New Ulm is the OG when it comes to Shopping Openers! Lots of towns have been getting in on the action in recent years, but we've been hosting our shopping opener since before boutique shopping was cool.

While some are deer hunting, shoppers are hunting in New Ulm for the best finds! Check out our annual Shopping Opener in New Ulm, November 8-10, 2024.

Shoppers make it a tradition to kick off the shopping season here in New Ulm. Eat, stay, shop, and play! The New Ulm Specialty Shops have joined together for open houses, tasty treats, events, and more.

Check out the New Ulm Women's Expo and Craft Fair – over 100 vendor booths, crafts, wellness, home businesses, and more. This event is sponsored by the Early Childhood Family Education Program and grows every year. 

The GnomeMade Market will host open houses throughout the city on the weekend of the Shopping Opener.

Don’t miss all of the creative energy that this town has to offer! Grab your gear, polish up your charge card, and plan a visit to New Ulm for Shopping Opener.

Some of our shops are offering their own 'hunts' and activities for shoppers! Be sure to visit these!

• A to Zinnia Floral and Gifts - Scavenger Hunt
• American Legion - Free gift basket
• B&L Bar
• Becky Bakes, open 7am-1pm
• Concordia Lanes/Kegel Klub - $10 app and drink, buy $20 in gift certificate, get Free Bowling game coupon
• Gallery 512 Boutique
• Grand Center for Arts & Culture
• Gypsy Girl Consignment Boutique - 'Shoot The Bucks' game
• Inspired - Candy Cane Hunt - hunt for hidden candy canes to turn in for $5 off purchase + extra entry into raffle
• Lykke Books - Hunter's Pack Raffle & Discount wheel
• Morgan Creek Vineyards - BOGO Specialty Cocktails
• Rustic - Free gift
• State Street Theater Co - Word Search
• Sweet Haven Tonics - Prize wheel for gifts, discounts, and drinks!
• The Backerei and Coffee Shop - hunt for deals and mystery grab bag
• Maurices - Scavenger Hunt for Deals

Annual Holiday Shopping Opener
Location: Downtown and all around town.
Date/Times: Follows Deer Opener - November 8-10, 2024
Contact: 507-233-4300, chamber@newulm.com