Highlights from this week:
Aug. 5-7, Lanesboro
Buffalo Bill Days
Aug. 6-7, Minneapolis
Uptown Art Fair & Powderhorn Art Fair
Aug. 5-7, Aitkin
Riverboat Heritage Days
Aug. 3-6, Bemidji
Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival
Aug. 4-7, Grand Marias
Fisherman's Picnic
And be sure to check out the amazing line-up of county fairs this weekend!
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Aug. 3-7, Duluth
Spirit Valley Days
This neighborhood festival features a classic car show, parade, 5K
walk/run, music in the park, stage shows, children's games, canoe and
kayak tours of the St. Louis River, Western Garden Tour, and the
not-to-be-missed street dance. Grand and Central Avenues in West Duluth.
Central Ave. I-35 exit. 218-391-3696
Aug. 4-7, Grand Marias
Fisherman's Picnic
The 87th Annual Fisherman's Picnic includes a wide array of festivities
including daily contests with prizes, live music, Crazy Days sales,
children's activities, craft show, parade, popular fishburger stand, Big
Fish contest, and fireworks display. Downtown Grand Marais.
218-387-2524
Aug. 5-7, Grand Rapids
Tall Timber Days
Tall Timber Days features a wide array of activities including an arts
and crafts fair, chainsaw carving, children's activities, an education
tent, live music & street dances, beer garden, Timberworks
Lumberjack shows, pet parade, bingo tent, non-denominational service,
and the Shriners' Parade. 218-398-1242
Aug. 10-14, Chisholm
Doc "Moonlight" Graham Days
This large community event includes parades, tournaments, a street
dance, Longyear Lake Youth Fishing Contest, movie in the park, car show,
pub crawl, special exhibits at the Minnesota Museum of Mining, and St.
Joseph's Annual Outdoor Picnic Mass, all to celebrate "Shoeless Joe," a
revered town doctor who was the inspiration for a character in the movie
"Field of Dreams." 218-254-7931
Aug. 12-14, Duluth
Bayfront Blues Festival
Bayfront Blues Festival is one of the largest annual outdoor music
events in the upper Midwest. Each year nearly 20,000 fans are treated to
more than thirty different acts on two stages at one of the region's
most beautiful open-air venues. This year's blues/rock acts include Sena
Ehrhardt & Cole Allen, Reverend Raven, War, Javier & The
Innocent Sons, Southern Hospitality, and John Mayall. Bayfront Festival
Park. 218-722-4011, 715-394-6831
Aug. 18-21, Duluth
Tall Ships Duluth 2016 & Art in Bayfront Park
Anyone with a passion for history, boats and all things nautical should
make plans now to visit Duluth for the fourth installment of Tall Ships!
This is a rare chance explore on some of the grandest ships of yore
with ship tours, daily sails, educational programming, great food and
beverage, live entertainment and fun for the entire family! In addition,
enjoy Art in Bayfront Park featuring more than 150 high quality art
vendors! 877-435-9849
Aug. 3-6, Bemidji
Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival
The 11th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival features four days of
fun for the entire family with Dragon Boat races, great food, live
music, children's activities, the Parade of Teams, cultural performances
and more along the shores of beautiful Lake Bemidji. Don't miss WCCO's
Amelia Santaniello and Liz Collin as they broadcast live from Lake
Bemidji, Aug. 4 & 5. 218-444-3541, 800-458-2223
Aug. 4-6, Detroit Lakes
WE Fest
WE Fest is considered by many to be America's best camping and country
music festival! This year's featured artists include Eric Church, Kid
Rock, Tim McGraw, and Steven Tyler with the Loving Mary Band. Soo Pass
Ranch. 800-493-3378, 800-4WE-FEST
Aug. 5-7, Park Rapids
Lake Itasca Family Music Festival
Your family will enjoy spending time together at the area's best
family music festival! This enriching weekend of gospel music and
inspiration features concerts by numerous performers, a fiddle contest,
open stage jams, Workshops, Old-Time Hymn Sing, children's activities,
great food and camping. Lake Itasca Region Pioneer grounds near Itasca
State Park. 218-333-1421
Aug. 11-13, Park Rapids
Legends & Logging Days
This is Park Rapids' signature summer celebration with Lumberjack
Shows and Interactive Camp at the historical homestead, logging
demonstrations, master chainsaw carvers, carvings auction, archers, live
music, water wars, and lots of family activities. East 40 Park Rapids
Antique Tractor Grounds. 218-732-4111
Aug. 12, Bemidji
International Day at Concordia Language Villages
International Day takes place at Waldsee, the German Language Village
Concordia Language Villages. Highlights include the Global Summit,
Global Market, Global Art Show, Parade of Flags, exhibitor tent, World
Cup Soccer Extravaganza, Destination Imagination, Dragon Boat &
Voyageur Canoe races, canoe rides, and guided bus tours of the village
sites. Free shuttle service is available from the Turtle River Community
Center. Complete details.
