Stroll through the beautiful Munsinger Gardens this week for their annual Art Fair in the Gardens event.
This time of year is perfect to explore the Munsinger Clemens Gardens, located in St. Cloud. The full name is the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society, but most people know it simply as Munsinger Gardens. Located not far from St. Cloud State University and the Mississippi River.
This Thursday, July 20th from 10am – 6pm is a special annual event, Art Fair in the Gardens.
Art Fair in the Gardens:
This annual event, held on the third Thursday in July, features more than 50 artists from all around the state. Browse and purchase wonderful pieces of artwork, enjoy music provided on stage, and choose food to enjoy from eight food vendors.
While you’re attending the art fair, check out the history hunt happening at the same time. Take this free, self-guided History Hunt challenge and register for prizes!
In addition the the art fair this week, there are also concerts held throughout the summer, every other Sunday afternoon. Find more information about the music here.
Additional Information about Munsinger Gardens:
The history of St. Cloud’s Munsinger Gardens may be compared to the garden’s well-worn paths; for both have interesting and unexpected turns. During the 1880s the lower east bank of the Mississippi River was the site of a sawmill. By 1915, the city purchased the area for use as a neighborhood park. Eventually, the site became known as Riverside Park and Munsinger Gardens, the latter section named in honor of a former superintendent of parks, Joseph Munsinger.
Munsinger Gardens has experienced many different stages of development. Improvements to the gardens occurred during the Great Depression through the Works Progress Administration. Projects from this period included planting trees and flowerbeds. Other additions included the creation of rock-lined paths, a lily pond, and a fountain.
Most of the work in developing the garden was directed by Joseph Munsinger. The first greenhouse was built in 1938. While the original greenhouse is gone, new ones stand in its place, and garden staff continues the tradition of growing flowers that help beautify this wonderful jewel known as Munsinger Gardens.
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Kristi is married with twin daughters. She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the south metro area. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.
Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.
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