Happy May! It really feels like spring is here, and with the spring season brings a busier Wabasha-Kellogg! May kicks off with the Spring Seasonal Boutiques, open May 3rd to the 27th. 

Make a plan to stop and visit Grandpa's Barn, the Anderson House Boutique, Barton's Brickhouse Boutique, and 5th Grant Boutique. The boutiques are the perfect place to pick up decorations for your home or a gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or just because! The 100 Mile Garage Sale also kicks off May 3rd - what a great weekend to get some serious shopping in!  

On May 10th, the next Chamber After Hours is happening at Wabasha Dentistry starting at 5:30pm. The Chamber Chew is an opportunity for us to come together to connect, network, and engage in the life of our Chamber and members. All are welcome to attend! 

Make sure to visit our website for all the latest news and give our office a call at (651) 565-4158 if you have any questions or if there is anything we can help you with. Have a fantastic month! 

Best regards, 
Chrissy Dawson 
Executive Director 
Wabasha-Kellogg Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB
The Chamber Welcomes a New Employee
 
April was an exciting month as the Chamber welcomed a new employee! Karen Theismann will be taking over the position of Office Manager and is excited to meet our members and embrace all the Chamber has in store for her! Stop by the Chamber Office to give Karen a warm welcome!

SeptOberfest Committee
Searching for Members
 
Are you looking for ways to get more involved in our community? Join the SeptOberfest Planning Committee! This group meets weekly to plan the 11th Annual SeptOberfest and is looking for new members with fresh insight and ideas on how to help the festival continue to grow and improve. Interested? Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (651) 565-4158 or [email protected]. 

Chamber Chat Live!
 
Are you curious about what's happening around Wabasha and your Chamber? Do you have an exciting event or special happening at your business you want to tell the world about? Your Chamber Director is on air live every Friday at 9:40 to share the exciting things happening at your Chamber of Commerce and around Wabasha, and she loves having guests join her to talk about their events. If you have something you would like to share and talk about on the radio, give the Chamber Office a call at (651) 565-4158 to set-up a date. The Chamber Chat Live happens every Friday morning at 9:40 on WBHA 99.7fm and 1190am. Tune in weekly to get the latest news!  

Chamber Bucks
 
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for a friend, family member, or coworker? Chamber Bucks are a great gift to give while also supporting our local merchants by shopping local! They work just like a gift certificate, but lets the receiver decide where to spend the money. Chamber Bucks can be used at any local business that is a member of the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce or taken to First State Bank to be cashed. Stop by the Chamber Office for more information or to purchase Chamber Bucks. 

SHOPPING IS PLENTIFUL IN WABASHA!
It's time to plan now for your visit in Wabasha for the Seasonal Boutiques Spring show! Find unique treasures for your gathering spaces with handcrafted items for your home, garden and gift-giving. 
Be sure to visit Wabasha's newest boutique! Barton's Brickhouse Boutique opens on May 1st. Seasonal shopping at its best is found in Wabasha!
Fifteen historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around!  

The 100 Mile Garage Sale extends from Red Wing south to Winona on the Minnesota side of the River and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side of the River. The best part - WABASHA is right in the middle of it all! 
LODGING IN WABASHA
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DINING IN WABASHA
Come to J&J BBQ in Nelson on May 13th for a Mother's Day Buffet!
Serving Ribs, Shrimp, Salmon, Ham and Chicken along with Potatoes, Veggies, Fresh Fruit and other Salads and Dessert
$24.00 / person
Non-alcoholic beverage included
Serving 11am to 3pm.
UPCOMING FISHING TOURNAMENTS
Over the last 20 years, the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic has united anglers from across the Midwest to support the kids of St. Jude. 
THINGS TO DO IN MAY
VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   CONTACT THE CHAMBER   NEWS
Be sure to check out the Events Calendar frequently. Events and News are posted daily. It's a great online source to find out what's coming up in the Wabasha-Kellogg area!

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