218-586-8500
Aug. 17-20, Crookston
Ox Cart Days
Ox Cart Days festivities include bed races, tractor pedal pull,
medallion hunt, fun runs, Veteran's Ceremony, canoe & kayak races,
air boat rides, live entertainment, Classic Cruisers Car show, Torch
Light Parade, and a spectacular fireworks finale! North Ash Street,
Central Park and SCS Arena. 218-281-4320, 800-809-5997
Aug. 5-6, Pine River
Pine River Community, Merchant & Flea Market Sales
The Pine River Community/Merchant Garage Sale includes garage sales
throughout the community, merchant sidewalk sales, the Pine River Flea
Market at the historic Pine River Railroad Depot and "Pie On Park
Avenue" on Friday, and Cupcake Wars at The Warehouse on Saturday.
218-587-4000, 218-587-2585
Aug. 5-7, Aitkin
Riverboat Heritage Days
Riverboat Days kicks-off Friday night with the Miss Aitkin Scholarship
Pageant and the crowning of the Riverboat Captain and Queen. On
Saturday, enjoy the Run to the Dump, parade, Riverside Pub BBQ Cook-Off,
craft fair, and live music. Sunday morning festivities include the 8th
Annual Knights of Columbus Marv Lutgen Memorial Car Show. 218-927-2316
Aug. 7, Little Falls
Living History - Meet the Lindberghs
Learn what life was like for Charles Lindbergh growing up on a farm
during World War I. Costumed interpreters portraying Lindbergh family
members and neighbors will provide insights into young Charles'
interests in aviation, technology and nature. Charles A. Lindbergh
Historic Site. 320-616-5421
Aug. 11-14, Vergas
Looney Daze
Vergas's annual festival includes a parade, street fair, flea market,
Looney Loon Egg Hunt, Loon Calling Contest, car show, water fights, 5K
run/walk, street dance, beer gardens, great food vendors, rummage sales,
and much more. 218-342-2091, 218-841-0712
Aug. 11-14, Richmond
Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
Take part in four days of professional bluegrass and old-time string
band music. In addition to concerts on five stages, enjoy workshops,
instrument showcases, dances, kids' activities, food & merchandise
vendors, and plenty of campground jam sessions. Come for the day or camp
for the weekend. El Rancho Mañana Campground. 800-635-3037,
612-285-9133
Aug. 20, Vining
Watermelon Day
The annual Watermelon Day celebration includes the Run for the Melon
5K/10K, arts & Craft show, children's games, petting zoo, pony
rides, live music, free watermelon, drawings, and an evening parade.
218-769-4432
June 23 - Aug. 27, Apple Valley
Music in the Zoo
Music in the Zoo features an incredible and eclectic lineup of high
profile headliners, iconic musical luminaries, and up-and-coming buzz
bands. Your concert ticket gets you into the zoo prior to the concerts
so you can check out the incredible animals as well! Complete lineup.
