FREE! Marine Fall Festival

Sep 16, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM

Location

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost $0.00

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Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023 for the Marine Fall Festival, celebrating the beauty of autumn and handcrafted art in the St. Croix Valley.

Hosted by Marine Mills Folk School, the Marine Fall Festival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to drop in and enjoy a variety of activities at the free community festival located on the grounds of Marine Mills Folk School.

Festival activities include an Artists’ Marketplace with more than 55 high-end artisans; crafting demonstrations by skilled weavers, woodcarvers and others; children’s activities; live bluegrass music and dancing; food; a raffle; sheep dog-herding demonstrations; and more.

A complete schedule of events will be published soon! Read all about how the community is taking center stage at the Marine Fall Festival here.

Last year, more than 500 people attended this free community festival. We can’t wait to celebrate with you the third weekend of September!

Attendees: You do NOT need to register for this event.

If you have questions, please email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org!

Also on the third weekend of September in the St. Croix Valley is Take Me to the River, an initiative powered by ArtReach St. Croix highlighting the region’s art fairs and studio sales. Marine Mills Folk School is a 2023 sponsor of Take Me to the River.

The Marine Fall Festival is hosted by Marine Mills Folk School with support from the Scandia-Marine Lions Club and Security State Bank of Marine, Crabtree’s Garden Gate and Abrahamson Nurseries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All ages are welcome to attend. This is a family-friendly event.
  • Well-behaved dogs on leash also are welcome. Please pick up after your dog!
  • Food and beverages: Food and beverages are available for purchase onsite from several vendors. Additional food and beverage options are available for purchase in downtown Marine on St. Croix, a 5 minute walk from the festival grounds.
  • Accessibility: An accessible portable restroom will be available onsite. The grounds are accessible; however, the terrain is grass and may be difficult to traverse if wet.
  • This event is FREE to attend!
  • Donations to Marine Mills Folk School are welcome by stopping at the Hub information center, purchasing Raffle tickets and becoming a member.
  • Restrooms: Portable restrooms will be onsite.
  • Facility: The school building will be closed. Come back and see us during folk school hours!

Still have questions? Contact info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

2023 Marine Fall Festival Artists’ Marketplace Participants

More than 55 participants are confirmed so far! Each brings a unique artistic point of view and connection to the St. Croix Valley, Marine on St. Croix and Marine Mills Folk School community.

7 Pines RabbitryKnitting in PublicVava Veve!
Apothecary’s DaughterLarry’s ShackVintage Memory Bears
Barbed Wire Art StudiosLongfellow SoapWash Co Public Works/Glacial Hills Regional Trail
Basil DesignsLynn BerensWisSotaGirlDesigns
BEKAZ Feltworks USAMarine Civic Club/Stone House MuseumSinging Frog Acres / Goat Milk Soap
Bone Lake Meadows ApiaryMarine Community LibraryDeanna Becker Jewelry
Buenger StudiosMarine General StoreCrunchy Soap + Home
Christ Lutheran ChurchMarine MapleGreg Kraft Sculptures
CPK ProductionsMarine Village SchoolJeff Bartol Fine Art
Dare to RepairMrs B’s HoneyMrs. I’s Hand Knits
Emily Anderson PaintingMy Jazzy JeansElizabeth Rose Creations
Emily Schollett PotteryNino’s CardsSM Crate Design
Erik Vevang WoodworkingPlant AlchemySimply Elegant Glass Art
Fiber Smith FarmRudi Hargescheimer PhotographyVictor Red Oak Carvings
Five Dog SewingSara Meinholz SM Crate DesignRecycle Your Camera
Good & Local Wood CraftsSara TennisEster Grace Designs
Greenstone FibersSocial Fabric ResearchMason’s Sweets
Heidi Barr & Cheri RybaSt. Croix 360Girl Scouts Troop #53757
Herban Alchemy MedicamentsStained Glass by CarolGloria Mueller
Janet AmesStitch and Pine