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"Jordan, 30 miles and a world away from Minneapolis. Such a sublime bit of Americana, the only thing missing is Garrison Keillor doing the play-by-play."

- Jim Caple, Senior Writer ESPN.com, March 2006

 

"The Minnesota River town of Jordan is a hidden treasure on par with Stillwater,

although it feels more like a hometown." 

- Melissa Gilman, Associate Editor "Let's Go!", April 2005

 

EXPLORE JORDAN

The NEW Historic Jordan Minnesota community website. 

 

WINERY

CROFUT FAMILY WINERY & VINEYARD

21646 Langford Avenue, 952-492-3227

 

Crofut Family Winery & Vineyard is a 63-acre farm and vineyard. Here in some of the richest soils of the world, historic and modern comforts combine to produce a respected winery destination. There are 6.5 acres of commercial vines planted in 2003-2004, including University of Minnesota varieties: Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, and LaCrescent.

 

Free Wine Tastings!

HOURS

 SEASONAL

Reopening April 18

 

Thursday-Friday

(Memorial-Labor Day)

11:00 - 7:00

 

Saturday

11:00 - 6:00

Sunday

12:00 - 5:00

 

Calendar of Events

 

ANTIQUES

LB Antiques

218 Water Street, 952-492-3071

 

Specializing in unique and unusual antiques. Antiques bought & sold.

Located in the Jordan Historic District, a Property on the National Register of Historic Places.

HOURS

 

Tuesday - Saturday

11:00 - 5:00

Sunday

12:00 - 5:00

Storekeepers Antiques

200 First Street East, 952-492-6009

 

Antiques, Primitives, Collectibles. 

Garden decor and sculpture in outdoor gallery.

HOURS

 

Thursday - Saturday

11:00 - 5:00

Sunday

12:00 - 5:00

 

Closed Jan & Feb

Water Street Antiques

204 Water Street, 952-492-6918

 

Multi-dealer shop fills three adjacent storefronts.

Located in the Jordan Historic District, a Property on the National Register of Historic Places.

HOURS

 

Monday - Saturday

10:00 - 5:00

Sunday

12:00 - 5:00

 

Closed Tue (Nov-Mar)

 

 

GALLERIES & GIFTS

225 WATER STREET - A creative arts & Holding Company

225 Water Street, 952-492-6492

Specializing in all things creative - mosaic tile, mosaic tile art, mosaic tile supplies, digital photography, photo collage, whimsical gifts and the art of all found objects.

Mosaic Tile classes, events and parties.

Mosaic Tile Class Schedule

HOURS

 

Tuesday - Friday

12:00 - 7:00

Saturday

10:00 - 5:00

Sunday

12:00 - 4:00

Iris Valley GENERAL STORE

415 Broadway Street South, 952-492-3360

 

Unique gifts, jewelry, home decor, Beanpod candles, seasonal and inspirational.  Largest selection of Webkinz & accessories in the area.

Located in the historic Jordan Brewery, a Property on the National Register of Historic Places.

HOURS

 

Tuesday - Wednesday

10:00 - 6:00

Thursday

10:00 - 8:00

Friday - Saturday

10:00 - 5:00

Sunday

12:00 - 5:00

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The main artERY

232 Broadway Street South, 952-378-5868

 

Custom picture framing & art gallery.

 

HOURS

 

Tuesday - Friday

10:00 - 5:00

Saturday

10:00 - 4:00

 

Maureen Carlson's Center for Creative Arts

102 Water Street, 952-492-3260

 

Art classes and open studio with Maureen and visiting artists.  Gallery gifts featuring one-of-a-kind art dolls and collectible figurines by Maureen, and polymer clay supplies.

 

Visiting Artists' and Maureen's class schedule

OPEN STUDIO

 

Friday

10:00 - 9:00

 

Also for scheduled classes and retreats

and by Whim,
by Fancy and
by Appointment

Pekarna'S Meat Market

119 Water Street, 952-492-6101

 

A family tradition for over a century, meals start with a trip to Pekarna's Meat Market.  Famous for home made sausages, fresh meats, incredible baby back ribs.