Weesner Family Amphitheater at the Minnesota Zoo. 800-514-3849
Aug. 5-7, Minneapolis
Uptown Art Fair
This award-winning fine arts festival features 350 fine artisans, live
music and stage performances, family activities, a youth art fair, wine
and beer gardens, and more. Ride free to the fair! 612-823-4581
Aug. 5-7, Jordan
Scott-Carver Threshers Harvest Festival
The Scott-Carver Threshers Harvest Festival features tractors, gas &
steam engines, and farm machinery from long ago. In addition, visitors
will enjoy pancake breakfasts, craft and flea market, a daily parade and
tractor challenge, great fair foods, live music, operating print shop,
blacksmith demos, potato digging, and operating lathe and shingle mill.
Scott County Fairgrounds. 952-686-3191
Aug. 6, Center City
HazelFest
This day-long chemical-free community festival features bands, recovery
speakers, exhibitors, food trucks, and family activities. Musical
performers include Cloud Cult, Hippo Campus, Davina & The Vagabonds,
The Honeydogs, and Pushing Chain. Hazelden Campus. 651-312-3014
Aug. 6, Plymouth
Blues Brews N BBQs
Blues, craft beer, and smokin' barbecue come together for the 5th year!
Don't miss Wisconsin blues powerhouses Reverend Raven & The Chain
Smokin' Altar Boys, and The Jimmys! Minnesota favorites, Lisa Wenger,
and Cole Allen will also perform. Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of
Plymouth. 763-509-9409
Aug. 6-7, Minneapolis
Powderhorn Art Fair
The 25th Annual Powderhorn Art Fair is one of the finest juried
regional art fairs in the country. Set in a pastoral, 66-acre city park,
Powderhorn Art Fair features 184 regional and national artists of
varied disciplines, as well as a Community Showcase and Group
Exhibitions from the Powderhorn area. Get your free bus and light rail pass.
612-767-3515
Aug. 6-7, Cambridge
Cambridge Antique Fair
The Cambridge Antique Fair hosts roughly 200 antique dealers from all
over the Midwest, with a great selection of food, and prize drawings.
Isanti County Fairgrounds. 763-434-6664
Aug. 7-15, New Brighton
Stockyard Days
The 35th Annual Stockyard Days celebration includes parades, street
dances, car show, great food and craft vendors, medallion hunt, movie
night, swap meet, karaoke contest, duck race, and the fishing of the 120
Mile Antique Car Run featuring cars that were built before 1909. Long
Lake Regional Park.
Aug. 12-14, St. Paul
Irish Fair of Minnesota
This three-day annual celebration of Irish heritage and culture is the
largest free celebration of its kind in the nation. Highlights include
step dance, traditional group dance, Gaelic sports, cultural displays,
Celtic marketplace, native Irish dogs, traditional tea room, Irish food
and drink, and several local and international bands. Special musicians
and speakers the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Harriet
Island. 651-645-0221
Aug. 12-14, Shakopee
2016 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi
Experience Native American dancing by numerous Indian nations with a
whirl of colors, sights and sounds, complete with a Master of Ceremonies
and two drum groups. See dancers of all ages in full regalia,
experience a Native American Grand Entry, learn about the various dance
styles, and participate in the Intertribal and Round Dance. Mall of
America Rotunda.
952-445-8900
Aug. 12-14, Taylors Falls
Almelund Threshing Show
The Almelund Threshing Show comes to life with steam threshing, a huge
tractor display, live music, tractor pulls, a gigantic flea market,
steam-powered sawmill, antique gas engines, blacksmith shop, car &
truck show, glass blowing, barber shop, beer garden, and fair food!
