Mark Your Calendar
Signature Events
Mark your calendar! We have fantastic area events that celebrate our history, community, music, art, and natural resources.
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPCOMING EVENTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO KEEP OUR EVENT CALENDAR AS UP TO DATE AS POSSIBLE.
SPRING & SUMMER
St. Croix Falls Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May-October from 10 am to 1 pm. 2020 opening day is May 23rd.
Held Saturday mornings, May through October, on the Library Plaza. Each week, our local Farmer’s Market features seasonal fresh produce and goods from area farmers and vendors.
SCF Library Plaza
230 S Washington Street
www.stcroixfallsfarmersmarket.org
St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour
May 8, 9, & 10 2020 ONLINE SALE!
The tour will not take place in the potter’s studios this year. Please join them for the ONLINE SALE!
www.minnesotapotters.com
Earth Arts Spring Art Tour
2020 EVENT CANCELED
Earth Arts unites artists and artisans in the upper St. Croix valley to promote creativity, mutual support and awareness of the arts. The members organize and promote special events such as the annual Spring Art Tour and Fall Salon Art Exhibition. Many Earth Arts members teach classes throughout the year.
Falls Sampler
2020 EVENT CANCELED
Enjoy an evening of fun, music, and sampling fine foods and beverages from around the St. Croix Valley. Located at the Polk County Fairgrounds. A Falls Chamber Signature Event!
800 E. Louisiana Street
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
www.fallschamber.org
Spring Awakenings Celebration
2020 EVENT CANCELED
A weekend of BICYCLES, BOOKS & BIRDS IN St. Croix Falls, WI.
Woolly Bike Club Mountain Bike Race
2020 EVENT CANCELED
A full day of racing on the MTB trails. Spectators welcome!
www.woollybikeclub.com
City of Trails Festival
2020 EVENT CANCELED
Farmers Market, Kids’ and Literary Activities, Hiking, Biking, and more.
City of Trails Trailrun
2020 EVENT CANCELLED
Explore the historic Ice Age Trail System and run along the beautiful St. Croix River in St.Croix Falls, WI. Run, walk or hike our 5K, 10K, 13.1 mile Half Marathon, and (NEW in 2019) FULL MARATHON routes in our very own “City of Trails.” Fun for the whole family!
www.cityoftrailsrace.com
Music on the Overlook
Fridays: June through August:
Starting July 17, 2020
FREE Friday outdoor concert series at the St. Croix River overlook in downtown St. Croix Falls, WI.
NEW START TIME for 2020: 6:00 pm
Severson Memorial Overlook Park, downtown St. Croix Falls
210 North Washington Street
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
REMEMBER: IF RAIN MOST SHOWS GO TO THE DALLES HOUSE TAVERN STAGE – 720 S VINCENT STREET IN ST CROIX FALLS, WI 54024 (CORNER OF HWY 8 AND HWY 35). Rain location for The Memories and Elvis Tribute will be the St. Croix Falls Senior Center.
Music @ Franconia
Summer Saturdays 2pm-6pm
JULY 11, 2020
AUGUST 22, 2020
Toe-tapping family fun in our outdoor earthen amphitheater amidst the sculpture exhibition.
Franconia Sculpture Park
29836 St. Croix Trail, Shafer, MN
www.franconia.org
Wannigan Days-River Spirit Celebration
2020 EVENT CANCELED
A favorite community event! Expanded Parade, Classic Rock Music Tribute Concerts, Giant Fun Kid’s Zone, Fire Department Water Games and Dunk Tank, Talent Show, and More!
Polk County Fair
2020 EVENT CANCELED
A tradition of county fair fun for the whole family! Located at the Polk County Fairgrounds.
800 E. Louisiana Street
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
www.polkcountyfair.com
Falls Music Festival featuring Chris Kroeze
EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR SUMMER 2021!
Ribs, Music, and Family FUN! A Falls Chamber of Commerce Signature Event. Music, food & FUN! Get ready for the RIB COOK-OFF! 2020 featuring Chris Kroeze!
Event Venue: Polk County Fairgrounds
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
www.fallschamber.org
FALL
St. Croix Falls AutumnFest
October 24 & 25, 2020
Due to the unexpected snow and cold, SCF AutumnFest is still on but is
retooled to host our annual downtown shopping sales, annual Arts, Craft
& Vendor Village, Cozy fire pit, DJ music from the 1950’s to the
2000’s, SCF Royalty recognition, food trucks, warm beverages, hot wine,
beer, self guided trail hikes in “The City of Trails” and classic cars.
Plus evening activities at local taverns and online with the renowned
SCF Festival Theatre. Make a weekend of it in the scenic Falls Area!!!
For more info contact the coordinator mcbridewoody@aol.com
The Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon
2020 EVENT Canceled
A FULL marathon, HALF marathon, four-person RELAY marathon, and 5K in one event!
The race starts in Luck, WI. Rescheduled for October 2021.
www.gandymarathon.com
Mammoth Gravel Classic Bike Event
2020 EVENT TBD
A free unsupported adventure gravel ride with 30, 70, or 100-mile distances.
WINTER
Taylors Falls Lighting Festival
Starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through the weekend.
November 27-29, 2020
The Lighting Festival is held each Thanksgiving weekend when families are home for the beginning of the holiday season. The official opening is the Friday, 6 PM grand lighting of the main street and Santa Parade including floats, Arnold the large walking puppet, school children, music and more, with Santa arriving in the last unit of the 25-minute parade.
Taylors Falls, MN
www.lightingfestival.com
2020 Theme: Back to Simpler Times
This year, due to Covid-19, the Lighting Festival is reducing the activites but holding fast to some of the favorite Lighting Festival traditions that will help keep us all safe.
Rivertown Holiday-St. Croix Falls, WI
First weekend in December
2020 TBD (2019 was Saturday, December 7, 2019)
The first weekend of December – a time to celebrate the season as a community, and support our local businesses. Visit with Santa, enjoy the sights and sounds, shop, eat, bring a donation for those in need, and spend a day downtown.
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Upcoming Signature Events
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPCOMING EVENTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO KEEP OUR EVENT CALENDAR AS UP TO DATE AS POSSIBLE.
