Sweetheart Weekend
Something magical is in the air in Winona-- we know that hundreds of couples met their sweetheart at WSU. Whether it was in the last few years or over 50 years ago, we have a great weekend planned for you!
Join us for the Annual Sweetheart Weekend in Winona on July 20-21, 2018.
All couples who met in Winona or at WSU are welcome to come “home” and rekindle your romance at the place where it all began. You’re encouraged to attend even if you didn’t meet at WSU but discovered later that you both went to school in Winona.
Events Schedule
There are several planned activities and plenty of things to do on your own. This weekend is time for you do whatever makes you and your sweetheart happy in Winona.
You must register for the following planned events.
Friday, July 20
Friday, July 20th, 2018
4-6pm - Campus Tour
Free tour starts at Gazebo and is limited to 20 people. Register for the campus tour!
6-7pm - Social Hour by the Gazebo
Enjoy a GRSF Concert on the Green with live music as you chat with other WSU sweethearts.
Please register for the free social hour.
If it rains, the social hour will be held in East Hall in Kryzsko Commons.
The first 15 couples to register will receive free tickets. Register for “All’s Well That Ends Well” production.
Tour the Mississippi River aboard the Cal Fremling. Tickets are $20 per person and
Register for the cruise. Early as space is limited to 44 people.
Saturday, July 21
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
8-10am - Welcome Open House
Enjoy a light breakfast at this free open house in East Hall. Please register for this event.
8-8:
Start your day with a refreshing yoga class outside near the Gazebo. Please register for this free class so that we have the proper number of mats available.
The event will be held in East Hall if it starts to rain.
10-12pm - 2 hour Trester Trolley Tour of Winona including Garvin Heights
Tickets are $10 per person and space is limited to 26 people. Register for the trolley tour!
Learn what it’s like to be a woman working in the theater industry. This free event is held in the Performing Arts Center and registration is not required.
1-2pm - Campus Tour
Free tour starts in East Hall and is limited to 60 people. Register for the tour of campus.
Tickets are $30 per person and each includes the canvas project and one drink. Register for the painting event!
Tickets are $20 per person and include hearty appetizers and two drink tokens.
Register for the cruise early as space is limited to 44 people.
Tickets are $20 per person and
Register for the cruise early as space is limited to 44 people.
Hotel Options
Hotel Options
Room blocks have been set aside for at the following hotels in Winona. These rooms will be released for reservations on June 20.
AmericInn
507.474.7700
Group Name: WSU Sweetheart Weekend
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
507.474.1700
Group Name: WSU
The Plaza
507.453.0303
Group Name: Sweet
Other Ideas For The Weekend
- Take in a Great River Shakespeare Festival production
- Listen to a Minnesota Beethoven Festival concert
- Take a walk through the Minnesota Marine Art Museum
- Sip some local wines on the Great River Road Wine Trail
- Take in the historical wonders of Winona at the Winona County Historical Society
- Check out the spectacular collection of cars and toys at Elmer's Auto & Toy Museum
- Peruse the Watkins Museum
- Rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and bikes at Lake Lodge at East Lake
- Hike the trails behind St Marys University or Holzinger Lodge
- Golf at The Bridges, Westfield or Cedar Valley
- Visit Ecker's Apple Orchard
- Shop in the WSU Bookstore (lower level Kryzsko Commons) from 9-3pm on Saturday, July 21st, 2018
Check out the Visit Winona website for more Winona information!
