Upcoming Events:
Saint Paul Hotel
Sip & Shop
November 6th, 4-7 pm
Our first event of the 2026 holiday season is nearly here! Please join us this Friday at the beautiful Saint Paul Hotel, for their Sip & Shop Holiday Market! Wear that outfit you've been saving for a swanky night out, and enjoy complimentary nibbles crafted by their expert chefs. Beer, wine and cocktails will also be available. If you've never been inside this historic building, this is a great opportunity! There's a cozy fireplace in the lobby, the ballroom (hosting over 15 local artists) is stunning, and there's usually someone at the grand piano providing elegant entertainment. And of course we will be there with our new holiday candles!
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Click the link for more info. This event is free to attend but the hotel appreciates an RSVP to help them better prepare for guests.
Holiday Candles
Happening Soon...
Happy November friends!
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Right now our floor is covered in the kids Halloween candy, our jack-o-lanters haven't even begun to shrivel up, and the costumes have yet to be put away. So we're taking a breath, and we're NOT launching our holiday collection on November 1st. Oh we've been working hard on it, and we're excited to show you some fun and festive stuff, but we're giving ourselves and YOU a little tiny bit of space to catch a breath after spooky season.
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But if you're ready to jump right into the merry making, you don't have to wait long! We're launching our 2026 holiday collection on Wednesday, Nov. 4th. If you're not already on our VIP Newsletter list, do that now so you get a special coupon code on launch day!
NEWs!
September 2026
We couldn't be more honored to be given the
Award for Excellence at this years St. Louis Park Art Fair!
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What a surprise it was to hear this announcement! Thank you to the arts board and to the hard working organizers and volunteers for acknowledging all the hard work we put into our craft. Thank you also to our wonderful customers, who keep returning and buying their candles with us!
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Don't forget to
trim your wick!
every time
Our #1 candle tip is this: TRIM YOUR WICK
After each burn, once the wax has cooled, it's important to remove the black crumbling ash before relighting. You can use a wick trimmer, a scissors, or even just pinch off as much as you can with your fingers. Removing the excess ash makes relighting easier, keeps the flame at a safe height, and prevents smoking of the jar. The wax also burns more efficiently so your candle will last longer too! Now that's advice we can all get behind!
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Want a fancy wick trimmer like the one in the photo? We've got you covered here.
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stockists
General Store of Minnetonka - Minnetonka
Split Rock Light House State Park
Sota Clothing Co. - St. Louis Park & Stillwater
Itasca State Park Gift Shop - Park Rapids
Blue Earth County Historical Society Gift Shop - Mankato
Minnesota State of Nice - MSP Airport, Terminal 1
Inspired Life + Art - MSP Airport, Terminal 1, Concourse C
Gooseberry Falls State Park, lodge gift shop - Two Harbors
Oldies & Goodies - White Bear Lake
LIT Decor & Gifts - Detroit Lakes
Kowaski's Markets - Edina, Grand Ave, Oak Park, Shoreview, & White Bear Lake
Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center - Downtown Nicollet Mall, MPLS
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About Us
What's in a name?
'Sota Cracklers! It's a terrible, terrible pun... so of course we went with it! Actually the name of our made-in-Minnesota candles is partly derived from the crackling wooden wicks we use! We're also BIG fans of Minnesota & proud to call the state our home! That's why our scents are named after places & things that are uniquely Minnesotan, like our piney Northwoods scent, or our fresh and watery Lake Superior Splash scent.
We value quality, craftsmanship, & beautiful design. We strive to bring you a bit of nature with our crackling wood wicks, set into naturally smoke-less soy wax candles, which fit brilliantly into any modern or traditional home decor. Our wood wicks are responsibly sourced from US forests & our wax is also made from American grown soy beans. All our candles are carefully poured by hand, in small batches, in our White Bear Lake home studio for your enjoyment.
Contact Us
Have a question about something? Reach out, we’d be happy to hear from you. If you are inquiring about becoming a stockist & would like wholesale information, please include your store name & location in your message.