4 Enjoyable Ways to Spend Your Fall Days In Sartell

Does the crisp fall air and the sight of changing leaves make you crave spending more time outdoors with friends and family? Around Sartell there are countless opportunities to satisfy your Fall fever.

With 24 parks, 17 miles of trails, playgrounds, bike lanes and the Watab River running through the community, it is easy to find beautiful autumn landscapes and fun activities to partake in. While keeping this in mind we want to share some ideas that you will enjoy this season!

1.    Fall Leaf Photography and Collection: A beautiful way to spend a fall day is to take time to admire the leaves on the trees as they change colors. Planning a picnic or a hike in the woods during fall can be a great romantic getaway for two or a fun day for the family! The changing colors make gorgeous photography and with the miles of trails in Sartell this may be the perfect place to start!

2.    Create a New Family Tradition: Fall is the perfect time to involve the family in an outdoor sport. Football season has started and it is still warm enough for soccer, baseball and other group sports. Go on a bike ride, a hike or even rake the leaves in your back yard and make a scarecrow. All of these activities can be turned into an annual fall family tradition.

3.    Navigate Through A Corn Maze: There are plenty of corn mazes available in the Fall for kids and adults. At night there may even be some mazes haunted by the costumed staff members that create the perfect spooky atmosphere. For these after dusk mazes, it is perfect for families with older children and the younger kids can still enjoy the maze during the daylight without all the monsters!

4.    Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchards: It just isn’t fall without pumpkins or caramel apples! Take the family out to a patch and orchard to pick those apples and the perfect jack-o-lantern! Make sure to make those delicious caramel apples on a stick for everyone to enjoy.

I know we are excited to enjoy this fall weather and we hope you are too! Now get out there with your family and friends and enjoy the beautiful Minnesota autumn while you can!

Rock 'N Block

We hate to say it, but summer is flying by and we’re quickly approaching the end of July. On the bright side, we’re getting closer every day to one of our biggest events of the summer – Rock n Block! Be sure to mark your calendars for August 10^th to celebrate the 5^th annual Rock n Block at Pinecone Marketplace!

            The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with Kid’s Zone. This is a chance to walk around with the family to check out all of the vendors and play some games – maybe even win a few prizes! If you show up before 6 p.m., you’ll receive $5 worth of kid’s tickets with each paid admission. The kid’s zone will run until 7 p.m. but in the meantime, the band Electric Almighty will take the stage starting at 5 p.m. Electric Almighty is sure to put on a good show and entertain all age groups with their collection of music ranging from 70’s classic rock, to the pop music of the 80’s and 90’s, all the way to today’s biggest hits. At 8 p.m. we will begin our karaoke contest for all of the undiscovered talent in the area brave enough to show off their vocals for the crowd! Then at 9 p.m., the headliners for the night, the Fabulous Armadillos, will perform until midnight. Their creative style has made them one of the most popular bands in central Minnesota; we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!

            This event would not be possible without all of the support we’ve received from generous sponsors. We’ve teamed up with Leighton Broadcasting and Times Media to cover all forms of promotion. So be on the lookout for any advertisements, keep your ears open for radio ads, and pass on the word of Rock n Block to your friends and family. We want to see everyone come out for a celebration filled with tasty food and drink, fun games, good music, and great company!

Cirque du Sartell

The Sartell Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 8th Annual Community Showcase. This year the theme is “Cirque du Sartell”. This is a FREE public event! The Showcase will be on February 23, 2013 from 9am-1pm at the Sartell Middle School.

2012 Community Showcase

Visit booths from many area businesses and learn about what your community has to offer. Don’t forget the kids! This event is family friendly and includes kids events supported by The Waters Church and inflatables provided by Party Time Inflatables. Other activities include face painting, open swim from 10am to noon, and a prize drawing. 

Entertainment/Demonstrations include: 

SOUTH GYM
10-10:30 a.m. Tiana the Hooper
10:45-11 a.m. Sartell-St Stephen Community Ed Dancers
11:15-11:45 a.m. St Cloud National Karate
12-12:20 p.m. Sartell Fitness ZUMBA

NORTH GYM
9:45-10 a.m. Sartell-St Stephen Community Ed Dancers
10:15-10:45 a.m. St Cloud National Karate
11:15-11:45 a.m. Sartell Fitness ZUMBA
12-12:30 p.m. Twisten Vixen - Hooping

A special Thank You to all of our sponsors:

Ringmaster:

PineCone Vision Center and Liberty Savings Bank

Tightrope Walker : 

IPPMC, Midsota Plastic Surgeons, Pine Cone Pet Hospital, St. Cloud Orthopedics, Synergy Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic.

Lion Tamer: 

BLEND (Better Living: Exercise & Nutrition Daily), St. Cloud Federal Credit Union, Sartell Fitness & Shake Shoppe, State Farm Insurance - Kristen Stebbins

Media Sponsors: 

Lite Rock 99.9, Wild Country 99, Times Media and Central Minnesota Women Magazine