The Historic Afton House Inn

Afton Strawberry Festival June 27th and June 28th 2020
2020-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Afton Town Square Park, 3418 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, 55001
Presented by the Afton Area Business Association

AFTON STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2020
Sat. June 27, 2020 – 10am – 5pm
Sun. June 28, 2020 – 11am – 4pm
Fresh, locally grown strawberries!
Live music Saturday and Sunday
Local artisans bringing their handmade goods, business expo, food & live music. Activities for everyone!
Afton Town Square Park
3418 St. Croix Trail S. – Afton, MN 55001

Also Enjoy Dining at CURRENT Restaurant and Bar, Swirl Wine Bar and make a night of it by staying at the Historic Afton House Inn.
Reservations – Call 651-436-8883

Girls Night Out in Afton
2020-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Swirl Wine Bar, 3291 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Join us for Girls Night Out in Afton on Thursday, February 20, 2020
Happy Hour Starts at 3-6pm at CURRENT Restaurant and Bar
Free Wine Tasting at Swirl Wine Bar at 5:30 pm
Free Wine Bingo at Swirl Wine Bar – Win Prizes
30% off Lodging on February 20th when you mention Girls Night Out
Bring your Girlfriends for a great night out.

Acoustical Wine Dinner
2020-01-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Afton House Inn’s Wheel Room, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Acoustical Wine Dinner
Friday January 24, 2020
5-course dinner plus hors d’oeuvres paired with 5 wines
and Live Music by Carol Z + Phil Kadidlo
Reception starts @6:30 | First Course @7pm
Hors d’oeuvre Reception
butler passed hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine
Salad
Organic field greens, honey-walnuts, blueberries, Brie croquets, shallots, herbs and champagne vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: Chateau Bonnet – Bordeaux, France
Pasta
Stuffed Manicotti – chicken, porcini, Ricotta, spinach, fennel, oregano
Wine Pairing: ‘Bonacchi Rosso di Montalcino – Montalcino – Tuscany, Italy
Interlude
Blueberry Sorbet
Main
Argentinian Grilled Flank Steak, chimichurri, naan
Wine Pairing: Achaval Ferrer Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina
Dessert
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Wine Pairing: Bear Flag Zinfandel – Sonoma County, California
Coffee
$70 per person + tax and 20% staff service charge
Reservations Required
651-436-8883

Girls Night Out in Afton - Swirl Wine Bar
2020-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Swirl Wine Bar, 3291 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Join us for Girls Night Out in Afton on Thursday, January 16 5- 8pm or later
30% off any Room for Lodging when mentionioning Girls Night Out Special Discount
Happy Hour Starts at CURRENT Restaurant from 3-6 pm
Free Wine Tasting at Swirl Wine Bar starts at 5:30
Free Wine Bingo
Prizes
Fun

Baglio's Holiday Style Show
2019-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | MN
Join us for a Fabulous Style Show from Baglio;s of Afton and Plated Luncheon.
Saturday, December 7th – Seating at 1 pm
For Tickets call Baglio’s at 651-436-1506

Afton Village Holiday
2019-12-06 08:00 - 2019-12-07 17:00 | MN
Join in on the Holiday Festivites in Afton on Friday, December 6th 5-9pm and Saturday, December 7th 9 am – 4pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony – Friday
Horse & Wagon Rides – Friday and Saturday
Christmas Carolers and more
Breakfast with Santa at the Afton House Inn on Saturday
Reserve your dining Reservations for Fine Dining soon as we will be sold out!
Details to be posted soon.

Pockets of Joy - Comedy in the Chaos
2019-11-30 18:45 - 21:00 | MN
Saturday, November 30th
Pockets of Joy – Comedy in the Chaos
Join us of an amazing night of great food and laughters.
6:45pm Seating
7pm Dinner – 7:30pm Show
$49.95/person plus tax and Service Fee

Dinner Menu
Caesar Salad
Green Beens and Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Parmesan
Housmade Meat Lasagna
Mostaccioli
Rolls & Butter
Tiramisu Dessert – Served

You’re Performers:
Roxane Battle
Roxane Battle is a veteran television journalist, author and mom. Her award-winning memoir, Pockets of Joy: Deciding to Be Happy, Choosing to Be Free (Whitaker House 2017), became an Amazon best-seller in multiple categories. www.roxanebattle.com
Following her successful television news career as an anchor and reporter at the Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE-TV, Roxane now works as a creative consultant and contributing host on The Jason Show on FOX9-TV. She is a nationally sought-after speaker, frequently delivering keynotes on the topics of finding joy, navigating life transitions and work-life merge.