HOURS

 

Tuesday - Thursday

8:00 - 6:00

Friday

8:00 - 8:00

Saturday

8:00 - 2:00

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SONRISE BOOKS & MUSIC

214 Broadway Street South, 952-492-5008

 

Music accessories & lessons: Piano, Guitar

Books, homeschool books and curriculum.

HOURS

 

Monday - Wednesday

1:00 - 8:00

Friday

10:00 - 5:00

Saturday

9:30 - 1:00

The Vinery

214 Water Street, 952-492-5222

 

Fresh Floral, Cards & Gifts, Custom Silk Arrangements.

Lots of gift ideas and a full line of seasonal and holiday gifts.

Birthday, wedding, anniversary...Call for a consultation.

HOURS

 

Monday - Friday

9:00 - 6:30

Saturday

9:00 - 3:30

 

LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS

Ambrose Freedman Log Cabin

Varner Street

 

Memorial to Scott County's Pioneer Settlers.  Moved to it's present location on land donated by Clement Nachbar in memory of his pioneering parents, Mathias Nachbar and Wilhelmina Mertens Nachbar, who settled near Jordan in 1855. Restored in 1931, dedicated in 1937.

Located in the Jordan Historic District, a Property on the National Register of Historic Places.

OPEN

 

Memorial Day

Festival Weekends

Scott County Library, Jordan Branch

230 Broadway Street South, 952-492-2500

 

Local historic display and books.

Full service library with books, magazines, movies. 

Special events throughout the year, including book sales, visiting authors and guilt show.

HOURS

 

Monday &  Wednesday

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday &  Thursday

10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday (Sep-May)

10:00 - 2:00

 

Samuel B. strait House

In Minnesota Valley State Park, 19825 Park Boulevard

 

Samuel Strait built this residence in 1857 as the first step in developing the ill-fated town of St. Lawrence around it. The three rooms on the first floor contain exhibits telling the story of the Minnesota River Valley settlement boom. Restored in 2000.

State Park vehicle permit required.

HOURS

 

Saturday & Sunday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

ORCHARDS

Jim's Apple Farm

17365 Johnson Memorial Drive (Hwy 169), 952-492-6380

 

Pre-picked apples, squash, pastries, apple firewood for smoking, and 200 kinds of candy.

HOURS

 SEASONAL

 

Monday - Thursday

9:00 - 7:00

Friday - Sunday

9:00 - 8:00

Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard

8251 Old Highway 169 at Apple Lover's Lane, 952-492-7753

 

Pre-picked and U-pick apples, hiking trails, live music, petting farm, pony rides and wagon rides.  Seasonal attractions include fall Corn Maze and "Holiday in Lights" tours in November and December.

Open year round.

HOURS

 

Daily

9:00 - 7:00

Wagner Bros. Orchard

Hwy 169 (Johnson Memorial Drive)

 

Pre-picked apples, squash, pumpkins and cider.

HOURS

SEASONAL

 

Aug - Nov

Daily

9:00 - 8:00

 

PARKS

Jackie Holzer Memorial Park

900 Syndicate Street

 

Pavilion, picnic grounds, softball diamonds, restrooms

HOURS

 

Daily

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Jordan Baseball Park "The Mini-Met"

401 Rice Street South

 

Hometown baseball at "The Mini-Met" was ranked #5 of Travel Ten Ultimate Baseball Experiences, by Jim Caple, senior writer and columnist for ESPN.com. Home field to the 1986, 1994, 2004 Class "B" State Champion Jordan Brewers, the Central Region Champion Jordan American Legion Post No. 3 baseball squad, the Jordan Alers, the Jordan Millers, and Jordan High School amateur baseball.

Click For Brewer's Schedule

Minnesota Valley State Park

19825 Park Boulevard

 

This state recreation area preserves part of the beautiful Minnesota River Valley.  Trail center and trail access to 35 miles of horseback, mountain biking and hiking trails. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.  Wildlife observation and bird watching are popular activities year-round.

