“Take Me to the River” art festival tour happening Sept. 15 – 23

The next two weekends will feature art festivals and events in communities from Hastings to St. Croix Falls, and many points between.

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Via ArtReach St. Croix:

Come experience the St. Croix River Valley and enjoy a one-of-a-kind “festival of festivals” with a different beat at every bend in the river.

During the nine days of Take Me to the River 2012, a dozen river towns will host over 50 events including art fairs, concerts, story slams, theater, poetry and more.

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Anchor events

A. ArtReach St. Croix’s “Rhythms and Blues” Exhibition Party
224 N. 4th Street
Stillwater, Minn.
September 15, 6pm to 8pm

B. 39th Annual Marine Art Fair
Marine on St. Croix – Historic Downtown Marine
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16
10am to 5pm

Abnet Farm Art Show & Sale
16885 Square Lake Trail N.
Stillwater, Minn.
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, 10am to 5pm

Pottery demonstration at the Rustic Road 13 pottery event
Pottery demonstration at the Rustic Road 13 pottery event

Rustic Road 13 Pottery Event
1148 Troutbrook Road
Hudson, Wis.
Saturday, September 15, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, September 16, 11am to 5pm

Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau St. Croix
1998 State Road 87
St. Croix Falls, Wis.
Saturday, September 15, 11am to 7pm and Sunday, September 16, 11am-5pm

34th Annual Afton Art in the Park
Town Square Park
Afton, Minn.
Saturday, September 22, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, September 23, 11am to 4pm

Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival
Lakefront Park
Hudson, Wis.
Saturday, September 22, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, September 24, 11am to 4pm

Franconia Sculpture Park
Franconia Sculpture Park

16th Annual Franconia Arts and Artists Celebration
29836 St. Croix Trail
Franconia, Minn.
Saturday, September 22, 10am to 10pm

Mississippi-St. Croix Art Fair
LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, Minn.
Saturday, September 23, 10am-5pm

Spring Lake Park Reserve Music Festival
8395 127th Street E.
Hastings, Minn.
Sunday, September 23, 3 to 5pm

St. Croix ArtBarn
1040 Oak Ridge Drive
Osceola, Wis.

Osceola Main Street
Events both weekends, call 715-294-2787 for ticket information

Too Much to Choose From?

ArtReach has created sample itineraries for each day, creating fun routes and schedules to take it all in. There is even a kid-friendly itinerary for Saturday, Sept. 15.


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2 responses to ““Take Me to the River” art festival tour happening Sept. 15 – 23”

  1. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Thanks for helping to spread the word. The weather is looking good for a weekend of art fair hopping. I’m getting excited