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Franconia Sculpture Park

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Franconia operates a 50-acre outdoor museum, artist residency program, and more than 50 public and educational programs each year.

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Hayrides are BACK for Franconia’s Fall Family Days! Every weekend through Halloween from 12:00–4:00 p.m., take a ride around the park! Hop on for $5/person.

Plus, there’s a TON else to do at the park in October. See you on the bales! by @franconiamn

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17 days ago

Calling all vendors for Frost Fest! ❄️

Franconia's Annual Frost Fest & Holiday Party will take place inside Franconia's Education Center from 12-4PM on Saturday, December 5th.

Vendors who complete the application, have a unique offering, and align with Franconia's mission & values will be accepted. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply with an emphasis on handcrafted items. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Nov 1. No vendor fees! Link in bio to apply!

Send application questions to sarah@franconia.org

Application must be complete to be considered, and must include at least one example of products (website, social media, or photos) for review.

#franconiascultpurepark #vendorcall #wintermarket taken in Franconia Sculpture Park by @franconiamn

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✨✴️ Thetawave is on Saturday, October 17, 7:30–9:00pm 🌅✨

Relax and retune in this free sound-healing experience, offered monthly in Franconia’s Driscoll Education Center. As the sun sets, you’re welcome to recline, stretch, practice yoga, and listen to ambient improvised music with sound bowls, theremin, percussion, lap steel guitar, and contrabassoon.

All are welcome! by @franconiamn

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A truly unforgettable evening on Ókhižu Wakpá – the St Croix River! Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for this special event, and an extra special thank you to Marlena Myles (@mylesdesigns), Dawí Westerman, and Sydney Ockenga (@frankdrawings) for sharing their knowledge, stories, and history with us throughout the evening.

Missed out on last week's river tour? Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 18th for the opening of Indigenous Reverence: a new augmented reality experience from Marlena Myles. Visitors can experience all three augmented reality installations, explore the accompanying field workbook, and participate in an afternoon of art, movement, plant knowledge, and cultural programming. PLUS @giiwedinindizhinikaaz will lead a Wild Rice Winnowing & Dance Party, inviting participants to step into the process of wild rice winnowing through dance and movement.

Learn more about Indigenous Reverence through the link in our bio. by @franconiamn

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🧺 Will-ow you take a walk with us?

Basketmaker and willow enthusiast Bozena Scheidel will lead a guided walk to visit willow stands around the park. We'll discuss some of the ways willows tend to the land they grow on, and how we can be careful stewards to these plants and the land. We'll weave willow tension trays together with some cultivated basket willows and some locally harvested willows.

Materials are provided. Please wear shoes you're comfortable walking in and bring your favorite garden clippers if you have them!

Willow Walk and Tension Trays Workshop
Saturday, October 17 from 1:00–4:00 PM
Register at link in bio. Cost: $40; sliding scale available by @franconiamn

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5 days ago

Come see The Crucible by @northernstarz_performingarts ! Final shows this FRI & SAT 7-10PM. by @franconiamn

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8 days ago

🌾🚜🍂 Hayrides are BACK!

When the summer heat dissipates and it’s time to get cozy, peep some leaves, and take the Gilmore Girls-inspired drive up the river, Franconia’s here for you. We have scenery; we have fall colors; we have the hayrides!!

Family Fun Days are EVERY WEEKEND in October with $5 hayrides from 12:00-4:00, plus extra events here and there! Read more at the link in bio. by @franconiamn

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11 days ago

🔔 Last Call for a unique experience on Ókhižu Wakpá – the St. Croix River! 🔔

Join Marlena Myles (@mylesdesigns) , Dawí Westerman, and Sydney Ockenga (@frankdrawings) on Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 PM for a 2-hour guided cruise down Ókhižu Wakpá – the St Croix River. Enjoy an evening on the Taylors Falls Queen and experience the river through Dakota storytelling, language, and history.

Registration is $45/person, and includes frybread tacos from Pow Wow Grounds; a cash bar will be available on the boat. Load-in begins from Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours at 5:45PM.

Register at the link in bio. by @franconiamn

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12 days ago

Join us for Indigenous Reverence with Marlena Myles @mylesdesigns on Sunday October 18, 2026 from 12-4PM.

This transformative learning experience features artist-in-residence Marlena Myles as she debuts her multi-year site-based project at Franconia. This event will center Indigenous knowledge from a next-generation cultural leader rising to prominence in Minnesota and beyond.

In addition, join artist-in-leadership @giiwedinindizhinikaaz for a wild rice winnowing dance lesson from 1-4PM. Giiwedin will teach the tradition of wild rice winnowing by dance with live DJs and a cauldron-roasting. by @franconiamn

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13 days ago

Thirty, flirty, and thriving! If you missed the news, Franconia turned 30 last weekend and we hosted a big birthday bash a few hundred of our closest friends! Thanks to everyone who came out and partied with us!

Pictures from @tomafomka and @brentsnyderphotos taken in Franconia Sculpture Park by @franconiamn

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15 days ago

Join @theprairieenthusiasts on Saturday, October 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Franconia Sculpture Park for a hands-on native flower and native grass seed collection event. Participants will gather high-quality seeds to help restore and preserve vital local prairie habitats while enjoying the beautiful outdoor art landscape. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support regional conservation efforts and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts in our community! Open to all ages.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Drop in attendees are welcome!

Rain Date: Sunday, October 11

Image Credit: Jerry Newman by @franconiamn

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16 days ago

Say it ain’t so!! It’s our last Art and Farmers Market of the season on Sunday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. It’s the kick-off to Fall Family Days, so catch a hayride from noon til 4:00 p.m.! PLUS check out the Crows Clothing Swap inside the Education Center (maybe find that perfect fall sweater?!) 🧥and music from the @the_swongos and @prairiefirechoir🎶outside on the lawn!

October vendors include:
@rusthillranch
Slattengren Farm
@hunterfamilyfarmmn
Patty's Swedish Almond Cakes
2JCK Organic Produce
@kissmycabbage
@sunrisebeeco
@e2_elizabethx2
Apothecary's Daughter
Rise & Render
Chamomile Kitchen & Wellness
Relic & Light
@mystixmagixcreations
@davidhaaspottery
@everfloralshop
@erkessdesigns
@northernradish
Krähe's Zine Distro
The Wild Thimble
@unrulyacresllc
Mexillama Kitchen by @franconiamn

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