SEPTEMBER


Harvest Moon Festival

September 6-8 · Whiteside Park, Ely

Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

 

It is a beautiful time of the year to make it a weekend of fun in Ely! Enjoy the cooler weather while shopping a delightful mix of original art and crafts from over 125 local and regional artists and craftsmen. The Museum booth is centrally located with cold root beer and many of its one-of-a-kind Museum products!

Interested in volunteering at our booth? Call Jess at 218 365 4451 or email jess@rootbeerlady.com.


FALL HOURS

September 9-30

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

 

Optional guided tours still available 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4pm. Looking to schedule a private tour outside of normal business hours for our group of 6 or more guests? Call Jess at 218 365 4451 or email jess@rootbeerlady.com.


Dorothy’s Root Beer Run
Children’s Marathon

Saturday · September 21

Advanced registration ($15) required through the Ely Marathon

Scholarships available!

 

Participating children run 25 miles prior to marathon day (at your own pace) then, on race day, they will run the remaining 1.2 miles and finish the marathon along with the Ely Marathon finishers!

The museum will award the classroom or homeschool group with the most finishing children a special Dorothy Molter presentation and root beer float party!

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OCTOBER


LATE-SEASON HOURS

October 1-31 (Last day Oct 26)

Saturdays Only 10am-5pm

 

Optional guided tours still available 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4pm. Looking to schedule a private tour outside of normal business hours for our group of 6 or more guests? Call Jess at 218 365 4451 or email jess@rootbeerlady.com.

CLOSED TO GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE SEASON OCTOBER 27

Groups of 6+ may request a private group tour any time of the year

2020

JUNE


Dorothy Molter Experience: Women’s Canoe Trip

June 23-27 · Pre-registration Required

$755*/person · 4 min/7 max participation
*may increase slightly, prices set by 5/2019

 

Check out this fantastic, women’s-only trip to Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and learn about the last (non-indigenous), permanent resident Dorothy Molter. Learn more about this trip!

Speaker Services & Programslogonoshadow

Need a speaker with an inspiring story for your next event? Want to offer a fun party activity? Presentations on the life of Dorothy Molter and/or root beer making events are available year-round. Presentations can be formatted to fit the needs of your organization and audience, and include additional topics such as the Boundary Waters, Northwoods ecology, and wilderness living.

Dorothy’s story is perfect for all ages and can be told at:

  • Club meetings
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner events
  • Conferences
  • Conventions
  • Corporate retreats
  • Special events & birthdays
  • Root beer float socials or parties using Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer

Speaker Program fee: $25 per hour presentation plus travel expenses (time to travel, cost of travel, lodging, meals, etc.); Discounts available for programs in the Ely Area.
Root Beer Float or Root Beer Making Party fee: Per person fee based on type of program interest and audience type, call/email for a quote! 218 365 4451   info@rootbeerlady.com
Duration: One hour minimum
Minimum equipment requirement: Access to electricity and a projector screen