Purchase Your Minnewaska Dollars Today!1/1/2016 - 1/1/2028
Minnewaska Dollars promote the long-standing Chamber's mission to foster the local economy and encourage everyone to shop locally! They not only make great gift ideas, but also make great employee incentives or promotional giveaways! Minnewaska Dollars can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce and can be used in the same fashion as a personal check at most Chamber Member businesses.
Minnewaska Dollars can be purchased in $5, $10, and $20 denominations.
Purchase your Minnewska Dollars today and feel good that your are supporting your local area businesses and stimulating the local economy!
Conference & Community Room Rental1/1/2019 - 1/15/2028
The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center Community & Conference Room is available for reservations, and is open to the public.
Meetings that are used for Chamber members, the City of Glenwood, Pope County, or state government agencies are free of charge to use, courtesy of our agreements and cooperative support with the City of Glenwood, Pope County Board of Commissioners, and the Pope County HRA/EDA. Chamber members: Please enter Member in the discount code area (capital "M").
There are several meetings scheduled on an on-going basis. To find out if the room is available, you can check out our Community Calendar. When scrolling through the calendar, you can specify "Event Type" to narrow down the search to specific categories. You can access our Community Calendar by clicking here.
Features of the Community & Conference Room include:
- Built in kitchenette, sink, refrigerator, microwave, trash and recycling
- Private entrance from the parking lot in the back of the building, plus access from the street entrance
- Dry erase marker board
- Table top podium for presenters
- 55" Smart TV mounted to the wall in the front of the room, with an HDMI hook-up for easy use
- DVD player
- Easy access to the restroom
- Desktop computer
- An extra telephone that can be plugged in for conference calling
Chamber & Welcome Center Conference & Community Room rental for the general public:
- $50.00: 1/2 day
- $100.00: Full day
Location: Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center
7 First Street NW
Glenwood, MN 56334
2026 Glenwood Lakes Area Kids' Day Sponsorship Registration6/6/2026 - 6/6/2026
You are invited to help sponsor our upcoming Glenwood Lakes Area Kids' Day on Saturday, June 6,2026
The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is proud to organize and co-sponsor the Glenwood Lakes Area Kids' Day.
ALL activities are FREE and open to the public.This year we will celebrate the 29th year of this community family event. Without the support and generosity of local area businesses, organizations, families and individuals, we cannot offer all that we do.
The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided to the sponsors in exchange for their financial donations. In order to receive the tax-deduction receipt, checks must be made out to the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center, not the Chamber!
We encourage you to consider helping to sponsor this annual event which brings
families to Glenwood to enjoy a fun day in the great outdoors!
Community Partner Sponsorship levels :
$500.00 - Level 6
Logo in Thank You and flyers distributed to preschoolers and school age children.
Logo on the Welcome Center webpage advertising the event and schedule of events.
Logo in weekly newsletter during the month of May leading up to the event.
$400.00 - Level 5
Logo in Thank You and flyers distributed to preschoolers and school age children.
Logo on the Welcome Center webpage advertising the event and schedule of events.
Logo in weekly newsletter during the month of May leading up to the event.
$300.00 - Level 4
Logo in Thank You and flyers distributed to preschoolers and school age children.
Logo on the Welcome Center webpage advertising the event and schedule of events.
Logo in weekly newsletter during the month of May leading up to the event.
$200.00 - Level 3
Name mention in Thank You and flyers distributed to preschoolers and school age children.
$100.00- Level 2
Name mention in Thank You and flyers distributed to preschoolers and school age children.
$ 50.00 - Level 1
Name mention in Thank You and flyers distributed to preschoolers and school age children.
The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center strives to keep costs low by using paperless communications and billing. All sponsors are required to have a valid email address on file for informational & billing purposes. All checks should be made payable to the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center for sponsorships and donations!
Location: Glenwood City Park & Fishing Pier
7 First Street NW
Glenwood, Mi 56334
Registration ends on 6/5/2026
The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided to the sponsors in exchange for their financial donations. In order to receive the tax-deduction receipt, checks must be made out to the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center, not the Chamber!
2026 Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales7/24/2026 - 7/26/2026
Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales 2025
July 24, 25 & 26, 2026 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Glenwood City Park
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly, three-day outdoor vendor event during Waterama in beautiful Glenwood City Park!
Event Details
Sales Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (vendors may stay later if desired)
Booth Cost:
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Single Booth (10' x 10'): $150.00
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Double Booth (10' x 20'): $300.00
Cost includes all three days. Preference is given to vendors who can attend all three days.
No discounts are offered for attending only one or two days.
Chamber Member Discount: Use code Member (case-sensitive) for $25.00 off.
Set-up time will be communicated to all registered vendors closer to the event.
Vendor Information & Guidelines
Booth Assignments:
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Booths will be assigned by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce based on vendor needs and preferences.
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Returning vendors will be placed as close as possible to previous locations; however, final placement is at the Chamber’s discretion.
Direct Sales Vendors:
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No duplicate brand vendors (e.g., Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, etc.) allowed.
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Priority will be given to Chamber members when reasonable or to the first registered vendor.
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Final decisions are at the discretion of the Chamber.
Product Guidelines:
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All items must be family-friendly. Any vendor displaying inappropriate, explicit, or offensive materials will be asked to leave immediately.
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Political vendors are not allowed at this event.
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No recreational drugs or alcohol are allowed in booth spaces or during sale hours.
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Only goods and merchandise may be sold. No food or beverage vendors due to Waterama regulations. (If you're a food vendor, please contact us for appropriate event contacts.)
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Local vendors preferred, but all are welcome to apply.
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Space is limited—vendor acceptance is first-come, first-served.
Cancellations & Refund Policy
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No refunds for cancellations made less than 30 days before the event.
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This is a rain-or-shine event—please plan accordingly.
Vendor Responsibilities
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Keep booth spaces clean and tidy throughout the event.
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Clean your space completely before leaving on Sunday.
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Follow all Chamber, City, and Waterama event guidelines.
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The Chamber reserves the right to deny participation based on complaints, non-compliance, unpaid fees, or rule violations.
By registering, vendors agree to abide by all event rules and policies.
We’re excited to host another fantastic year of the Waterama Boardwalk Sales and look forward to seeing you there!
– Sarah Boll, Executive Director
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
320-334-3095 chamber@glenwoodlakesarea.org
Location: Glenwood City Park
Lakeshore Drive
Glenwood, MN 56334
5/21/2026 - 5/21/2026
You're invited to join the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center at the Community Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:30 am at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill. We will introduce our Board of Directors including recent retirees, enjoy a delicious lunch, and honor our local community members. Tickets are $25 each and will include a meal. Reserve a table of six for $150 (we'll save the table with your business name). This event is open to the public. Call Kay for more information at 320-634-3636.
Location: Minnewaska House Brewing Co.& Grill
24895 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
There are currently 122 spots remaining out of 140
5/29/2026
We will cover common concerns, best practices, and real-world uses for both personal and business accounts. A live demo will walk attendees through core features, and participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to explore along the way. Offered through the Glenwood Chamber, this session is free to Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Lunch is included.
Location: Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center
7 First Street NW
Glenwood, MN 56334
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