COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
ST . CROIX VALLEY
STILLWATER | BAYPORT | OAK PARK HEIGHTS | LAKE ELMO
Stillwater : a city of four seasons to enjoy
Stillwater is truly a city of four seasons of community involvement , from a world championship ice sculpture event in the winter , to sailboats floating by on a hot summer afternoon , to droves of leaf-peepers who wander along the St . Croix River in the fall , there ’ s always something for everyone .
Between festivals , community productions , an ever-growing selection of local restaurants , staying home can always be a treat for the city ’ s 20,000 residents . It ’ s also a featured destination for many throughout central Minnesota and Wisconsin . Stillwater is also known as a favorite spot for antique and art lovers and shoppers of all interests . Bicyclists ride the loop trails through town , across the old bridge , into Wisconsin and over the new high bridge . Stillwater is also a destination for weddings , girls ’ weekends , and family retreats .
Stillwater City Hall 216 Fourth St . N ., Stillwater 651-430-8800 ci . stillwater . mn . us
Lumberjack Days in July celebrates the history of timber in the valley with concerts , parades , log rolling , a downhill derby and much , much more . LumberJack Days will be held this year from July 14-16 .
The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce works with the community to host a food truck extravaganza in June , the Rivertown Art Festival in October , Halloween fun for the youngsters and Hometown for the Holidays in December .
In a tradition that dates back decades , the Washington County Historical Society holds an ice cream social in January every year and hosts many informational programs throughout the year .
Another highlight for the region is the Washington County Fair , to be held this year from August 2-6 , at the fairgrounds at 12300 40th St . N . in Baytown Township .
Full listings of events can be found at events . discoverstillwater . com . That website also lists lodging , dining , night life , boutiques and many other opportunities for locals and visitors .
The city council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month .
Stillwater City Council
• Mayor Ted Kozlowski tkozlowski @ ci . stillwater . mn . us
• Ryan Collins , Ward 1 rcollins @ ci . stillwater . mn . us
• David Junker , Ward 2 djunker @ ci . stillwater . mn . us
• Larry Odebrecht , Ward 3 tweidner @ ci . stillwater . mn . us
• Michael Polehna , Ward 4 mpolehna @ ci . stillwater . mn . us
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