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Cupid’s Arrow at J. Carver: Cocktails and Curated Gifts in Waconia
A one-evening boutique and sip event at J. Carver Distillery—Friday, February 13th, 5:00pm–8:30pm—bringing cocktails and local craft vendors together for Valentine’s shopping.
Cupid’s Arrow at J. Carver: Cocktails and Curated Gifts in Waconia.
Celebrate Valentine’s with cocktails and local crafts at the J. Carver Cupid’s Arrow Boutique and Valentine’s Sip ‘N Shop in Waconia. The distillery’s inviting cocktail room provides a relaxed setting to enjoy a featured J. Carver cocktail while browsing gifts from Minnesota makers—an evening designed for couples, girlfriends, and friends to shop and toast together.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A welcoming cocktail room at the distillery
J. Carver Distillery’s cocktail room is presented as a beautiful, inviting space where guests can sit, relax, and enjoy a featured J. Carver cocktail while the boutique portion of the event runs around them.
Local craft vendors and small businesses
The Cupid’s Arrow boutique gathers local Minnesota craft vendors and small businesses so attendees can browse unique gifts—framing the night as both a social evening and a practical opportunity to find Valentine’s presents.
Affordable access with a redeemable ticket
Admission is $5 per person; that fee can be redeemed at checkout as a credit toward a J. Carver bottle purchase, with a maximum redemption of $5 per person—letting the ticket offset a bottle buy.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The event unfolds as an easy, social night out: arrive at J. Carver Distillery in Waconia, settle into the cocktail room, sample the featured J. Carver cocktail, and move among vendor tables to select gifts—an intimate, low-key Valentine’s shopping experience built around drinks and discovery.
THE SETTING
A welcoming cocktail room at the distillery
J. Carver Distillery’s cocktail room is presented as a beautiful, inviting space where guests can sit, relax, and enjoy a featured J. Carver cocktail while the boutique portion of the event runs around them.
THE SHOPPING
Local craft vendors and small businesses
The Cupid’s Arrow boutique gathers local Minnesota craft vendors and small businesses so attendees can browse unique gifts—framing the night as both a social evening and a practical opportunity to find Valentine’s presents.
THE VALUE
Affordable access with a redeemable ticket
Admission is $5 per person; that fee can be redeemed at checkout as a credit toward a J. Carver bottle purchase, with a maximum redemption of $5 per person—letting the ticket offset a bottle buy.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your $5 event ticket per person (redeemable at checkout as a credit toward a J. Carver bottle purchase; max $5 per person).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and what are the event hours?
The Cupid’s Arrow Valentine’s Boutique and Sip ‘N Shop takes place Friday, February 13th, from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.
Where is the event held and who runs it?
The event is held at J. Carver Distillery in Waconia and is operated by J. Carver Distillery.
How much is admission and is that money usable at the event?
Admission is $5 per person; that fee can be redeemed at checkout as a credit toward a J. Carver bottle purchase, with a maximum redemption of $5 per person.
Is a cocktail included with admission?
Attendees can relax and enjoy a featured J. Carver cocktail in the distillery’s cocktail room during the event.
Are there age restrictions for attendees?
Yes. This event is for individuals 21 years and older.
What kind of vendors will be there?
Local Minnesota craft vendors and small businesses will be selling unique gifts suitable for Valentine’s shopping.