Water Tower Festival 2025
Name:
Water Tower Festival 2025
Date:
June 27, 2025
Event Description:
36th Annual Water Tower Festival (Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, 2025)
Medallion Hunt Begins at 5:00 pm, Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Clues released on the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce's facebook page and here on our website daily at 5:00 pm starting Sunday, June 22nd until found. One clue will be released daily at 5:00 pm until found somewhere on PUBLIC land in the city limits of Pipestone (The Cemeteries and Pipestone National Monument are not included). You do not need to climb or dig to find it. And, please be respectful of property while searching. Have Fun & Good Luck! Find the Medallion and call the Chamber at 507-825-3316 to WIN $100 Pipestone Area Chamber Checks!!
Friday Evening Downtown Grill-Out & Kids Night! (on Hiawatha Ave)
Saturday Night - Downtown Block Party! (on Hiawatha Ave)
*For planning purposes, a change has been made in future dates from the 4th Saturday in June to the last Saturday of June. This only affects years where there are 5 Saturdays.
Medallion Hunt Begins at 5:00 pm, Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Clues released on the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce's facebook page and here on our website daily at 5:00 pm starting Sunday, June 22nd until found. One clue will be released daily at 5:00 pm until found somewhere on PUBLIC land in the city limits of Pipestone (The Cemeteries and Pipestone National Monument are not included). You do not need to climb or dig to find it. And, please be respectful of property while searching. Have Fun & Good Luck! Find the Medallion and call the Chamber at 507-825-3316 to WIN $100 Pipestone Area Chamber Checks!!
- Clue #1: (coming on Sunday, 6/22/25 at 5:00 pm)
Friday Evening Downtown Grill-Out & Kids Night! (on Hiawatha Ave)
- 5:00 pm until gone!: JBS Community Burger Feed Fundraiser
- 5:30 pm: Registration for Kids' Pedal Pull (ages 3-11)
- 5:30 pm: Registration for Pipestone Jr. Ambassadors Contest (ages 5 through completed 5th grade)
- 6:00 pm: Free Kids' Pedal Pull (ages 3-11)
- 7:30 pm (Approximately): Pipestone Jr. Ambassadors Contest (ages 5 through completed 5th grade). Free to enter. Required this year: To compete, each child must bring a favorite toy on stage with them to "show & tell" and answer a few questions. Each participating child receives a complimentary favor bag. Two children will WIN the following: the honor of representing the youth of Pipestone County by riding in the front of the parade in a classic car; 2025 Pipestone Jr. Ambassadors framed certificates & trophies; pinatas filled with candy (since they won't be watching the parade from the sidelines); and awesome prizes! Due to time, this event is limited to 30 registered youth contestants.
- 7:30 pm: Calumet Players - at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center.
- 9:00 pm: Movie (Toy Story) under the Big Tent in front of Courthouse
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Arts, Crafts, & Vendor Fair (List of Vendors will be available HERE).
- Vendor Registration, ST19, & Payment are due by Friday, June 20, 2025.
- 10:00 am: Parade (West Main St & South Hiawatha Ave)
- 2025 Parade Theme: "Timeless Toys!"
- Parade Registration is due by Friday, June 20, 2025. Lineup Order will be available HERE by Fri, 6/27).
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Car Show (9 am Registration $15 vehicle entry fee) with "Car Tunes" by DJ Mylan Ray
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Food Vendors (List of Food Vendors will be available HERE).
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Free Kids Inflatables
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Free Petting Zoo
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Free 605 Magic Art Bus, Art Games, Art Activities, & Face Painters
- 11:30 am (approx.): Drumlines next to the Big Tent
- 12:00 am - 3:00 pm: Free Live Music by "Ewing Maine" Under the Big Tent
Saturday Night - Downtown Block Party! (on Hiawatha Ave)
- 7:30 pm: Calumet Players - "Honk! The Musical" at Pipestone Performing Arts Center (Tickets).
- 9:00 pm - 1:00 am: Free Live Music (Block Party on Hiawatha with "Undercover")
- Beer Garden
- Taqueria El Tarasco Food Truck
- Class Reunions
Sunday:
- 10:30 am Community Church Service (under the Big Tent in front of the Courthouse)
- 2:00 pm: Calumet Players - "Honk! The Musical" at Pipestone Performing Arts Center (Tickets).
- 3:00: Big Band Performance by Pipestone community band Sound of the 'Stone (under the Big Tent in front of the Courthouse). Alumni are invite to play! Contact community band Director Reggie Gorter at 605-695-8626.
*For planning purposes, a change has been made in future dates from the 4th Saturday in June to the last Saturday of June. This only affects years where there are 5 Saturdays.
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