WATERTOWN & MAYER
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Chamber supports local community
Numerous businesses in the Watertown area comprise the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce . The Chamber ’ s primary goal is to drive the prosperity of our entire community by supporting the organizations that make up its membership .
Usually , the Chamber ’ s first event of the year is the Easter Eggstravaganza . Held the day before Easter , children have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny , make crafts , play games , and decorate cookies ! Best of all , the event is free !
In the summer , Watertown is home to the Rails to Trails festival . In the week leading up to the event , the Chamber unveils daily clues to the location of the Golden Spike . The finder of the Golden Spike wins spending money in the form of Chamber Check . Also during the event , the Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Duck Race . The race is usually held in the Crow River , but if the river is too high it is held at a alternate location . Ducks can be purchased a local businesses for $ 1 in the weeks leading up to the race .
Chamber Check $ are gift certificates that are good for merchandise and services and are accepted at all Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce members . They are a great way to support our Community ! They can also be purchased at Marketplace Foods .
Fall is the busiest time of year for the Chamber . In September , the Chamber honors the teachers , staff , and administrators of our local schools with the Educator ’ s Appreciation Dinner . Ladies ’ Night Out is held is slated for Oct . 5 , from 5 to 8 p . m . You can stroll downtown and visit businesses and home-based vendors . The Chamber hosts the annual Downtown Trick-orTreat ! Area children have the chance to trick-or-treat from business to business in a fun and safe environment . The Downtown Trick-or-Treat will be held on Oct . 31 , from 4 p . m . to 6 p . m .
To end the year the Chamber and City of Watertown host the annual Santa-Stravaganza ( 9 a . m . to noon ) at City Hall and tree lighting ( 4:30 to 5 p . m .) in City Center Park . Come out Dec . 7 at 4:30 p . m . for the holiday fun !
The Chamber meets on the third Wednesday of the month . For more , visit www . watertownareachamber . com or call 952-955-5175 .
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