Tiffany Norton
Tiffany Norton is winner of the 2016 People’s Choice Award for Best Local Comic by City Pages Magazine. Originally from St. Paul, MN, she is currently a touring stand-up comedian, Radio Personality/Traffic Reporter and Executive Producer of the award winning, Moon and Staci Show on KS95-FM 94.5 in Minneapolis. www.tiffanynorton.com
Miss Shannan
Miss Shannan Paul is a nationally touring comedian, Radio and Television host, plus she is a Social Instigator. She has appeared on “Nick Mom’s Night Out,” “Laughs TV” and Hulu. She regularly brings her wit, whimsy and pop culture expertise to Twin Cities television as part of “The Jason Show.” Plus, hear Miss Shannan on MyTalk 107.1, and her podcasts called “Be Our Geek” and “Enthusiastic Women.” www.missshannan.com

Northern Itlalian Wine Dinner
2019-11-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Afton House Inn’s Wheel Room, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Northern Italian Wine Dinner
Friday November 22, 2019
Reception starts @6:30 | First Course @7pm
8-Course Dinner
Paired with 5 wines plus Venetian Reception Cocktail
Aperitivo
Olives, hazelnut, Grana Padano with Spritz Veneziano
Antipasti
Venetian Bruschetta – sun dried tomato butter, Asiago, olive oil, basil
Wine Pairing: Renato Ratti “Battaglione” Barbera d’Asti – Piedmont, Italy
Primi
Pappardelle Bolognese – grape tomato, Grana Padano, fresh herbs
Wine Pairing: Renato Ratti “Ochetti” Nebbiolo – Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Secondi
Stuffed Porchetta – sage, rosemary, dill-fingerling potato, green bean, fennel-peppercorn sauce
Wine Pairing: Allegrini Valpolicella – Veneto, Italy
Insalata
Apple, kale, pomegranate vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: Pieropan Soave Classico – Veneto, Italy
Formaggi E Frutta
Fontina, Gorgonzola, strawberry, pear
Dolce
Zabaglione, berries, mint
Wine Pairing: La Marca Prosecco Luminore DOCG – Veneto, Italy
Caffé Americano
RESERVATIONS CALL 651-436-8883
$70 per person + tax and 20% staff service charge

Afton Trick or Treat Trail
2019-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | MN
Bring the Ghosts and Gobblins and Witches to Afton for its annual Trick or Treat Trail
Activities and Treats at all the shops
Saturday, October 26
11am – 2pm

Comedy Dinner Show Featuring Scott Hansen - MN Comedian of the Year
2019-07-26 18:45 - 21:00 | MN
Friday, July 26th, 2019
Scott Hansen – MN Comedian of the YEAR
Tim Cavanaugh – Featured on Showtime, NBC, HBO, Comedy Central
COMEDY DINNER SHOW

Ready to laugh hard?
Enjoy our Beer Battered Frish Fry Buffet & Downright Hilarious Comedy Show. Scott Hansen has made over 1 million people laugh with numerous national tv appearances. He has appeared on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, A & E as well as numerous radio stations including XM & Sirius Satellite Radio
6:45pm: Seating – 7pm: Dinner
7:30–9pm: Comedy Show
Comedy Dinner Menu
Afton House Inn Caesar Salad
Beer Battered Cod
Straight Cut French Fries
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
All for just $39.95 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
CALL 651-436-8883 For Reservations
Cash Bar Available

Wine Dinner 5 Course - May 10th
2019-05-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Afton House Inn, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Join us for our May 5-Course South African Wine Dinner
Friday, May 10, 2019
6:30pm
Wine Dinner Menu
Reception
Butler passed hors d’oeuvres
Sparkling Wine
Salad
Gigante bean, bibb lettuce, ricotta, egg
Wine Pairing: HPF ‘Witbroodjie’ Semillon
Fish
Baked Mahi Mahi
Bed of oyster and crimini mushrooms, wilted arugula, grape tomato
Wine Pairing: HPF ‘Posmeester’ Merlot
Intermezzo
Mango-Banana Sorbet
Braai
Beef brisket and Briyani Indian rice
Wine Pairing: HPF ‘Klienboet’ Bordeaux Style’ Red Blend
Cape South Dessert
Amarula Milk Tart
Wine Pairing: HPF ‘Bloos’ Rose’
$59.95 per person plus tax and gratuity

