kiwanis Club with the sponsorship from JBS - Pipestone, Sons of the American Legion, PIPESTONE (Rib Feed at the Fair proceeds), Truss Pros, Friends of Scouting & Youth (paper truck proceeds), Coborn's, Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Pipestone, GROWMARK Lubricants, Pipestone Area Coalition, and the City of Pipestone. 5:00 - 7:00 pm ~ Free Community Meal 5:00 - 6:00 pm ~ Registration for Fishing Derby & Prizes 6:00 - 7:00 pm ~ Free Kids Fishing Derby
Annual Backpack Distribution Day
On Wednesday, August 10th, from 10 am to 4 pm at VIM (Volunteers in Mercy) Thrift Store (located at 122 Main Street) is Pipestone County School Backpack Distribution Day for families in need who live in our county. While supplies last! All churches, businesses, & community members in Pipestone county have the opportunity to donate $$ or school supplies! Working in cooperation together with Volunteers in Mercy, Salvation Army, Pipestone County United Way, and Pipestone County Churches. Please contact Luann Bosma at 507-215-0155 or drop them off at our Chamber Member VIM.
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
Chamber Car Cruise-In
5:00 - 7:30 PM (Location - adjacent to Pipestone County Fair on 10th Ave SE). Join us and the Pipestone Cruizers for Music and the first Cruise-In of Summer. Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this free event. Food will be available for purchase. Thursday night is the annual Beef Producers Steak Feed just 150 feet away!
Chamber Car Cruise-In
Join us and the Pipestone Cruizers for Music and the final Cruise-In of Summer. Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this free event. Food will be available for purchase. The Midwest's Premier Rock & Roll Band ''Starfire'' will be playing all of the classic hits from the 50's & 60's!
Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit
10:00 am Ribbon Cutting at Adina Place. New Chamber Member and New Business. Everyone is encouraged to attend and thank these New Members for their investment in our Chamber & our Community!
Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit
10:00 am Ribbon Cutting at The Calico Cat Quilt Shop, 124 W Main St, Pipestone. New Location Downtown. Everyone is encouraged to attend and thank Member Businesses for their investment in our Chamber & our Community!
Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit
2:00 pm Ribbon Cutting at Inspire Counseling. New Chamber Member and New Business.Following the ribbon cutting, the Pipestone Development Company (PDC) will be giving tours of the upstairs apartments under renovation. Everyone is encouraged to attend and thank this new Member for their investment in our Chamber & our Community!