Looking for Antiques?

     One of my daughter and my favorite places to shop downtown St.Cloud is Bumbledee's. If you're looking for antique,vintage and art items this is your spot!

     You'll find dishes...

(antique baby boy outfit)

clothes and jewelry...

fun, one-of-a-kind items...

 items for the guys...

and toys.

     Downstairs in the store you will find lots of furniture and more antique and vintage items.

     Bumbledee's has anywhere from 28-30+ vendors at a time.  There is so much to see plan on spending some time (and money) here. As usual, I found something that just had to come home with me.  

    In keeping with their bee theme, Bumbledee's always has a sweet treat for you. Look for the Bit-o-Honeys near the check-out. 

     More info here.

Sweet Sweet Music

      The St. Cloud Municipal Band performs FREE concerts at venues all around the St. Cloud  area. For great music outdoors go to Barden Park this Thursday night, August 18. This will be their final performance at Barden Park for the summer. Music starts at 7:30.

Barden Park

700-798 5th Avenue South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

     Also the last concert in the Music in the Garden is this Sunday, August 21. Pachanga Society is performing.The concert is at 3:00 p.m. near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River. The concert is FREE. The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will again sell those fabulous $1 root beer floats.

Antique Car Show

     If you are looking for something fun to do with the family, the St. Cloud Antique Auto Club is having their 41st Annual Car Show & Swap. It is next Sunday, August 21, 7a.m.-3p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Admission is $7.00--kids 11 and under are FREE. More info here.

Shop 'Til You Drop

 

     Your one stop shop for most anything and everything is our Crossroads Mall. Located at 4101 Division Street it is easy to find.

     There are four big anchor stores:  Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and Target. 

          Besides shopping there are several places to get a haircut,

     Take care of your phone needs...

     Get a cup of coffee or hot chocolate...

     Grab a bite to eat...

     Entertain the kids...

     Decorate your body...

     Talk to someone in the know about sporting goods, fishing or hunting.

and consider picking out a little something extra special for that special person/occasion.

     There are many specialty shops along with an alterations shop, toy stores, a book store, optical shop and several shoe stores. There really is something for everyone here!

Feel Like a Little Yoga?

     On Thursday, August 9 you can unwind and stretch with some yoga exercises at the CentraCare Health Plaza. It is located at 1900 CentraCare Circle in St.Cloud. The class runs from 4-5pm. You can drop in for $15. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat and some water. Call 290-2155 to register or for more info.

More August Fun

     The Super Sizzin' Summer Art Crawl will be taking place on Friday, August 12 from 3-9pm.  There will be artists demonstrating their crafts, musicians, hoopers and fire breathers performing. Over 30 venues will host 50+ local artists. The location is St. Germain, 5th Ave., 6th Ave. and 7th Ave. downtown. While you are down there you might want to get a bite to eat or have a glass of wine. Plenty of restaurants and bars for you to choose from.

It's County Fair Time

   

  The Benton County Fair is going on right now. It actually is in Sauk Rapids but again that is so close to St.Cloud I had to let you know about it.  It's location is 1410 Third Ave. Sauk Rapids. The fair runs through Aug.7th. Admission is FREE but the rides have a cost.

     Highlights today: There is a 4H and FFA tractor driving contest, beer garden, aero space show, pig races and a talent show. The midway opens.

     Aug.5: Reptile slideshow, Brian Richards Magic Show, Thank a Farmer Magic Show, tractor pull, talent show, square dancing and a performance by The Farmer's Daughter.

     Aug.6: Remote control car racing, rooster crowing contest, kids tractor pull, performance by Monroe's Crossing, talent show finals and a screening of "Monster's University."

     Aug.7: Midway, beer garden, bingo, Military Day auction, Thank a Farmer Magic Show, Granite City Cloggers and Monster Truck show at 2 pm. All exhibits are released at 5pm.

     More info here.
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