2025 CrockFest July 10th – 12th Red Wing, MN
Do you love Stoneware, Art Pottery, Dinnerware, Antiques, Signs and more? Then this event is the place to be!!!!
The Red Wing Collectors Society held its first Convention in 1977 at the Goodhue County Historical Society in Red Wing, MN. CrockFest is currently held at the River Bluff Education Center in Red Wing. The RWCS official CrockFest events begin on Thursday July 10th 2025. Many collectors come to Red Wing for the whole week to take advantage of the many events including street sales, auctions and visiting local antique shops before CrockFest begins. Red Wing is nestled alongside the Mississippi River and Wisconsin is just across the bridge. This little river town boasts other activities like biking and hiking trails, local museums, and art galleries. CrockFest is a vacation worth taking for the whole family.
Join over 500 collectors who come to beautful Red Wing, MN for our annual CrockFest convention each July. There is something for everyone.
- A large 200+ piece auction.
- CrockFest Experience tour for first time attendees.
- A large slate of educational presenters.
- Kids only learning, Kids View of Red Wing ages 3-15.
- Friday Night Social dinner featuring live music.
- Show and Sale on Saturday featuring over 40 dealer tables.
Beginning Monday of CrockFest week: Pottery Museum of Red Wing’s Summer Sizzle Outdoor Antique Market
The excitement of buying and selling Red Wing begins early Monday morning in the parking lot of the Pottery Museum of Red Wing. The RWCS Foundation Outdoor Antique Market brings together over 40 antique dealers who set up on the parking lot to sell stoneware, art pottery, dinnerware, signs and antiques of all kinds. Also, many locals will set up garage sales in their driveways all around Red Wing. CrockFest attendees can also visit the many local antique shops in the Red Wing area.
Wednesday
CrockFest Pre-Registered Badge Pickup kicks off in the atrium of the Pottery Museum of Red Wing at 1:00 pm. Pre-registered attendees can pick up their badge and other event materials, and purchase the official CrockFest Button. The evening fundraising event hosted by the RWCS Foundation for the Pottery Museum of Red Wing begins at 5:00 pm.
Thursday CrockFest is OPEN at 8:00am Auction Day!!!
This is the official first day of Convention activities at River Bluff Education Center 395 Guernsey Ln, Red Wing MN. All events kick off with registration, and badge pickup at 8:00 am. The schedule begins with the Opening Welcome Session and Keynote Speaker address followed by the unveiling of the Annual Convention Commemorative. The Members Only Auction featuring over 200 items of high-quality Stoneware, Art Pottery, Dinnerware, and other unique items submitted by members begins at 2:30pm and is held at the River Bluff Education Center Gym. Members registered for CrockFest can preview and attend the Members Auction. This auction brings over 500 qualified buyers to CrockFest each year.
FRIDAY – It’s Education Day and Social Events
A fun-filled day of learning about Red Wing Pottery. Individual seminars scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon. Join fellow collectors for the popular Lunch and Learn event. Enjoy a box lunch with multiple presenters sharing various topics. CrockFest is a family event. Kids View of Red Wing is designed to encourage and educate the next generation of collectors. The Kids View education experience is free for kids aged 5-16. and is followed by a hands-on learning activity. The day finishes with the Kids Only Show and Sale. Young collectors will learn about Red Wing Pottery. Kids can add to or create their own collection by buying pieces at the Show and Sale using special Red Wing Bucks. The Show and Sale is made possible with donations from RWCS members. Parents and grandparents register your child/grandchild for Kids View and let’s continue the legacy! Friday afternoon the RWCS also holds its annual Members Business Meeting. The day ends with a fabulous social event with fellow collectors. An evening of great food, and live music.
SATURDAY – Antique Show and Sale
Don’t miss the big Saturday show! Top quality Antique Show at River Bluff Educational Center, Red Wing, MN. featuring over 40 dealers selling Stoneware, Art pottery, Dinnerware, Memorabilia, signs, and much more.
- 9:00 am RWCS members registered for CrockFest
- 10:00 am OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC!