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JANUARY
January 23 - ICE CREAM SOCIAL
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
www.wchsmn.org
January 30 - St. Croix Baseball Club vs. St. Paul Saints
St. Croix Baseball Club Plays First Match of the Season against Saints January 30th
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
www.wchsmn.org
FEBRUARY
February 18 LADIES NIGHT OUT
Mardi Gras along Main Street Stillwater. Music, food, drink specials and prizes. Entertainment includes card readers, fortune tellers, magic finger massages, cooking and craft demos. Merchants will offer great discounts. Come join the fun!
MARCH
March 12 & 13 ART ON MAIN
4:00 - 9:00 PM
A seven gallery art event – Explore the galleries and studios of Stillwater’s Historic Downtown Main Street.
APRIL
No events available.
MAY
May 1st MAY DAY ON MAIN STREET
All Day Fun!
Downtown merchants are organizing this event to help spruce up after the high water debris and to have fun. Volunteers will enjoy coffee, juice, water and donut holes. Special deals at many merchants, family fun, May Day basket making, cooking demos, summer fashion trends and a free tour of Aurora Staples B&B. Read our Hot News Blog for a complete outline of events. Join in the fun!!
May 8th SAT SPRING JEWELERY SAMPLE SALE
9AM-3PM One Day Only
Spring Jewelry Sample Sale in our studio in historic downtown Stillwater above Alfresco at 321 So. Main St. All our jewelry will be marked 50-75% off retail prices and will feature thousands of wonderful handmade items including necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Lonnie Lovness Accessories is a wholesale design studio and we are only open to the public twice a year for our Sample Sale events! This year the sale will be held on Mother's Day weekend and we know the timing of the sale will be a great opportunity to shop for special gifts or have a girls' weekend or Mother & daughter shopping day! There is always so much going on in Stillwater with great shops, wonderful dining options, galleries and special events. Visit our website www.lonnielovness.com or call 651-430-2234 with questions.
May 15 & 16 RIVERTOWN ART FESTIVAL
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday and 11AM-5PM on Sunday
Art Festival at Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River. This juried event draws artists from around the country. Not to be missed!
www.rivertownartfestival.com
May 20 -LADIES NIGHT OUT!
5PM-9PM
Spring into Summer along Main Street Stillwater. Garden
Party-ing...outdoor entertaining and all things green & growing. 5pm
kickoff at Interior Motive with fabulous swag bags for the first 50 women.
Grand Finale at 9pm with fabulous door prizes and a grand prize drawing
for a $100 gift certificate at the Nutrition Revolution patio (Chestnut
Building).
May 30 -2nd ANNUAL STILLWATER MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 20 MILE and 12K
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Come join the fun as a spectator, or participant!
www.StillwaterMarathon.com
JUNE
June 2 - August 25 CRUISIN ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
Come to Stillwater EVERY Wednesday night (except 7/21) to admire “the cars” and dream a little.
Vendors, Festivities (5:00-10PM), Live Music (6-9PM), Music on June 2 by the TOTAL DISC TRACKTION, Courtesy of the Freight House. FREE Admission. Join the fun!
June 11 ART ON MAIN
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A NINE GALLERY art event – Explore the galleries and studios of Stillwater’s Historic Downtown Main Street showcasing Stillwater's fine art scene including new and hidden treasures. An artists reception will be held at each location on Friday's featuring one or more artists as well as refreshments. Enjoy and appreciate the growing art scene in Stillwater, with its diverse galleries and recognized artists. Maps available at each location. Locations include:
Gallery 310...Erica's Studio...Tamarack Gallery...The Little Prrot Art Sanctuary...Mart Jo Van Dell Studio...Grand Salon and Gallery...Alesci Furniture Gallery...KMK Designs/KMKostumes...Stillwater Art Guild Gallery. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stillwater-MN/Art-on-Main-Stillwaters-Fine-Art-Walk/222609442801
June 12 ART ON MAIN
11:00 AM -5:00 PM
A NINE GALLERY art event – Explore the galleries and studios of Stillwater’s Historic Downtown Main Street. See above for a list of the galleries. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
June 20 NATURE VALLEY GRAND PRIX BICYCLE RACE
An incredible spectator event! Don’t miss the Stillwater stage on June 20. The race ends in Historic Stillwater! Bike Festival runs June 16-20 in varied locations.
www.minnbikefestival.com
JULY
July 4 - FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS/CONCERT & FUN
Come for an old-fashioned all-day July Fourth celebration – Concert n Lowell Park at 7PM and Fireworks at 10PM.
