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Thankful • Grateful
An Eight Weeklong Holiday Celebration along the West Coast of Wisconsin
Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast of Wisconsin – Bay City, Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin and Nelson filled with nostalgic celebrations of the Season.
A nostalgic step back into holidays in the small river villages.
WEST COAST OF WISCONSIN CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Alice di Micele Concert Pepin, November 11
At RiverTime, suggested donation $20-$30.
On tour from Oregon.
On tour from Oregon.
TREE LIGHTING AND ITALIAN FAMILY HOLIDAY DINNER Pepin, November 15
6pm - 7:30pm
Villa Bellezza
Join the Villa Bellezza famiglia as we kick off our annual Outdoor Christmas Market season with a tree lighting ceremony, followed by an Italian Family Holiday Meal featuring 5 courses. Come early and enjoy a wine cocktail at the SASU outdoor wine bar!
6pm tree lighting followed by dinner.
Villa Bellezza
Join the Villa Bellezza famiglia as we kick off our annual Outdoor Christmas Market season with a tree lighting ceremony, followed by an Italian Family Holiday Meal featuring 5 courses. Come early and enjoy a wine cocktail at the SASU outdoor wine bar!
6pm tree lighting followed by dinner.
PEPIN NOUVEAU RELEASE PARTY Pepin, November 21
Celebrating the first wine of this harvest!
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Villa Bellezza.
6-9pm (Ceremonial uncorking at 6pm)
The Celebration Continues ~ Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Villa Bellezza.
6-9pm (Ceremonial uncorking at 6pm)
The Celebration Continues ~ Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 2024
TWO FRETS UP Nelson, November 22
Live music at Township 23 Distillery. 4-7pm
RIVERTIME PRESENTS KATIE AND MAC Pepin, December 6
7:30 pm
Join us for a magical, musical evening with Katie & Mac.
Join us for a magical, musical evening with Katie & Mac.
NICK FOYTIK Nelson, December 6
Live music at Township 23 Distillery 5-7pm
STEVEN JOHN RINDT Nelson, December 13
Live music at Township 23 Distillery 4-7pm
RIVERTIME PRESENTS ALEXANDRA GREEN Pepin, December 14
We welcome Alexandra back to the RiverTime stage!!
RIVERTIME PRESENTS QUEENB AND CURTG Pepin, December 20
7:30pm
We are so excited to welcome these two back to the RiverTime stage!
We are so excited to welcome these two back to the RiverTime stage!
THANKFUL FOR THE SEASON - FOOD AND FUN, November 9 - 10
Grateful • Thankful
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin
Nov 9th & 10th: Be Thankful & Delicious: A tasty kick off to the Holiday Entertaining
Wine, Spirits , Cheese, Baked goods and more!
Explore the Wineries, distilleries, gourmet shops, bakeries and restaurants on the coast to find the best in holiday entertaining for your holiday fun.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
Stockholm Pie: Saturday Nov 9th: Wine, Spirits , Cheese, Baked goods and more! Sampling and entertaining ideas at the Marketplace at Stockholm Pie - featuring the best of Wisconsin! 11-4pm
Sunday Nov 10th.
Holiday Kick off Pie flight, enjoy a sampling of our newest additions to our holiday pie list
Tickets at www.stockholmpie.com
Hugga Bugga – Textiles for Entertaining featuring Joyce Garcia. Handmade table runners, hot mats, towels.
Nov 9th, Sandy's -Free apron with purchase of Comfy Clothes to Cook in!
11/09 The Ditchlilies 4-6PM at Township 23 Distillery.
Nov 9, RiverTime in Pepin, features live music with Scotty Devlin at 7:30pm
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Pepin’s Rusty Peddler offers a great collection of handmade items for your holiday kitchen. From hostess gifts and vintage decor, to aprons, kitchen towels, table runners and potholders. Support local! Free coffee, treats and drawings.
On Saturday Nov 9th Amy Backman will be demonstrating tips and tricks for Holiday floral centerpieces at The Palate. Three 30 minutes demonstrations between noon and 3 with informal questions and answers in between.