Girls Night Out in Afton
2019-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Swirl Wine Bar, 3291 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Join us for Girls Night Out in Afton on Thursday, March 21st.
Happy Hour Starts at CURRENT Restaurant from 3-6 pm
Vendors will be set up in the Hall of Swirl Wine Bar
Party Lite Candles
Norwex
Auntie Kay Accessories
Downtown Divas
Essential Body Wear
Doterra
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Hemp
Bubba Books
Free Wine Tasting at Swirl Wine Bar at 5:30 pm
Free WineO Bingo at Swirl Wine Bar – Starts at 6:30 pm – Win Prizes

5-Course Italian Wine Dinner
2019-01-18 18:30 - 21:30 | MN
Northern Italian Wine Dinner
Friday January 18, 2019
5-course dinner plus hors d’oeuvres paired with 5 wines
Reception starts @6:30 | First Course @7pm
Hors d’oeuvre Reception
butler passed hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine
Mozzarella Insalada
Prosciutto, roasted red pepper, arugula, balsamic reduction, olive oil, sea salt
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio – Trentino, Italy
Pasta Rotolo
Italian sausage, olive, spinach, pine nuts, ricotta, tomato basil, fontina
Renato Ratti “Battaglione” Barbara d’Asti – Piedmont, Italy
Lemoncello Sorbet
Lamb Osso Buco
Rosemary, polenta, rapini, natural sugo
Renato Ratti “Ochetti” Nebbiolo – Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Flourless Chocolate Tort
Vanilla gelato, chocolate-espresso fudge
Tenuta Polvaro Cab based Red Blend – Veneto, Italy
$65 per person + tax and 20% staff service charge
Reservations Required
651-436-8883

Holiday Wine Dinner
2018-12-14 18:30 - 21:30 | MN
Holiday Wine Dinner
Friday, December 14, 2018
6:30pm sparkling wine reception with butler passed Hors d’oeuvres
Dinner Served at 7pm
Scallops
pan reduction, glace de poulet, tomato, basil chiffonade
Wine Pairing: Locations Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand
Truffle Polenta
bolognese,herbs, grana podano, truffle oil
Wine Pairing: J Vineyards ‘Black’ Pinot Noir – Multi-Appelated, California
Pomegranate Granita
Bison Sirloin
bourbon-cranberry demi-glace, roasted vegetable and cheese strudel
Wine Pairing: Clos de los Siete Red Blend – Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Dessert
mixed berries, caramel oatmeal cup, Riesling zabaglione
Wine Pairing: J Lohr Late Harvest Riesling – Paso Robles, California
$59.95/person plus tax and 20% staff grautity
Reservations CALL 651-436-8883

South Africa Wine Dinner - Nov. 16, 2018
2018-11-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Afton House Inn’s Wheel Room, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
South Africa Wine Dinner

Friday November 16, 2018
5-course dinner plus hors d’oeuvres paired with 7 wines
Reception starts @6:30 | First Course @7pm

Hors d’oeuvre Reception
butler passed hors d’oeuvres and Solara Sauvignon Blanc

Butterfish and Cucumber Soup
shallots, cucumber, white wine, garlic, fresh herbs, tomato, crostini
Arendsig Chenin Blanc 2017 – Robertson, South Africa

Grilled Lamb Lollipop
fresh herbs, roasted fingerling, arugula,
Arendsig Grenache 2016 – Robertson, South Africa

Pinotage Comparative
Arendsig Pinotage 2017 ‘Batch 7’ – Robertson, South Africa
Arendsig Pinotage 2017 ‘Batch 8’ – Robertson, South Africa

Braised Beef Short ribs
bone in, espresso rub, red wine, farro risotto
Arendsig Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Robertson, South Africa

Triple Chocolate Terrine
Blackberry compote, crème anglaise
Arendsig Shiraz 2017 – Robertson, South Africa

$59.95 per person + tax and 20% staff service charge
Reservations Required
$59.95 per person + Tax & Gratuity
Wine will be paired with each course

Ultimate Girls Night Out in Afton!
2018-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Afton House Inn, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Thursday October 21, 2018
5 – 8pm or later…
Thursday October 18, 2018 Ultimate Girls Night Out. Free Wine Tasting at Swirl Wine Bar. 1/2 price appetizers at CURRENT Restaurant 3- 6 pm along with chances to win prizes.
Stay the Night for just $139.00 plus Tax. – Call to get this special rate! 651-436-8883
Register to Wine a My Pillow at Swirl Wine Bar. Register to Win Prizes at CURRENT Restaurant.