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 SUMMER TUESDAYS - Market, Music & Movies!
4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Every Tuesday is a day to celebrate Stillwater’s FREE Summer Tuesday events for the entire family held in Lowell Park.
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM – Market vendors
7:30 PM - Dusk - Live Music – Great Performers!
At Dusk - Outdoor Movies – Bring Your blankets! – Great Movies!
www.summertuesdays.com
July 7, 14, 21, 28 CRUISIN ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
Come to Stillwater EVERY Wednesday night (except 7/21) to admire “the cars” and dream a little. Vendors, Festivities run from 5:00-10:00PM. Live Music (6-9PM), July 7th enjoy the MICHAEL PAUL BAND, Courtesy of Ruby Begonia's. FREE Admission. Join the fun!
July 17, Sat - ROCK THE CAUSE CONCERT AT ST. CROIX VINEYARDS
Join the fun on Saturday as several non-profits join together to promote their organizations by offering free concerts by local area musicians. For more info: www.scvwines.com
July 22-25 LUMBERJACK DAYS
Come to downtown Stillwater and to Lowell Park, right on the St. Croix River where vendors, food, games, music and Sunday night fireworks take place.
www.lumberjackdays.com
AUGUST
August 3, 10 & 17 SUMMER TUESDAYS - Market, Music & Movies!
Every Tuesday is a day to celebrate Stillwater’s FREE Summer Tuesday events for the entire family held in Lowell Park from 4:30-11PM.
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM – Market vendors
7:30 PM - Dusk - Live Music – Great Performers!
At Dusk - Outdoor Movies – Bring Your blankets! – Great Movies!
www.summertuesdays.com
August 4, 11, 18, 25 CRUISIN ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
Come to Stillwater EVERY Wednesday night (except 7/21) to admire “the cars” and dream a little. Vendors, Festivities from 5-10PM, Live Music (6-9PM), On August 4th enjoy the JEFF LOVEN BAND Courtesy of P.D. Pappy's. FREE Admission. Join the fun!
LADIES NIGHT OUT - MAIN STREET STILLWATER - August 19
Take time for some Girlfriend fun -
5-8 pm
Steppin’ Out Theme Promises Dancing, Entertainment and Prizes: Dance Divas and Stillwater’s Main Street will be bustling with outdoor entertainment, food and drink specials and opportunities to dance the night away in the streets and shops of Stillwater. Door Prizes, dance demos and lessons, Hair and Make Up Show, Strolling Fashion Show, Free Massages, Prizes, Food and Beverage Tastings, Main Street Dance Line, and other girlfriend options. Don't miss out - bring your friends!! For more complete info please check out our Hot News Blog on this website.
SEPTEMBER
September 10 ART ON MAIN
4:00 PM -9:00 PM
A NINE GALLERY art event – Explore the galleries and studios of Stillwater’s Historic Downtown Main Street containing new and hidden treasures. An artist reception will be held at each location on Friday's featuring one or more artist as well as refreshments. Enjoy and appreciate the growing art scene in Stillwater, with its diverse galleries and recognized artists. Maps are available at each location. Galleries include: Gallery 310...Erica's Studio...Tamarack Gallery...The Little Parrot Art Sanctuary...Mart Jo Van Dell Studio...Grand Salon and Gallery...Alesci Furniture Gallery...KMK Designs...Stillwater Art Guild Gallery
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stillwater-MN/Art-on-Main-Stillwaters-Fine-Art-Walk/222609442801
September 10 - Swinging the Valley with the St. Croix Jazz Orchestra
Friday, Sept. 10, Doors open at 6:45 pm., Concert 7 to 9:30 pm.
