Stillwater Events

Stillwater Events

Stillwater has one of the most active event calendars of any community in the metro. The river town setting provides a dramatic backdrop for festivals, and the downtown business community keeps a packed schedule year-round. Summer Tuesdays wrapped up with its finale on August 11, the Benefit Dinner Cruise and Riverboat Rave have both come and gone, and the fall fair and festival calendar is now in full swing. Stillwater Flea Market and Woodbury Days closed out the month, and September is here with a packed calendar that kicks off with the Waldfest Labor Day celebration at the Gasthaus and rolls into the River Valley Yoga Festival, Climate Week events, the Log Run Half Marathon, and the Anthony Shore Elvis dinner cruise.

Lumberjack Days — Wrapped Up

Weekly Summer Events — Wrapped Up

Ongoing: Patio Music & River Cruises

• Thursday Night Patio Music at The Freight House — Every Thursday evening, 6–9 PM, on The Freight House patio (305 Water Street South). Live music right on the river. The Freight House also hosts patio music on Fridays (6:30–9:30 PM), Saturdays (2–5 PM), and Sundays (noon–3 PM). Río 1854 (Latin Craft Kitchen) opened in fall 2025 in the former Dock Cafe space at 425 Nelson St. E. — an all-day spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with patio dining and river views. Run by the family behind Taco Libre. Event calendar

River Boats & Cruises

Stillwater River Boats runs public scenic cruises along the St. Croix from May 10 through October 18, 2026. Daily lunch cruises depart Monday–Saturday at 11:30 AM, plus dinner cruises daily. The 24th Annual Benefit Dinner Cruise was a great success on August 18. Coming up: Anthony Shore as Elvis Dinner Cruise & Concert on September 17, Knit the River Cruises on September 11-12, and the Wine, Spirits & Brews Cruise on September 19. Schedule & tickets

Annual Highlights & Fall Events

• Relay For Life of Stillwater — Rock, Roll, and Stroll — Saturday, August 8, at Lowell Park — Completed.
• Gopher to Badger Half Marathon — Saturday, August 8 — Completed.
• Stillwater Flea Market — Saturday, August 29, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Vintage goods, antiques, handmade items, and local finds.
• River Valley Yoga Festival — Friday, September 11, in Stillwater. A day of outdoor yoga, meditation, and wellness on the banks of the St. Croix.
• Anthony Shore as Elvis Dinner Cruise & Concert — Thursday, September 17, on the Stillwater River Boats. An Elvis tribute performance accompanied by a dinner cruise on the St. Croix.
• Log Run Half Marathon & 5K — Saturday, September 19, starting at 101 Water St N. Scenic riverfront course along the St. Croix. Discover Stillwater
• Climate Week Trash Dash — Tuesday, September 15, in Stillwater. A community cleanup run/walk during Climate Week. Organized by Sustainable Stillwater. Sustainable Stillwater
• Outdoor Gear Swap — Wednesday, September 16, in Stillwater. A community gear exchange for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Stillwater Wine, Spirits & Brews Cruise — Saturday, September 19, on the Stillwater River Boats. A scenic tasting cruise on the St. Croix.
• Stillwater Fall Craft & Gift Show — Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27, at Washington County Fairgrounds. 150+ crafters and vendors featuring fall decor, Halloween items, and early Christmas gifts.
• St. Mary's Germanfest — Friday, September 4, at St. Michael and St. Mary Catholic Church. A 21+ event with live polka bands, German food, beer and wine, games, and souvenirs. $5 entry.
• Waldfest 60th Anniversary -- Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), noon-6 PM at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter (8390 Lofton Ave N, in the City of Grant near Stillwater). A free, cash-only Bavarian party in the pines with the Bill Koncar Band, the Hammer-Schlagen nail-driving game, Gasthaus radlers, and the famous roast pork sandwich. The 60th edition of this beloved Labor Day tradition. gasthausbavarianhunter.com
• Rivertown Fall Art Festival — October 3-4, 2026, in downtown Stillwater. The 49th annual festival, attracting over 10,000 visitors. 10 AM-5 PM both days. Fine art, live music, and river views.
• Stillwater Harvest Fest — October 10-11 in downtown Stillwater. Free festival with family activities, live music, a giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin regatta on the St. Croix, and a chili cook-off. harvestfeststillwater.com
• Governor's Fishing Opener — The 2026 Governor's Fishing Opener was held May 8-9 on the St. Croix River in Stillwater.
• Stillwater Fall Craft & Vendor Show — November 27 at Stillwater Armory. Presented by RSG Development.
• Stillwater Farmers Market — Saturdays, 7:30 AM-noon at 3rd & Pine Street (Riverview Parking Lot at Stillwater Veterans Memorial). Through Saturday, October 24. The area's largest farmers market with produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts.
• Smith + Trade Mercantile Artisan Market — Second Saturday of each month through September. Curated local artisans and craft food vendors in downtown Stillwater.

For more regional events, see Events Guide. For the full Stillwater calendar: Discover Stillwater.