Crazy Days
Join us for Crazy Days in New Ulm! Shopping has been slow the past few months, and our retailers are sitting on a lot of stock that they need to MOVE OUT to make room for new shipments! Get in on the deals and, more importantly, support our local retailers who need your help this year more than ever! That's why our theme this year is SHOP LOCAL LIKE CRAZY!
Crazy Days will be held July 22-26. Note that these dates are expanded (Wed-Sun), than our usual weekend event. The reason: spread out the dates of the event in order to spread out the shoppers and avoid crowds so we can all practice safe social distancing. Wednesday and Thursday are for higher-risk shoppers. Friday and Saturday will have more organized activities and events.
We're excited to announce a new event this year: Marktstrasse Artisan Fair! This portion of Crazy Days is being organized by Maker Fair Minnesota, and we're beyond thrilled with this new collaboration! Maker Fair has a higher standard when choosing who they allow to be vendors at their events. They make sure there is a variety of products available from sellers (no overabundance of one category) and every vendor ONLY sells handcrafted items - no third-party goods! Marktstrasse will take place downtown on Saturday, July 25th from 10am-3pm. Marktstrasse (Market Street) is so named after a Crazy Days staple from years ago. Vendors will be given extra space and the booths will be positioned safe distances apart; hand sanitizing stations will be located throughout the downtown; every booth will have its own hand-sanitizer and vendors will be wearing masks. Masks are encouraged for shoppers as well! Contact Maker Fair Minnesota for a vendor registration form: 507-340-1721, 507-340-1720, or makerfairmn@gmail.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Deals start! Those more at-risk are encouraged to shop Wednesday and Thursday.
Free Eiskaffe samples at MN EIS Ice Cream and Sweets Shoppe (while supplies last)
4pm-6pm - Water Day of Play at North Park
THURSDAY, JULY 23
Deals continue! Those more at-risk are encouraged to shop Wednesday and Thursday
Free Eiskaffe samples at MN EIS Ice Cream and Sweets Shoppe (while supplies last)
10am - 5pm - The Lemon Food Truck at A to Zinnia
2:30pm – 5:30pm – KNUJ Farmers Market at Cash Wise
7pm – Bingo at The Legion (beef commercials from 5pm - 7pm)
FRIDAY, JULY 24
Sidewalk sales & markdowns all around town!
10am - 5pm - The Lemon Food Truck at A to Zinnia
11am – United Prairie Donut Eating Contest
11am - 2pm - Balloon artist atMN EIS Ice Cream and Sweets Shoppe
6pm – 9pm – Live music at The Grand (on MN Street) – Joyann Parker Blues Duo (Sponsored by Global Life Family Heritage Division)
9pm/dusk – Free Movie ‘Rookie of the Year’
- Sponsored by Citizens Bank MN & A to Zinnia Floral & Gifts
- Food available from Lola’s Food Truck, Sozial Food Truck, Optimist Cheese Curds, and Jersey’s Sweet Spot Ice Cream Truck, and Junior Achievement (popcorn, cotton candy, bottled water).
- Free reusable New Ulm cup with Fill Your Cup with Candy for $5 deal at MN EIS Ice Cream and Sweets Shoppe
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Sidewalk sales & markdowns all around town!
9am – Ping Pong Ball Promotion starts – various locations throughout town (see flyer)
9am - noon – KNUJ Farmers Market at Cash Wise Parking Lot
10am - 3pm – Marktstrasse Handcrafted Artisan Fair – 30+ vendor booths downtown on MN Street
10am - 12pm - New Ulm Fire Department - 150th Anniversary Items for sale (booth downtown)
10am - 12pm - Backpack Giveaway! at Select Verizon (1702 Westridge Rd #28)
10am - 2pm - Parking Lot Party at The WELLness Collective
10am - 2pm - The Lemon Food Truck at A to Zinnia
11am - 5pm - Optimist Cheese Curds downtown
11am - 1pm - Balloon artist at MN EIS Ice Cream and Sweets Shoppe (plus spin the Deals Wheel)
4pm - 8pm – Music on the Steps at State Street Theater – live music and food trucks
4:30pm - 7:30pm - Broasted Pork Chop Dinner (dine in or carry out) at The Legion
6pm – Live music by Crista Bohlmann at The Starkeller
SUNDAY, JULY 26
More shopping! Final markdowns!
11am - 5pm - Schell's Biergarten - live music from Old Guy and The Kid from 1pm - 4:30pm
12pm – B&L Mixer Golf Classic at New Ulm Country Club
More info on these events can be found at newulm.com. #shopnewulm #newulmstrong
For questions about Crazy Days, contact the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-233-4300 or chamber@newulm.com.
For questions about Marktstrasse, contact Maker Fair Minnesota at 507-340-1721, 507-340-1720, or makerfairmn@gmail.com.
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020 Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Location
Throughout New Ulm!
Contact Information
507-233-4300
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