<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2j8Cvm_0vkJWwqz00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2j8Cvm_0vkJWwqz00" width="1300" height="867" ><figcaption>This year’s Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival will be hosted Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Submitted.</figcaption></figure>Time: 4-10:30 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. on Saturday Date: Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28 Location: Downtown River Falls, locations vary on activity Cost: Free admission Bacon Bash is back for another porky-filled weekend. The two-day festival will include live music, tasting, piggy-themed activities and, of course, bacon. A detailed schedule of events can be found on the River Falls Chamber of Commerce website, rfchamber.com. <h2>Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival </h2>Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on SundayDate: Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 Location: Lakefront Park, 505 1st Street, HudsonCost: Free admission The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau and the Phipps Center for the Arts are hosting their annual Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival. The two-day event will feature 80 juried artists, hands-on demonstrations, live music, creative activities and autumn foods. <h2>Art Supply Swap </h2>Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 28 Location: River Falls Public Library, Main Level Meeting Room, 140 Union Street, River Falls Cost: Free admission Need to donate any art supplies or add to your creative collection? The River Falls Public Library and the River Falls Community Arts Base will be hosting an art swap for just that purpose. Register to bring personal supplies to swap by Thursday, Sept. 26. <h2>Oktoberfest at Post 121 </h2>Time: 2-9 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 28 Location: American Legion Post 121, 701 North Main Street, Hudson Cost: Free admission Post 121, Auxiliary Unit 121 and River Falls and Hudson Lion Clubs are hosting an Oktoberfest celebration with a silent auction, bean bag tournament, live music and German food. The proceeds earned from the tournament and auction will support Have a Heart, a social services organization that supports adults living with disabilities. <h2>Rhythm by the River Marching Band Festival </h2>Time: 6 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 28 Location: Hudson High School Raider Stadium, 1501 Vine Street, Hudson Cost: $10 for adults$7 for students and seniorsHudson and River Falls Marching Bands will be hosting their annual marching band competition featuring 12 different bands from Wisconsin and Minnesota. <h2>Stand-Up Junior </h2>Time: 2 p.m. Date: Sunday, Sept. 29 Location: Phipps Center for the Arts, Black Box Theater, 109 Locust Street, Hudson. Cost: $15 Need to flex your funny bone? The Phipps are returning their Stand-Up Junior event, a stand-up comedy show for kids and their families. Kids are also welcome to bring one joke to share with the audience. </div></body>

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Time: 4-10:30 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Location: Downtown River Falls, locations vary on activity. Bacon Bash is back for another porky-filled weekend. The two-day festival will include live music, tasting, piggy-themed activities and, of course, bacon. A detailed schedule of events can be found on the River Falls Chamber of Commerce website, rfchamber.com.