More detailed information coming soon at https://www.thepalate.net/
"Chef Antonio in the Kitchen"
Villa Bellezza's Chef Antonio will be spotlighting favorite Italian dishes to go with Villa Bellezza wines. Come for a Meet and Greet with the Chef, this weekend in Villa Bellezza's Il Forno restaurant. Specials from the heart! Soup and Pasta made from his mother's recipes. A great dining experience with Italian charm.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
"Release of the Panteras"
Experience the newest additions to Villa Bellezza's Wine Collection: Two Port-Style Wines. The perfect ending to your meal:
LaCrime della Pantera paired with Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
Sangue della Pantera paired with Flourless Chocolate Torte
Homemade Pasta & Sauces with Chef Antonio - Cooking Class at Villa Bellezza
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Pre-class Social Hour: 5pm
Cooking Class: 6pm
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin
Nov 9th & 10th: Be Thankful & Delicious: A tasty kick off to the Holiday Entertaining
Wine, Spirits , Cheese, Baked goods and more!
Explore the Wineries, distilleries, gourmet shops, bakeries and restaurants on the coast to find the best in holiday entertaining for your holiday fun.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
Stockholm Pie: Saturday Nov 9th: Wine, Spirits , Cheese, Baked goods and more! Sampling and entertaining ideas at the Marketplace at Stockholm Pie - featuring the best of Wisconsin! 11-4pm
Sunday Nov 10th.
Holiday Kick off Pie flight, enjoy a sampling of our newest additions to our holiday pie list
Tickets at www.stockholmpie.com
Hugga Bugga – Textiles for Entertaining featuring Joyce Garcia. Handmade table runners, hot mats, towels.
Nov 9th, Sandy's -Free apron with purchase of Comfy Clothes to Cook in!
11/09 The Ditchlilies 4-6PM at Township 23 Distillery.
Nov 9, RiverTime in Pepin, features live music with Scotty Devlin at 7:30pm
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Pepin’s Rusty Peddler offers a great collection of handmade items for your holiday kitchen. From hostess gifts and vintage decor, to aprons, kitchen towels, table runners and potholders. Support local! Free coffee, treats and drawings.
On Saturday Nov 9th Amy Backman will be demonstrating tips and tricks for Holiday floral centerpieces at The Palate. Three 30 minutes demonstrations between noon and 3 with informal questions and answers in between.
More detailed information coming soon at https://www.thepalate.net/
"Chef Antonio in the Kitchen"
Villa Bellezza's Chef Antonio will be spotlighting favorite Italian dishes to go with Villa Bellezza wines. Come for a Meet and Greet with the Chef, this weekend in Villa Bellezza's Il Forno restaurant. Specials from the heart! Soup and Pasta made from his mother's recipes. A great dining experience with Italian charm.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
"Release of the Panteras"
Experience the newest additions to Villa Bellezza's Wine Collection: Two Port-Style Wines. The perfect ending to your meal:
LaCrime della Pantera paired with Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
Sangue della Pantera paired with Flourless Chocolate Torte
Homemade Pasta & Sauces with Chef Antonio - Cooking Class at Villa Bellezza
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Pre-class Social Hour: 5pm
Cooking Class: 6pm
THANKFUL FOR THE SEASON -LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN, November 16th & 17th
Grateful • Thankful
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
November 16th and 17th: Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market Opening Weekend. Start the Season at the opening of the Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
November 16: Stop by Sandy's to warm up with hot cider!
November 16-17 - Hugga Bugga: Pamper your furpal at the 'Bug!
Find handmade treats, toys, and sweaters to help them live their best life!
Nov 16 - RiverTime in Pepin will feature live music by Becky and the 48ths at 7:30pm
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
November 16th and 17th: Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market Opening Weekend. Start the Season at the opening of the Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
November 16: Stop by Sandy's to warm up with hot cider!
November 16-17 - Hugga Bugga: Pamper your furpal at the 'Bug!
Find handmade treats, toys, and sweaters to help them live their best life!
Nov 16 - RiverTime in Pepin will feature live music by Becky and the 48ths at 7:30pm
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
THANKFUL FOR THE SEASON - SHARE YOUR THANKFULNESS, November 23 - 24
Grateful • Thankful
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Share your thankfulness by sharing your blessings with others. Donate in shops throughout the 5 Village area. Donations received will be used to help families in need. Funds administered by Pepin Area Schools and the Pepin Area Food Shelf.
Pepin - Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Sandy’s – November 23rd
Shop our GIVE BACK RACK! Today all $'s from shopping the Give Back Rack will go to the local food bank!!
November 23rd and 24th
Drop a donation for area schools at Hugga Bugga and receive a sweet treat!
Nov 23, RiverTime in Pepin will feature live music by The Gated Community at 7:30pm
Pepin Nouveau Celebration
Celebrating the first wine of this harvest! Saturday and Sunday at Villa Bellezza.
Sunday Nov 24th at Stockholm Pie.
Celebration of Pumpkin Pie!
a plethora or pumpkin perfection.
Tickets at www.stockholmpie.com
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Share your thankfulness by sharing your blessings with others. Donate in shops throughout the 5 Village area. Donations received will be used to help families in need. Funds administered by Pepin Area Schools and the Pepin Area Food Shelf.
Pepin - Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Sandy’s – November 23rd
Shop our GIVE BACK RACK! Today all $'s from shopping the Give Back Rack will go to the local food bank!!
November 23rd and 24th
Drop a donation for area schools at Hugga Bugga and receive a sweet treat!
Nov 23, RiverTime in Pepin will feature live music by The Gated Community at 7:30pm
Pepin Nouveau Celebration
Celebrating the first wine of this harvest! Saturday and Sunday at Villa Bellezza.
Sunday Nov 24th at Stockholm Pie.
Celebration of Pumpkin Pie!
a plethora or pumpkin perfection.
Tickets at www.stockholmpie.com
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL FOR YOU, November 30 - December 1
Grateful • Thankful
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Grateful for the Season, Christmas Kickoff with Small Business Saturday.
Support local businesses and find exceptional gifting on the Coast.
Pepin - Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Rush River Ice Sculptures opens (weather dependent)
Sandy’s – November 30th. This is no US without YOU! Receive a gift with any purchase
November 30 and December 1
At Hugga Bugga we appreciate YOU! Stop in for specials on handmade, goats milk spa products.
Friendsgiving! A Celebration of Friends
A potluck fundraiser benefiting Feral Friends of Lake Pepin and Pepin Food Pantry. Bring a dish and/or a donation and enjoy delicious foods plus live music. All are welcome! Saturday, November 30 from 6p to 10p at RiverTime in Pepin.
RiverTime will feature live music every weekend in November and December.
11/30 Brent & Sheena 3-6PM at Township 23 Distillery.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Grateful for the Season, Christmas Kickoff with Small Business Saturday.
Support local businesses and find exceptional gifting on the Coast.
Pepin - Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Rush River Ice Sculptures opens (weather dependent)
Sandy’s – November 30th. This is no US without YOU! Receive a gift with any purchase
November 30 and December 1
At Hugga Bugga we appreciate YOU! Stop in for specials on handmade, goats milk spa products.
Friendsgiving! A Celebration of Friends
A potluck fundraiser benefiting Feral Friends of Lake Pepin and Pepin Food Pantry. Bring a dish and/or a donation and enjoy delicious foods plus live music. All are welcome! Saturday, November 30 from 6p to 10p at RiverTime in Pepin.
RiverTime will feature live music every weekend in November and December.
11/30 Brent & Sheena 3-6PM at Township 23 Distillery.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
GRATEFUL FOR THE SEASON - CELEBRATION TIME, December 7 - 8
Grateful • Thankful
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Saturday Dec 7th - God Jul in Stockholm, A Scandinavian Holiday. Jul Tomte, St. Lucia, Horse Drawn Wagons. Holiday Food & Artisan Market, great God Jul traditions and shopping.
Saturday Dec 7th Country Christmas in Maiden Rock.
Dec 7th & 8th Pepin - Outdoor Christmas Market at Villa Bellezza.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
December 7th, Sandy's customer appreciation weekend.
Iris and Oak will have a free “make & take winter bouquet” station every Saturday in December. Choose from a variety of wintergreens and foraged finds to create a unique winter bouquet!
The Stockholm museum will hold an open house with cookies and cider during Stockholm’s Swedish Christmas on December 7.
Dec 7, RiverTime in Pepin will feature live music by the Mike Munson Trio at 7:30pm
Allaire House will serve eggnog.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Dec 7 - River Valley Raptors will have a booth in the parking lot of Stockholm Pie & General Store. Learn more about them at www.rivervalleyraptors.org
Pepin’s “Tis the Season to Sparkle” Light Tour with Map - 5 Villages
Rush River Ice Sculptures, Weather Permitting .
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Saturday Dec 7th - God Jul in Stockholm, A Scandinavian Holiday. Jul Tomte, St. Lucia, Horse Drawn Wagons. Holiday Food & Artisan Market, great God Jul traditions and shopping.
