Explore, Engage, Enjoy
Sharing the best things to see, do, eat, and experience in the Pierz area
Pierz, Minnesota
Things To Do
Why Should I Visit the Pierz Area?
Area Wide Entertainment
The Pierz area encompasses quaint towns along the Skunk River: Hillman, Harding, Lastrup, and Buckman, with Pierz serving as the central hub. Each town boasts diverse entertainment year-round, ensuring multiple reasons for return visits.
Distinctive Events
Get ready to create lasting memories on your next trip to the Pierz area.
Discover a plethora of activities, camping spots, food specials, and live entertainment year-round, showcasing unique local traditions such as meat raffles, Bologna days, car shows, festivals, and sidewalk brat sales. These distinctive events are crafted to ensure endless engagement throughout the seasons.
Not Sure Where To Start?
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Pierz adventurer, check out the Top 10 Events to make the most of your time with us!
What You'll Find on Discover Pierz
We have one goal here at Discover Pierz and that is to show you the best things to do in the Pierz Area, personally experience them and share them with others looking to do the same. Small town fun is often hidden among the locals, but we are here to show visitors, new community members, and long time Pierzites all the amazing things this area has to offer.
Golfing in Pierz
Golfing is a big deal for Pierz people, so much so that they decided to add an additional 18 holes projected to be finished by 2026. The Historic Pierz Golf Course offers a serene and picture perfect course to enjoy all summer long.
Camping in Pierz
Camping in Pierz is the cats meow. You’ll find Rv’s, Tents and even a Yurt or two set up along the Skunk River campsites. Both campgrounds are conveniently located close to Pierz for easy access to local activities and the Soo Line ATV Trail.
Playing in Pierz
Weekly events and activities are waiting for you, but don’t miss out on canoeing and tubing down the Skunk River, local lake fun at Pierz Fish Lake, ice cream cones from the drive inn locally roasted coffee, and local shopping.
Our Visitors Love This Place!
Pierz is a tight-knit community built on the value of helping the neighbor. You need a hand there is someone there for you. Visiting here has always been fun. There is activity every weekend and most week days. Many people stop in Pierz at Thielen Meats, but there’s more to discover beyond the beef sticks! Stick around and see.
Angela, Shakopee
We moved to Pierz a few years ago and have been blow away by all the fun festivals this area has during the summer months. We stay busy attending meat raffles in the winter and cross country skiing at the golf course in winter. Always things to do in Pierz, indoor or out.
John, Buckman
Articles
Oktoberfest Celebration
The 40th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration of German culture and heritage takes place on August 25, 2024. Festivities include a parade at 11 and celebration at the Pierz Park following the parade.
Medallion Hunt
The Medallion hunt is an adventurous community tradition where participants eagerly search for a hidden medallion using a series of clever clues. The event takes place the week before the annual Oktoberfest Celebration.
Pierz Walkin' Wings
A fun local tradition, drawing food enthusiasts from all around the region to savor the delights of chicken wings and a kickoff to the annual Oktoberfest Celebration