HOURS

 

Daily

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Lagoon Park

300 Park Drive

 

Featuring Mill Pond, Sand Creek and Sand Creek Falls. 

Playground, gazebo, picnic shelters and grills, fishing, volleyball, horse shoe pits, restrooms. 

Ice skating shelter and rink on Mill Pond in winter.

Call Community Ed at 952-492-6211 to reserve a picnic shelter.

HOURS

 

Daily

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

 

Lions Park

275 Creek Lane North

 

Fishing in Sand Creek, horse shoe pits, picnic shelter and grill.

Call Community Ed at 952-492-6211 to reserve a shelter.

HOURS

 

Daily

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Pekarna Park

140 Water Street

 

Pekarna Park offers a relaxing gazebo and public gardens.

Across the street from the famous Pekarna Meat Market.

HOURS

 

Daily

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

 

RECREATION

Balloon ASCENSIONS UNLIMITED

18129 East Sioux Vista Drive, 952-492-5331

 

For 30 years, Ed Chapman has helped people mark birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and even airborne engagements and weddings, in his hot air balloon "Stormy Weather."

CALL FOR

RESERVATION

Action Packed PaintbalL Games

8200 Highway 66 (Old Highway 169), 952-492-6776

 

Minnesota's finest paintball facility. Seven playing fields - 4 woods ball, 2 speed ball, and civil war. Full service pro shop on-site with factory trained airsmith. CO2 and Compressed Air Tank Refills. Picnic and grilling area.

HOURS

SEASONAL

 

OPEN PLAY

Sundays

12:00 - 5:00

 

PRIVATE GAMES

Daily

8:00 am - Sunset

 

Cedar Ridge Arabians Inc.

20335 Sawmill Road, 952-492-6590

 

The Cedar Ridge Arabians Riding Club, directed by Dr. Kenneth Price, offers riding lessons for single lessons or packages of 5 or 10. Lessons in English, Hunt or Western.

CALL FOR

RESERVATION

OK Corral Wagon/Sled Rides

At OK Corral Restaurant, 20201 Johnson Memorial Drive (US Hwy 169) 952-492-6700

 

Wooden wagons hold 16-25 adults on comfortable built-in bench seats.  Sleds run after the trail has enough packed snow and seat 16-18 adults on bales of hay. By reservation only, rides are private for your group.

CALL FOR

RESERVATION

RIVER VALLEY RANCH

16480 County Road 45, between Jordan & Carver, 952-361-3361

 

Horseback guided trail rides, miles of trails leading to and along the Minnesota River. Reservation recommended. $20 per hour per person.

Hayrides and sleigh rides also available by reservation.

MAY - OCTOBER

Daily

9:00 - 7:00

 

REST OF SEASON

Weekends

10:00 - Dusk

Ridges at Sand Creek 

21775 Ridges Drive, 952-492-2644

 

Rated #1 by Twin Cities Golf Guide and Nominated for Best New Course by Golf Digest in 2001.  18-hole championship golf course, 72 par, 6,936 yards.  Golf course architect Joel Goldstrand has blended beauty and golf into 170 acres of total serenity, with 11 holes carved through the woods below a ridge, and 7 holes laid out links style on the upper property.  40-station driving range with blue grass tees and target greens.

Clubhouse features the Ridges Grill with a full bar, and golf shop.

Book A Tee Time Online

HOURS

 

Monday - Friday

6:30 - Dusk

Saturday - Sunday

6:00 - Dusk

Apple Lodge Fireside Restaurant

At Minnesota Harvest, 8251 Old Highway 169 at Apple Lover's Lane, 952-492-7753

 

Short-order menu including wild rice soup, chili, brats, burgers, chicken strips, sloppy joes, pastries and cider floats.

HOURS

SEASONAL

AWAKENINGS COFFEE SHOP & CAFE

106 First Street East, 952-492-6430

 

Gourmet Coffees - Specialty Beverages.

Menu features soups & salads, pizza, sandwiches & wraps.

Dine in or take out.

 

HOURS

Monday & Friday

6:30 am - 2:00 pm

Tuesday - Thursday

6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday

7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Brewers of JordaN Bar & GRILL

350 El Dorado Drive, 952-492-5022

 

Cocktails, games, great music, tasty food and service with a smile! 

Monday thru Saturday - 8 Hours of Happy! 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday - Free Poker Tournament, 7:00 pm sign up, 7:30 pm start up

Friday & Saturday - Entertainment by J.T.S. starting at 9:30 pm

Sunday - Happy Hour 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Shuttle service and late night bookings available, inquire of innkeeper

HOURS

 

Monday - Thursday

10:00 am - 1:00 am

Friday - Saturday

10:00 am - 2:00 am

Sunday

12:00 pm - 12:00 am

CARASIM COFFEE SHOP

231 Broadway Street South, 952-492-5553

 

Coffee, Tea & Espresso. Fresh fruit smoothies, Homemade pastries, Healthy foods.

Antiques & Gifts. Event & Meeting rooms.

Also home to The Hub of Jordan, Bargains on Broadway (a non-profit shop branch of Heaven's Harvest Ministries) and Mobile Food Shelf of Minnesota.

Located in the Jordan Historic District, a Property on the National Register of Historic Places.

HOURS

 

Friday

10:00 - 5:00

Saturday & Sunday

8:00 - 5:00

Clancy's Bar & Pizza Parlor

220 Triangle Lane, 952-492-2199

 

Homemade pizzas, awesome burgers, delicious chicken, on/off sale & Sunday liquor.

Daily Lunch specials.

HOURS

 

Monday - Thursday

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Friday - Saturday

11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Sunday

12:00 - 9:00 pm

 

Empire Wok

301 Broadway Street South, 952-492-5556

 

Chinese food, full menu and chef's specialties, lunch and dinner buffets, eat in & take out.

Located in the Jordan Historic District, a Property on the National Register of Historic Places.

HOURS

 

Sunday - Thursday

10:30 - 10:00

Friday - Saturday

10:30 - 10:30

Jack's Bar & Grill

205 Broadway Street South, 952-492-6691

 

Burgers, pizza, chicken strips

Billiards, Live Music & Karaoke

Harley's and Harley memorabilia on display

HOURS

 

Daily

11:00 am - 1:00 am

Jordan Feed Mill Restaurant

200 Water Street, 952-492-3646

 

Enjoy traditional American Home Cooking while overlooking beautiful Sand Creek.

Sunday Breakfast Brunch 9 am - 1 pm

HOURS

 

Sunday - Thursday

6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friday - Saturday

6:00 am - 8:00 pm

 

Closed Mondays

OK Corral Restaurant & Saloon

20201 Johnson Memorial Drive (US Hwy 169), 952-492-6700

 

Old west style smokehouse specialties, steaks, ribs, chicken, chops, burgers, and fish.

Monday - Friday 2 for 1 Drinks 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Tuesday Night Menu Sampler Buffet ($8.99/$4.49) 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Thursday Night Italian Buffet ($8.99/$4.49) 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Sunday Brunch 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

HOURS

 

Tuesday - Thursday

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday - Saturday

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sunday

10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Ridges Grill

At Ridges Golf Course, 21775 Ridges Drive, 952-492-2644

 

Beautiful views of the golf course from inside the dining room, and during the summer months, the spacious deck allows you to enjoy your meal or cocktail outdoors.

Sunday breakfast buffet 8:00 - 1:30

HOURS

 

GOLF SEASON

Lunch & Dinner

Daily

 

WINTER SEASON

Lunch

Daily

Dinner

Thursday - Saturday

Suzette Restaurant

20251 Johnson Memorial Drive (US Hwy 169), 952-492-2422

 

Classic European cuisine, French & Italian fine dining.

See the 2005 review in Let's Go! Southwest

WINTER HOURS

Tuesday - Sunday

4:00 - 9:00

 

REST OF YEAR

Tuesday - Thursday

11- 2 & 4 - 9

Friday

11 - 2 & 4 - 10

Saturday

4:00 - 10:00

Sunday

4:00 - 9:00

 

APRIL

 

Jordan Community Theater

"This Is Not What I Ordered"

April 3, 2009 at 7:30 pm

April 4, 2009 at 7:30 pm

April 5, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Jordan High School Auditorium

One of the oldest all-volunteer non-profit community theater groups in Minnesota presents it's latest production.

 

Celebrate Jordan

April 5, 2009

Annual showcase of local businesses and organizations at Jordan High School, including giveaways, prizes, silent auction

 

MIBR 2009

April 26, 2009

Minnesota Ironman (R) Bicycle Ride 100-mile and 65-mile routes head west from Lakeville through Jordan and beyond. The Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the rest stop at Jordan High School. 

 

MAY

 

Motokazie SX Supercross Racing

May 1, 15, & 29, 2009

Jordan County Fairgrounds, Outdoor

Motokazie promotes Supercross races in a grandstand venue. With racers of ages ranging from 4 to 50, and abilities from beginner to pro, the show does not disappoint! Throw in a jump contest with bikes flying 70 feet through the air, and you've got SX excitement!

 

Scott-Carver Threshers Annual Auction & Swap Meet

May 2 & 3, 2009

Annual Swap Meet held in conjunction with a Consignment Auction.

 

Jordan Brewers Hometown Baseball

May 8, 10, 20, 29 & 31, 2009

1986, 1994, 2004 Class "B" State Champions play at "The Mini-Met."

 

Jordan City Wide Garage Sale

May 9, 2009

Annual city wide garage sale. Maps available at Broadway Market and City Hall.

 

Girls Night Out "Spring Fling" Event

May 15, 2009, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Historic Jordan Water Street Merchants present a night out to Shop, Taste, Sip and Pamper. Exclusive Offers, Gifts with Purchase, Door Prizes.

Participating Merchants: 225 Water Street Creative Arts, The Vinery Floral & Gifts. LB Antiques, Nicolin Mansion, Maureen Carlson's Creative Arts, and more...

 

Friday Fix Prix

May 22 & 29, 2009

Fridays 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Crofut Family Winery & Vineyard

Come on out and have a Friday catered meal with Chefs Richard and Molly Dollarhide and a glass of wine to wind down your week. The bonus is the sunset!

$15 Fixed Price, No Reservations Required

 

Brickyard Bikes Tour

May 30, 2009

Annual fundraiser for Brickyard Bikes, with proceeds to support MS 150. Starts in Chaska at 2:00 pm and ends in the Crofut Family Vineyard at 3:00 pm

 

JUNE

 

Jordan Brewers Hometown Baseball

June 2, 9, 16, 19, 21, 25 & 28, 2009

Class "B" State Champions for 1986, 1994, 2004 play at "The Mini-Met."

 

Friday Fix Prix

June 5, 2009

Fridays 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Crofut Family Winery & Vineyard

Come on out and have a Friday catered meal with Chefs Richard and Molly Dollarhide and a glass of wine to wind down your week. The bonus is the sunset!

$15 Fixed Price, No Reservations Required

 

Fun With Wine

June 7 & 21, 2009

Sundays 4:00 pm

Crofut Family Winery & Vineyard

Chefs Richard and Molly Dollarhide create food to pair with Crofut Family Wines.

Reservations Required, $25.

 

Motokazie SX Supercross Racing

June 12 & 26, 2009

Jordan County Fairgrounds, Outdoor

See description in May calendar

 

Farmer's Market

June 20 - October 31, 2009

Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Former St. John the Baptist Catholic School parking lot.  Fresh flowers, eggs, produce, plants, food and more. Closed September 20th for St. John's Fall Festival

 

Recycled Art Contest III

June 5, 2009 - Entries Due

June 20 & 21, 2009 - Entries on Display

June 21, 2009 - Winning Entries Announced

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company and The Vinery Floral & Gifts are in search of the next best “TRASHFORMATION” artist and the contest is open to recycled artists ages 10-years old and up.

Entries accepted and displayed at 225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company.

Click Here for Entry Form

 

Jordan Art Festival

June 20 & 21, 2009

Annual juried festival of fine art & fine crafts, art demonstrations & children's activities, live entertainment, auction, walking tours, food, fun and more!