Ultimate Girls Night Out in Afton!
2018-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | MN
Thursday, May 17
Stop in Swirl Wine Bar and CURRENT Restaurant to win prizes and enjoy free wine tasting and appetizer specials.
, 2018
5 – 8pm or later…
Every Third Thursday of each month is our Girls Night Out. We’ll of course have a complimentary wine tasting at Swirl Wine Bar, PLUS we’ll have a fun prize game of “Heads and Tails”
Also, our neighboring restaurant, CURRENT will have 1/2 priced apps from 4 – 7pm AND register to wine prizes.
For the Month of May register to Win a My Pillow. (My Pillows are just the best)
Stay the Night for just $139.00 plus Tax. Enjoy Breakfast in the morning starting at 9am. – Call to get this special rate! 651-436-8883
For more details call 651-436-8883 as we get closer to the date!

Best of the Best 5-Course Wine Dinner
2018-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Friday April 27th, 2018
5-course dinner plus hors d’oeuvres paired with 5 wines
Reception starts @6:30 | First Course @7pm
Hors d’oeuvre Reception
butler passed hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine
New Zealand Quinoa Salad
red quinoa, spinach, kiwi, watermelon radish, pickled pearl onions, lemon berry vinaigrette
Meiomi Pinot Noir Rosé – Monterey, Sonoma, & Santa Barbara, California
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Lollipops
mango chutney, spiced yogurt sauce
J Vineyards Pinot Noir – Monterey, Sonoma, & Santa Barbara, California
Frozen Palate Cleanser
cucumber, peppercorn, agave, gin, pecans
Las Vegas Strip Steak
cracked pink peppercorn, rosemary, garlic parmesan fries, white truffle butter, ratatouille
Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon – Central Coast, California
Hot Cocoa Crème Brûlée
graham cracker crust, toasted marshmallows, cocoa nib dust, mocha espresso chantilly cream
Frei Brothers Zinfandel – Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
$59.95 per person + tax and 20% staff service charge
Reservations Required
651-436-8883

Ultimate Girls Night Out in Afton!
2018-03-15 17:00 - 20:00 | MN
Girls Night Out – March 15th, 2018

Thursday, March 15, 2018
5 – 8pm or later…
Every Third Thursday of each month is our Girls Night Out. We’ll of course have a complimentary wine tasting at Swirl Wine Bar, PLUS we’ll have a fun prize game of “Heads and Tails”
Also, our neighboring restaurant, CURRENT will have 1/2 priced apps from 4 – 7pm AND register to wine prizes.
For the Month of March register to Win a My Pillow. (My Pillows are just the best)
Stay the Night for just $139.00 plus Tax. Enjoy Breakfast in the morning starting at 9am. – Call to get this special rate! 651-436-8883

Friday Lent Specials!
2018-02-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Afton House Inn, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Reserve now for a great dining experience at the Historic Afton House Inn.
We will be featuring Lent Specials for Dining at the Historic Afton House Inn and Also the CURRENT restaurant and bar.

150th Anniversary Wine Dinner
2018-01-19 18:30 - 21:30 | MN
Afton House Inn’s 150th Anniversary
5-Course Wine Dinner

Friday, January 19th, 2018
Limited Seating

6:30pm Seating
7pm – 1st Course Served
Reception
Passed Horsd’oeuvres with Champagne

Salad
Afton House Inn Signature Caesar Salad

Marry Hill Proprietors Reserve Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, WA

Seafood
Shrimp Dijon Flambé
Sileni Pinot Noir ~ Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Entree
Afton House Inn Signature Steak Diane
Joseph Carr Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Bananas Foster Flambé
J Lohr Late Harvest Riesling
$59.95 per person + Tax & Service Fee

Holiday Wine Dinner
2017-12-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Afton House Inn’s Wheel Room, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
Holiday Wine Dinner
Friday, December 15, 2017
6:30 pm sparkling wine reception with butler passed Hors d’oeuvres & Dinner Served at 7pm
First Course
Organic Greens with Candied Pistachios, Sunflower Sprouts & Grana Padano with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc
Entrée
Peppercorn Crusted Fillet with Brandy Demi Glaze & Bacon Wrapped Lobster Tail with Braised Spinach & Creme Fraiche Potato
Wine Pairing: Joseph Carr Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Dessert
Candy Cane Cake with Milk Chocolate
Wine Pairing: Paso Creek Zinfandel
Each course will be paired with a fabulous wine by Dave Jarvis, Owner and Chef Sean Dixon.
$45 pp plus tax and 20% service fee
CALL 651-436-8883 For Reservations