Saturday Dec 7th Country Christmas in Maiden Rock.
Dec 7th & 8th Pepin - Outdoor Christmas Market at Villa Bellezza.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
December 7th, Sandy's customer appreciation weekend.
Iris and Oak will have a free “make & take winter bouquet” station every Saturday in December. Choose from a variety of wintergreens and foraged finds to create a unique winter bouquet!
The Stockholm museum will hold an open house with cookies and cider during Stockholm’s Swedish Christmas on December 7.
Dec 7, RiverTime in Pepin will feature live music by the Mike Munson Trio at 7:30pm
Allaire House will serve eggnog.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Dec 7 - River Valley Raptors will have a booth in the parking lot of Stockholm Pie & General Store. Learn more about them at www.rivervalleyraptors.org
Pepin’s “Tis the Season to Sparkle” Light Tour with Map - 5 Villages
Rush River Ice Sculptures, Weather Permitting .
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
GRATEFUL FOR THE SEASON - FAMILY TIME, December 14 - 15
Grateful • Thankful
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Saturday Dec 16th God Jul in Stockholm: A Handmade Holiday. Celebrate with family and create memories together in Stockholm
Stockholm Artisan Food and Makers Markets
Hugga Bugga – Make a paper crafted gift tag for a special someone. Free.
Dec 14th and 15th Pepin - Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Sandy's - December 14th. Hands on Gift making! Build a felted tree or a forest!
Iris and Oak will have a free “make & take winter bouquet” station every Saturday in December. Choose from a variety of wintergreens and foraged finds to create a unique winter bouquet!
RiverTime will feature live music every weekend in November and December.
Allaire House will serve eggnog.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Rush River Ice Sculptures, Weather Permitting
Pepin’s Tis the Season to Sparkle Light Tour, ongoing.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Saturday Dec 16th God Jul in Stockholm: A Handmade Holiday. Celebrate with family and create memories together in Stockholm
Stockholm Artisan Food and Makers Markets
Hugga Bugga – Make a paper crafted gift tag for a special someone. Free.
Dec 14th and 15th Pepin - Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Sandy's - December 14th. Hands on Gift making! Build a felted tree or a forest!
Iris and Oak will have a free “make & take winter bouquet” station every Saturday in December. Choose from a variety of wintergreens and foraged finds to create a unique winter bouquet!
RiverTime will feature live music every weekend in November and December.
Allaire House will serve eggnog.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Rush River Ice Sculptures, Weather Permitting
Pepin’s Tis the Season to Sparkle Light Tour, ongoing.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
GRATEFUL FOR THE SEASON - SEASON FINALE!, December 21 - 22
Grateful • Thankful
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Saturday Dec 21st God Jul in Stockholm: Fires of Stockholm. A Nordic celebration.
Stockholm Food and Makers Market
Last weekend of the Pepin Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Sandy's - December 21st. 1-4 Meet and Greet. Firework Artist Alex Mooney Jones. Her work will be available for purchase just in time for the gift-giving season!
Iris and Oak will have a free “make & take winter bouquet” station every Saturday in December. Choose from a variety of wintergreens and foraged finds to create a unique winter bouquet!
RiverTime will feature live music every weekend in November and December.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Rush River Ice Sculptures, Weather Permitting
Pepin’s Tis the Season to Sparkle Light Tour, ongoing.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
An Eight Week-long Celebration of The Joy of the Holidays along the West Coast of Wisconsin.
Saturday Dec 21st God Jul in Stockholm: Fires of Stockholm. A Nordic celebration.
Stockholm Food and Makers Market
Last weekend of the Pepin Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Sandy's - December 21st. 1-4 Meet and Greet. Firework Artist Alex Mooney Jones. Her work will be available for purchase just in time for the gift-giving season!
Iris and Oak will have a free “make & take winter bouquet” station every Saturday in December. Choose from a variety of wintergreens and foraged finds to create a unique winter bouquet!
RiverTime will feature live music every weekend in November and December.
Demonstrating different printmaking and painting techniques every Saturday between 11am-4pm Nov 2 through Dec 22 at Art Orchard Gallery.
Every weekend a different cooking class with the chef at Villa Bellezza! Space is limited, visit their website to sign up: villabellezza.com/the-chef-and-the-school
Rush River Ice Sculptures, Weather Permitting
Pepin’s Tis the Season to Sparkle Light Tour, ongoing.
Events in shops and restaurants in all 5 Villages.
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