StillwaterPublic Library Johnson Terrace, 224 N. 3rd St., Stillwater
Annual swing concert and dance under the stars overlooking the beautiful St. Croix Valley. Free group swing dance lessons. Cash bar. The St. Croix Jazz Orchestra is a professional jazz orchestra with members that play all over the midwest and nationally.
Tickets are just $15, and if you are an ArtReach member, you receive a discount. Student tickets are $5. Call 651-439-1465 or email info@artreachstcroix.org
September 11 ART ON MAIN
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A NINE GALLERY art event – Explore the galleries and studios of Stillwater’s Historic Downtown Main Street. Includes galleries listed for Friday night. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
September 11 HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am - 4 pm
Tickets available through ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater, 651-439-1465 or email info@artreachstcroix.org
Tour homes and other sites highlighting the rich architectural history of the North Hill of Stillwater. The tour is self guided and can be walked.
Sept. 11 & 12 11th ANNUAL GRAPE STOMP!
Free tours at 12, 2, & 4pm at the Saint Croix Vineyards. Join in on grape stomping competitions at 1,3,and 5M. A drawing will determine who competes. Prizes awarded. Live music from 1-4PM. It is the perfect opportunity to bring your family out to the vineyards, stomp grapes and relax outdoors with a picnic. For more information www.scvwines.com
September 23-26 - TAKE ME TO THE RIVER ST CROIX RIVER FESTIVAL
Stillwater will be the center of the arts this fall as a dozen communities along a 50 mile stretch of the St. Croix River celebrate art and music. The first annual Take Me to the River festival is a collaborative effort sponsored by ArtReach St. Croix, to showcase the richness and diversity of arts and musical traditions along the St. Croix River from Hastings to Taylors Falls along Minnesota’s banks and from St. Croix Falls to Prescott on the Wisconsin side.
Participating festivals include the Hastings Art Fair, Afton Art in the Park, Hudson Spirit of St. Croix festival, Franconia Art & Artist celebration and St. Croix Falls Autumn Fest. The weekend will also feature story telling sessions about growing up in these river communities. Stillwater will feature a Music and Humor session Saturday night as musician Nancy Duncan teams up with humorist and storyteller Lori Power Gordon.
With a dozen activities and events to take in, visitors will want to make an entire weekend of it and spend at least one night in the St. Croix River Valley. Stillwater is centrally located along the Take Me to the River route.
OCTOBER
October 2 & 3 FALL COLORS FINE ART & JAZZ FESTIVAL
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lowell Park – Shop for unique items while enjoying jazz and the beautiful fall foliage along the St. Croix River.
October 9 HARVEST AND GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Giant pumpkins, chil cook-off, pumpkin carvers, kid games, bake-offs, bluegrass music and more! Lowell Park.
www.stillwaterharvestfest.com
NOVEMBER
November 20 & 21 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Step Back in time to a traditional Victorian Christmas at the historic Stillwater Courthouse. Call 651-275-7075.
www.co.washington.mn.us/hc
DECEMBER
December 3 ART ON MAIN
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A NINE GALLERY art event – Explore the galleries and studios of Stillwater’s Historic Downtown Main Street. Time to find a holiday treasure for someone special? ART ON MAIN features an artist reception held at each location on Friday's featuring one or more artists as well as refreshments. Enjoy and appreciate the growing art scene in Stillwater, with its diverse galleries and recognized artists. Maps are available at each location. Galleries include: Gallery 10...Ericka's Studio...Tamarack Gallery...The Little Prrot Art Sanctuary...Mart Jo Van Dell Studio...Grand Salon and Gallery...Alesci Furniture Gallery...KMK Designs...Stillwater Art Guild Gallery.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stillwater-MN/Art-on-Main-Stillwaters-Fine-Art-Walk/222609442801
December 4 ART ON MAIN
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A NINE GALLERY art event – Explore the galleries and studios of Stillwater’s Historic Downtown Main Street. See all the galleries listed on Friday night. The perfect way to spend a Saturday holiday shopping for unique artistic items!