Made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) through a grant from the McKnight Foundation and an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature and is supported locally by the Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce and area businesses

 

Jordan Valley Bike Tour

June 20, 2009

Jordan...The Biking Hub of Scott County.

Annual Bike Tour - 12, 30, 35 and 60 mile rides through rural Scott and LeSueur counties with their rolling hills, forests, fields and expansive vistas.

 

Jaycees "Pork in the Park"

June 20, 2009

Lagoon Park

Annual family entertainment festival with music, craft fair, kid's games & lots of pork!

 

JULY

 

Jordan Brewers Hometown Baseball

July 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 31, 2009

Class "B" State Champions for 1986, 1994, 2004 play at "The Mini-Met."

 

Farmer's Market

June 20 - October 31, 2009

Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

See description in June calendar

 

Fun With Wine

July 5 & 19, 2009

Sundays 4:00 pm

Crofut Family Winery & Vineyard

Chefs Richard and Molly Dollarhide create food to pair with Crofut Family Wines.

Reservations Required, $25.

 

Motokazie SX Supercross Racing

July 22, 2009

Jordan County Fairgrounds, Outdoor

See description in May calendar

 

Scott County Fair

July 22-26, 2009

The Five Best Days of Summer!  Grandstand Ev"ents, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Draft Horse Shows, Stock Dog Challenge, Helicopter Rides, Animal Barns, Craft Displays, Beer Garden, Sunday Night Fireworks Display

 

Scott-Carver Threshers Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival

July 31, August 1-2, 2009

46th Annual Festival demonstrations of threshing and log sawing with steam engines, lath and shingle mill, antique tractor plowing, corn shredding, broom making, potato digging, quilting, rug loom, and vacuum pump. Activities include craft & flea market, daily tractor parade, kiddie tractor pull, mule team wagon rides, operating blacksmith and print shops, round barn, live music & entertainment, food & refreshments.

 

AUGUST

 

Scott-Carver Threshers Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival

July 31, August 1-2, 2009

See description in July calendar

 

Jordan Brewers Hometown Baseball

Championship Playoffs

Class "B" State Champions for 1986, 1994, 2004 play at "The Mini-Met."

 

Farmer's Market

June 20 - October 31, 2009

Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

See description in June calendar

 

Fun With Wine

August 2 & 16, 2009

Sundays 4:00 pm

Crofut Family Winery & Vineyard

Chefs Richard and Molly Dollarhide create food to pair with Crofut Family Wines.

Reservations Required, $25.

 

Motokazie SX Supercross Racing

August 21, 2009

Jordan County Fairgrounds, Outdoor

See description in May calendar

 

SEPTEMBER

 

Farmer's Market

June 20 - October 31, 2009

Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

See description in June calendar

Closed September 20th for St. John's Fall Festival

 

Motokazie SX Supercross Racing

September 11 & 25, 2009

Jordan County Fairgrounds, Outdoor

See description in May calendar

 

Classic Car & Cycle Cruise

September 11, 2009

Annual Friday evening classic car and cycle parade downtown passing in front of the Nicolin Mansion, followed by street dance on First Street.

 

Heimatfest

September 12, 2009

Annual town festival.  Traditional parade downtown passing in front of the Nicolin Mansion; BierGarten, food, games, bands and fireworks finale noon ‘til midnight festivities at Lagoon Park.

 

Grape Stomp

September 12-13, 19-20, 2009

Crofut Family Winery & Vineyard

The winery comes alive in September as they celebrate the harvest of the grapes! Flea market filled with antiques, crafts, and food vendors as well as artists, wine and gift items, and specialty chocolates.

 

 

Fall Festival at St. John the Baptist Church

September 20, 2009

11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Chicken & Ham Dinner, silent auction, raffle, craft & not-so-new markets, games of chance.

3:00 pm - Spectacular Quilt Auction

 

OCTOBER

 

Farmer's Market

June 20 - October 31, 2009

Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

See description in June calendar

 

5th Annual ECFE Fall Craft and Gift Show

October 10, 2009

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Jordan High School

Over 60 vendors with handmade and gift items for sale! Also a silent auction, food booth and bake sale!