Almelund Threshing Grounds. 651-583-2083, 651-257-1177
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances - tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Ray LaMontagne at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Aug. 4
Legends of Motown at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Aug. 5
Gabriel Iglesias at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Aug. 6
Gwen Stefani at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Aug. 7
The Beach Boys at the Historic State Theatre, Aug. 7
Journey & The Doobie Brothers at the Xcel Energy Center, Aug. 9
En Vogue 90s Explosion at
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Aug. 12
Luke Bryan: Kill the Lights Tour 2016 at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Aug. 19
Weird Al Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour at the Historic State Theatre, Aug. 19
Metallica at the US Bank Stadium, Aug. 20
Toby Keith at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Aug. 20
Don Henley at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Aug. 25
Charlie Wilson with special guest Fantasia at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Aug. 26
Jay Leno at
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Aug. 27
Dixie Chicks DCX World Tour MMXVI at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Aug. 27-28
Happy Together Tour 2016 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Aug. 29
G-Easy at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Aug. 30
Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Aug. 31
Alabama with special guest Levon at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Sept. 1
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams at the U.S. Bank Stadium, Sept. 1
The Minnesota Show with Garrison Keillor at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Sept. 2
The Current's Music On-A-Stick featuring Weezer at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Sept. 3
Minnesota State Fair Amateur Contest Finals at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Sept. 4
Trace Adkins at
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Sept. 4
Aug. 4-7, Mankato
RibFest Mankato!
Mankato's 19th Annual RibFest features musical performances throughout
the weekend and a variety of rib vendors from across the nation. Just
some of the performers include Joe Diffie, Bret Michaels, Blues
Traveler, and The Chris Hawkey Band! Rib vendors will compete for Best
Ribs, Best Pulled-Pork, and People's Choice. Vetter Stone Amphitheater.
507-389-3000
Aug. 5-7, Lanesboro
Buffalo Bill Days
The 32nd Annual Buffalo Bill Days features a festive marketplace, live
entertainment, dances, tournaments, food booths, grand parade,
performances of The Three Musketeers by the Commonweal Theatre Company,
and fireworks display. In 1900, the first Buffalo Bill Wild West Show
was performed in Lanesboro with a cast consisting of six Native
Americans, Buffalo Bill, White Beaver, and Mr. Man. 507-467-2696
Aug. 5-7, Red Wing
River City Days
River City Days, Red Wing's premier summer festival, offers a variety
of highlights including live entertainment, a large arts and crafts
fair, antique boat show, contests and tournaments, human foosball, car
show, children's games and activities, pancake breakfast, parade, beer
gardens, and a Taste of Red Wing! 651-388-5934
Aug. 13-14, Pipestone
Pipestone Civil War Days
As one of the most enduring and respected events of its type in the
upper Midwest, Pipestone Civil War Days is a tribute to our past. Set in
a beautiful, historic setting, visitors are invited to interact with
civilian and military reenactors. Weekend highlights include camp tours,
children's games, Grand Ball, infantry and artillery maneuvers,
authentic re-enactment of a Civil War battle, educational programs,
etiquette and ballroom dance lessons, Sunday morning church services,
and numerous demonstrations of life in the 1860s. Pageant Grounds.
507-825-2563
Aug. 14, Bechyn
Czech Heritage Festival
The 25th Annual Czech Heritage Festival features live music, polka
dancing (the dance that originated in Bohemia), ethnic foods, games for
the children, farmers' market, handcrafted souvenirs, silent auction,
Polka Mass, special presentation by Peter Vodenka about his family's
1983 escape from communist Czechoslovakia, and performances by the
Wendinger Band, Malek Fishermen Band, and the Sleepy Eye Area Concertina
Club. 320-826-2451
Aug. 19-21, Oronoco/Rochester
Rochester's Gold Rush & Downtown Oronoco's Gold Rush Days
Rochester's Gold Rush features roughly 1200 antique vendors in 9
buildings, as well as outside vendors throughout the 52-acre Olmsted
County Fairgrounds (also known as Graham Park). The Downtown Oronoco
Gold Rush Days features hundreds of dealers from throughout the country.
507-269-1473; 507-367-2111
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