6-Course Italian Wine Dinner
2017-11-17 18:30 - 21:30 | MN
6-Course Italian Wine Dinner
Friday November 17, 2017
6:30pm Seating
7pm – 1st Course Served
Reception – Passed Hors’Doeuvres
Salad Course
Deconstructed Caprese 3 ways – Dried, Fresh and Pickled
with Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Grilled Bread and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ruffino Orvieto Classico DOC ~ Umbria, Italy
Fish Course
Corvina Seabass braised with Sicilian Olives & Orange
Pieropan Soave Classico DOC ~ Veneto, Italy
Pasta Course
Open Face Lasagna with Eggplant Bolognese
Renatto Ratti Barbera D’Asti DOCG ~ Piedmont, Italy
Lemoncello Sorbet Intermezzo
Main Course
Beef Tenderloin with Gremolata, White Bean Polenta & Marsala Demi Glaze
Brancaia Tre Super Tuscan IGT ~ Tuscany, Italy
Dessert
House made Ferrero Rocher Chocolate
Urlo Red Blend IGT ~ Tuscany, Italy
$65 per person + tax & 20% service fee

Girls Night Out
2017-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | MN
Girls Night Out – October 19, 2017
Mini GNO Edition

Thursday October 19th
5 – 8pm or later…
Thursday October 19th Girls Night Out. Free Wine Tasting at Swirl Wine Bar. 1/2 price appetizers at CURRENT Restaurant 4- 7 pm along with Plinko game for a chance to wine prizes.
Stay the Night for just $99.00 plus Tax. – Call to get this special rate! 651-436-8883

Ultimate Girls Night Out
2017-04-20 17:00 | MN
Girls Night Out – April 20th
Mini GNO Edition

This Thursday April 20th
5 – 8pm or later…
This Thursday is our mini edition of Girls Night Out. We’ll of course have a complimentary wine tasting, PLUS we’ll have a fun prize game of “Heads or Tails” at 7pm and 8pm!
Also, our neighboring restaurant, CURRENT will have 1/2 priced apps from 4 – 7pm AND the Plinko game for a chance to win prizes
Stay the Night for just $99.00 plus Tax. – Call to get this special rate! 651-436-8883

Easter Brunch Cruise on the St. Croix River
2017-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Croix River Cruises, 498 1st Street, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
Easter Brunch Cruise
11:30AM Boarding – 12-2pm Cruise
Treat your family to a memorable brunch on the St. Croix River.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne as your board.
MENU
Fresh Cut Fruit Platter
Domestic Cheeses & Crackers
Potato Salad with Hard Boiled Egg
Pasta Salad with Crunchy Veggies
Caesar Salad with Parmesan & Croutons
Scrambled Eggs with Wisconsin White Cheddar
Butter-Parsley Red Potatoes
Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Smoked Kielbasa
Steamed Fresh Green Beans and Carrots
Fruit Filled Pancakes with Maple Syrup House
Spiced Baked Chicken
Slow Roasted Pot Roast with Root Vegetables & Demi-Glace
Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with Fresh Limes
Assorted Muffins & Pastries
Chef’s Choice Desserts
Orange Juice for kids
Coffee for adults
Reservations: Call 651-436-8883
visit our Cruise Calendar to make online reservations.

5-Course BBQ BEER DINNER
2017-03-02 18:30 - 21:00 | MN
Join us at CURRENT Restaurant for our March 2nd – 5 course BBQ & Beer Dinner
paired with a different beer selection for each course.
Course 1
Hardwood Smoked Chicken Wings with Carolina Style BBQ Sauce
Course 2
Smoked Turkey Gumbo with white Cheddar Corn Bread
Course 3
Dry rub Baby back ribs with pickled red onions & Gates BBQ Sauce
Course 4
Smoked Brisket with Guajillo Chile BBQ Sauce and Cowboy beans
Course 5
Sweet Potato Pice with Vanilla Ice cream
Price : $49.95/person plus tax and gratuity

5-Course Sweetheart Wine Dinner
2017-02-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Afton House Inn, 3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN, 55001, United States
5-Course Sweetheart Wine Dinner
Friday, February 10th
6:30 p.m. Champagne Receptioneoo with passed appetizers apetiser
7:00 p.m. Dinner
First Course
Baked Oysters Florentine
Charles Smith ‘Kung Fu Girl’ Riesling – Washington State, 2015

Second Course
Pasta Napkin with Lobster, Basil pesto & Grana Padano
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay – Napa Valley, CA, 2013

Intermezzo Sorbet

Entree Course
Coffee & Cinnamon dusted Filet Mignon with potato croquet
and crisp asparagus spears
Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon – Washington State, 2014
Dessert
Chocolate 3-ways
Flourless Chocolate Torte, Chocolate Mousse, and Chocolate Truffle
Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel – Napa Valley, CA, 2014

$59.95/person plus tax and 20% gratuity
Plus, receive a special gift from RF Moeller Jeweler