Free admission and parking

 

Jordan Ladies Night Out

October 24, 2008, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Grab your mom, sisters, and girlfriends and join Jordan businesses for specials, prizes and refreshments. Sponsored by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce

 

DECEMBER

 

Holiday Tour of Homes

December 13, 2008, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Annual tour of local homes decorated for the holidays. Ticket proceeds benefit the Jordan High School All Night Graduation Party.

$10 Advance ticket sales at Awakenings Coffee Shop, Flagship Bank, Jordan High School Office, Pekarna Meat Market, Radamacher's Fresh Market, Riverland Bank, Suds Sellar Salon, Iris Valley & The Vinery.

$12 Same day ticket sales at Iris Valley & The Vinery.

 

  • Public Water Access & Fishing on 12 Scott County Lakes 

    Cedar, Cleary, Fish, Jordan Mill, McColl Pond, McMahon, O'Dowd, Pleasant, Prior, Shakopee Mill, Spring, Thole Lakes & the Minnesota River

  • Buck Hill Ski Area (15440 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville - 23 miles)

    Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Tubing

  • Burnsville Performing Arts Center (12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville - 23 miles)

    Presentations range from classical music to comedy, from jazz to Christian rock, from country to rock and roll,  dramas, comedies, local arts organizations and national touring artists.

  • Canterbury Park Racetrack & Card Club (1100 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee - 17 miles)

    Live Horse Racing (May - Labor Day). Tele-Racing Center, Poker and Casino Game Rooms

  • Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen - 18 miles)

    Nation's largest professional dinner theatre, with productions on three stages

  • Cleary Lake Regional Park (18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake - 14 miles)

    Year round recreation with water sports, bike trails, 9-hole golf course, driving range, cross-country ski trails

  • Dakota City Heritage Village (4008 220th Street West, Farmington - 27 miles)

    A recreated historic village and museum offering visitors the chance to experience 1900-era rural life.

  • Dakotah! Sport and Fitness (2100 Trail of Dreams NW, Prior Lake - 11 miles)

    Facility includes Firing Range, Ice Arena and Tanning Beds open to non-members of the fitness center.

  • Elko Speedway (26350 France Avenue, Elko - 20 miles)

    NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series action, racing every Saturday evening on 3/8-mile paved oval track (April - October)

  • Emma Krumbee's Apple Orchard (US Highway 169, 501 East South Street, Belle Plaine - 8 miles)

    Apples, bakery, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, annual scarecrow contest

  • Golf Zone (825 Flying Cloud Drive, Chaska - 12 miles)

    Year-round golf featuring Minnesota's only full-length all-season driving range, Big Bear Mini Putt 18-Hole indoor miniature putt course, River Links 3-hole Par-3 course, and Boulder Creek 18-Hole natural-grass putting course

  • Gopher State Railway Museum (Helena Township)

    Indoor and outdoor living history exhibits of Minnesota and regional railroad items (Watch for Opening Date)

  • Hazeltine National Golf Club (1900 Hazeltine Blvd, Chaska - 13 miles)

    Witness history unfold in person when the 91st PGA Championship is played at acclaimed Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Aug. 10-16, 2009.

  • The Landing (formerly Murphy's Landing) (2187 County Road 101 E, Shakopee - 15 miles)

    Tour historical buildings and meet with interpreters who portray Minnesota life as it was during 1840-1890

  • Legends Golf Course (8670 Credit River Blvd, Prior Lake - 16 miles)

    A 7,046-yard, par-72, 18-hole daily-fee golf course - NGCOA 2006 & 2007 Golf Course of the Year

  • Mall of America (60 E Broadway, Bloomington - 30 miles)

    Over 520 stores, restaurants, night clubs, and attractions Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park, Underwater Adventures Aquarium, LEGO, A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation, NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

  • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska - 16 miles)

    More than 1,000 acres of unique public gardens, horticultural library, conservatory, tea room, and gift shop.

  • Minnesota Renaissance Festival (12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee - Entrance 5 miles)

    The 16th century comes to life with lively entertainment, unusual foods, unique crafts. (Weekends Aug 18-Sep 30)

  • Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley - 25 miles)

    Open 363 days a year, with about 2,300 animals situated on 500 acres of trails and exhibits, IMAX theater

  • Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage - 15 miles)

    Turf hiking trails, horse trails, mountain bike trail, pet trails, cross-country ski trails, and birdwatching

  • Mystic Lake Casino (2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake - 11 miles)

    Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community presents nearly 4,000 slot machines, 96 Blackjack tables, live entertainment from national acts

  • Noerenberg Memorial Gardens  (2865 North Shore Drive, Orono - 24 miles)

    Widely regarded as one of the finest formal gardens in Minnesota, once home to Grain Belt Brewery founder Frederick Noerenberg and his family.

  • Old Log Theater  (5185 Meadville Street, Greenwood - 19 miles)

    Recognized as one of the most popular theaters in the country, a rustic 655 seat auditorium & 350 seat restaurant

  • Playworks  (2200 Trail of Dreams NW, Prior Lake - 11 miles)

    The area's largest indoor playground with five-levels, three story slide surrounded by tunnels, twists, turns

  • Prairie Woods Farm Vineyard  (5763 Forest Drive, Lonsdale - 22 miles)

    Small estate Vineyard, dedicated to teaching and supplying the craft of small run, home winemaking

  • ProKart Indoor Racing  (12500 Chowen Avenue South, Burnsville - 21 miles)

    Minnesota's Premier Indoor Karting Facility.  European race karts powered by Honda 6.5 hp engines.

  • Raceway Park (One Checkered Flag Blvd, Shakopee - 16 miles)

    NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series action, racing every Sunday evening (Apr - Sep)

  • Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival (next to Canterbury Park on 12th Avenue, Shakopee - 17 miles)

    Corn maze, straw bale maze, live music, exotic animals, food & refreshments (Weekends Sep 20 - Nov 2)

  • Scream Town (7410 Highway 212 West, Chaska - 11 miles)

    Halloween Attractions - Klown House, Terror in the Corn, Hillbilly Motel, and Oak Blood Forest (Oct)

  • Shakopee Aquatic Park (1101 Adams Street South, Shakopee - 11 miles)

    One of Minnesotas only sand-bottomed pools, with sand beach, 300-foot waterslide, and two slides (Jun - Aug)

  • Sibley County Historical Museum (700 Main Street, Henderson - 19 miles)

    1884 brick house museum displaying items immigrants brought from Europe to turn-of-the-century items

  • Stages Theatre Company (1111 Main Street , Hopkins - 27 miles)

    Theatre committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theatre environment

  • Stans Museum/Scott County Historical Society (235 Fuller Street South , Shakopee - 11 miles)

    Exhibits featuring unique history and people of Scott County, Minnesota

  • Stonebrooke Golf Club (2693 County Road 79, Shakopee - 12 miles)

    A 6,475-yard, par-71, 18-hole championship course, plus par-30, 9-hole course.  17th Hole is rated #2 of KSTP's Twin Cities Top 10 Toughest Holes.

  • Trail of Terror (12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee - 8 miles)

    Twin Cities' scariest Halloween event - indoor maze, haunted hayride, bonfire, Freaky Side Show, Club Scream, Terror Tavern (Oct)

  • Valley View Golf Club & Eagle Ridge Restaurant (23795 Laredo Ave, Belle Plaine - 9 miles)

    A 6,300-yard, par-71, 18-hole championship golf course

  • ValleyFair! (1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee - 16 miles)

    The Upper Midwest's largest theme park, with over 75 rides and attractions spread over 90 acres (May - Sep)

  • The Wilds Golf Club (3151 Wilds Ridge, Prior Lake - 14 miles)

    Rated Golf Digest Best 2003-2004 and 2001-2002 Best Courses in State.

  • W.W. Mayo House (118 North Main Street, Le Sueur - 23 miles)

    Dr. William W. Mayo home built in 1859, founder of world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester