County fair carnival rides!
Highlights this week include:
July 13-16, New Ulm
Bavarian Blast
July 15, Burnsville
International Festival
July 12-15, Sauk Centre
Sinclair Lewis Days
July 13-16, Barnesville
Clay County Fair
July 15, Duluth
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
Southern Minnesota
June 21 - July 30, Winona
Great River Shakespeare Festival
The Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) 2017 plays are "Richard III" and "Comedy of Errors." Also enjoy symposiums, conversations with the company, and Concerts on the Green featuring an evening of free music in front of the theater, giant yard games, and food trucks -- perfect before or after a GRSF show. 507-474-7900, 507-474-9376
July 6-23, Winona
Minnesota Beethoven Festival
Since 2007, the Minnesota Beethoven Festival has celebrated the music and legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, in an unequaled environment of performance, discovery and community, nestled in the quaint bluffs of southeast Minnesota. Complete schedule of performances. 507-474-9055
July 13-16, New Ulm
Bavarian Blast
Bavarian Blast is New Ulm's largest festival of the summer! Celebrate Bavarian heritage and culture with all things German and enjoy a wide variety of German food, German-American music, Schell’s Beer, Bavarian Blast 5K & 10K, the famous Bavarian Blast Parade, and uniquely German contests such as Weiner Dog races and Sauerkraut-eating contest. Brown County Fairgrounds. 507-233-4300
July 14-29 (Fridays & Saturdays), Walnut Grove
Wilder Pageant
The 40th Anniversary Wilder Pageant is a family-oriented outdoor drama based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder in Walnut Grove. Laura narrates the story, reflecting on her life in Walnut Grove in the 1870s. The hillside amphitheater has been developed to allow for extensive lighting, sound, and special effects. Each nightly performance is preceded by the Pageant Singers. 507-859-2174
July 21-23, Franklin
Catfish Derby Days
Weekend festivities during the annual Catfish Derby Days celebration include a fishing contest, street dances, live music, Kiddie Tractor pull, 5K Fun Run, food and beer stands, and a great Sunday afternoon parade. 507-557-2259
July 22-23, Granite
Riverfront Blues Jam & Rib Cook-Off
Enjoy a great ribs and amazing blues music by The Dee Miler Band, The Brother Jon Band, and The Sweet Papa Dave Band along the Minnesota River. American Legion. 320-564-2537
July 28-30, Montgomery
Kolacky Days - Czech Festival
The 83rd Annual Kolacky Days celebrates Montgomery's Czechoslovakian heritage and culture by blending the Czech traditions of the past with today's festival favorites. From authentic Kroj costumes, Czech dancing and Bohemian tractor pull to Kolacky eating- and baking-contests, classic car show, Kiddie & Grande Day parades, carnival, and sporting events. 507-953-0094
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
July 12-16, Lindstrom
Karl Oskar Days
Karl Oskar Days celebrates Lindstrom's Swedish heritage with arts and crafts, live music, entertainment, a parade, street dance, demonstrations, fun vendors, and a fantastic fireworks display. 651-257-0620
July 14-16, New Hope
Duk Duk Daze Festival
This popular city festival includes carnival rides, live music, cash bingo, a craft fair, Friday and Saturday night fireworks, great food, beer gardens, children's activities, and the Minnesota Vikings Gjallarhorn! Northwood Park. 763-531-5129
July 14-16, St. Paul
Highland Fest
The 34th Annual Highland Fest marks summer's midpoint with a place to gather with friends and neighbors. Highlights include live music, juried art fair, petting zoo, wiener dog races, business fair, Home Expo, inflatable rides, games, food and beverage vendors, community picnic, a meat raffle/bingo, Zumba in the Park, wine tasting, movie in the park, beer tent, and the inaugural All Ford Car and Truck Show, commemorating 88 years of the Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant in cooperation with Ford Motor Company. Ford Parkway from River Boulevard to Howell Street. 925-925-4848, 952-278-3142
July 15, Minneapolis
Roots, Rock & Deep Blues Festival 7
The 7th Annual Longfellow #RRDBfest will again include all the unique components of previous years that have set this event apart from the myriad of Twin City outdoor events each summer. Most notably, this award-winning event continues to be artist-driven, volunteer-run and a fundraising mechanism for the brand new non-profit arts organization, The Firehouse Performing Arts Center. The Hook and Ladder Theater.
July 15, Burnsville
International Festival
The 10th Annual International Festival celebrates Burnsville's rich cultural diversity with live performances, Kids' Village, cultural exhibits, art activities and ethnic foods. Nicollet Commons Park. 952-895-4509
July 15, St. Paul
Rondo Days
Spend the day experiencing the exhibits, music and food of Rondo Days! This year’s festival will feature an expanded festival grounds and stage, parade, 5K walk/run, and a separate "mature adult stage" featuring old school R&B, jazz, blues, soul and top 40 music. Rondo Education Center Field & MLK Recreation Center Park. 651-315-7676
July 15-16, Eden Prairie
AirExpo
This is Minnesota's premier aviation event. See up close over 50 World War II, vintage and modern airplanes both flying and on display. Meet and visit with over 60 aviation heroes from Vietnam Aces to Shuttle Astronauts in the Hall of Heroes. Ride in a historic WWII B17 Flying Fortress Bomber, 1929 Travelaire Biplane, helicopter or private aircraft. In addition, enjoy food vendors, a children's area and fun displays. Don't miss this educational and entertaining event! 952-746-6100
July 19-22, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Aquatennial Festival
The 78th Annual Minneapolis Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis. Enjoy more than 25 events including the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, Target Fireworks, Twin Cities River Rats Aquatennial Water Ski Show, Queen of the Lakes Coronation, T win Cities Carifest, and AquaJam! Locations throughout Minneapolis. 612-376-7669
July 22, Anoka
Anoka Food Truck Festival
More than 25 food trucks will be selling their special concoctions and global cuisines ranging from Indian to British to Japanese to locally grown pork. Also enjoy live music, and handcrafted beer! Jackson Street & Norht 2nd Street. 763-220-2380
July 21-23, Stillwater
Stillwater Lumberjack Days
Stillwater Lumberjack Days is an 83-year-old tradition highlighting the beauty of historic Stillwater. Festivities are held in Lowell Park adjacent to the beautiful St. Croix River and include live local music, medallion hunt, vendors, Lumberjack competitions, contests, bingo, 5K & 10K races, a downhill derby, and parade. 651-351-1717
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances:
Motown the Musical (Touring) at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, July 11-16
Rick Springfield at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, July 13
Santana at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, July 13
X Games X Fest Harley Davidson Flat Track Racing at the Mall of America East Lot, July 13
Queen + Adam Lambert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, July 14
Weezer with Special Guest Cold War Kids at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, July 14
X Games X Fest at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, July 14-16
All Time Low at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, July 16
Guns N' Roses at the U.S. Bank Stadium, July 17
Blondie & Garbage: The Rage and Rapture Tour at Mystic Lake Casino, July 21
J. Cole at the Xcel Energy Center, July 21
Loretta Lynn at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, July 22
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, July 23
Vans Warped Tour at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, July 23
Roger Waters: Us + Them at the Xcel Energy Center, July 26
Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers at the Xcel Energy Center, July 27
Billy Joel at the Target Center, July 28
Florida Georgia Line with Backstreet Boys, Nelly and Chris Lane at Target Field in Minneapolis, July 29
WWE Presents NXT Live! at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre, July 29
Dancing with the Stars: Live! at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, July 30
Guns N' Roses: Not In This Lifetime Tour at the U.S. Bank Stadium, July 30
War on the Catwalk at the Pantages Theatre, July 30
Shawn Mendes: Illuminate the World Tour at the Xcel Energy Center, Aug. 6
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster.
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Blink 182 at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Aug. 9
Chris Isaak at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Aug. 9
Ozzy Osbourne at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Aug. 11
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams Tour at the U. S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Aug. 12
The Wallflowers with Better Than Ezra at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Aug. 12
Lincoln Park & Machine Gun Kelly at the Xcel Energy Center, Aug. 15
Logic Presents Everybody's Tour at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre, Aug. 16
Justin Bieber at the US Bank Stadium, Aug. 18
Melissa Ethridge at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Aug. 18
Kendrick Lamar with YG & D.R.A.M. at the Xcel Energy Center, Aug. 19
Lady Gaga at the Xcel Energy Center, Aug. 21
Nickelback with Daughtry at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Aug. 24
Jim Gaffigan at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Aug. 26
Brad Paisley at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Aug. 26
Toby Keith with 3 Doors Down at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Aug. 27
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Aug. 28
John Mellencamp: Sad Clowns & Hillbillies Tour at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Aug. 29
Pentatonix at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Aug. 30
Usher at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Aug. 31
MSF Amateur Talent Contest Finals at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Sept. 3
Sam Hunt with Lanco & Ryan Follese at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Sept. 4
U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Sept. 8
Matchbox Twenty & Counting Crows at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Sept. 16
Prophets of Rage 93X:Twenty at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Sept. 16
Gorillaz at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, Sept. 20
Starboy: The Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour at the Xcel Energy Center, Sept. 24
Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & CNCO at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 6
Chris Stapleton at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 7
Pixies at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Oct. 11
Chris Tomlin at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 13
Kings of Leon & Dawes at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 18
Fall Out Boy at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 22
Alan Jackson at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Oct. 28
Arcade Fire - Infinite Content 2017 at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 29
Kansas - 40th Anniversary Leftoverture Tour at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 18
Trevor Noah at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 17
Katy Perry at the Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 1
Marvel Universe Live -Age of Heroes at the Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 7-10
Central Minnesota
July 12-15, Sauk Centre
Sinclair Lewis Days
Enjoy five days of activities during Sinclair Lewis Days including the Sauk Centre Amazing Race Medallion Hunt, Wacky Water Night, Sinclair Lewis Days Kiddie & Pet Parade, Sinclair Lewis Days Kick-Off Ceremony & Music in the Park, Poker Walk, music & fireworks at Sinclair Lewis Park, Crazy Days Deals, Sauk Centre Historical Craft Fair & Flea Market, and Family Fun Day in the Park! 320-352-5201; 855-444-SAUK
July 13-16, New London
New London Water Days
Highlights of New London Water Days is are the Little Crow Water Ski Show, Street Dance with Jonah & The Whales, Doggie Costume Contest, Grande Day Parade, hog roast, medallion hunt, live music, church service on the pond, paddle board yoga, coronation, vendor market and book sale. 320-292-6944
July 13-16, Richmond
River Lake Days
The 127th Annual River Lakes Days celebration includes a pie baking contest, live music, parade, crafts, garage sales, horse show and more! 320-597-2075
July 21-23, Garrison
Garrison Play Days
Play Days, Garrison's annual family festival, features live music, arts & crafts, petting zoo, pony rides, medallion hunt, car show, all-you-can eat BBQ dinner, bounce houses, raffles, showing of The Shack, and a wide array of sporting events and tournaments! 218-764-2151
July 21-23, Hutchinson
Orange Spectacular
This 26th Annual Orange Spectacular is the largest all Allis-Chalmers Tractor, Machinery & Toy Show in the U.S.! Also enjoy a huge swap meet, large toy show, workshops, flea market, games, pedal pull, raffles and field demonstrations. Hutchinson fairgrounds. 612-280-3397
July 29-30, Alexandria
Art in the Park
Now in its 42nd year, this popular arts festival features over 150 booths of fine art, quality handmade crafts, musicians and a wide array of festival food vendors. Alexandria's City Park. 320-762-8300
Northwest Minnesota
July 13-16, Barnesville
Clay County Fair
The Clay County Fair is a free-gate fair filled with family fun and entertainment, as well as livestock shows, 4-H, FFA and Open Class exhibits, crafters and vendors, children activities and carnival rides. Grandstand events include a Demolition Derby, performance by Redline and Ranch Rodeo. Clay County Fairgrounds. 701-403-0483
July 14-29, Moorhead
Trollwood Performing Art School's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast"
Attend the 39th Annual Mainstage Musical production attracting thousands of audience members each summer to the beautiful Bluestem Amphitheater for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Bluestem Amphitheater. 218-477-6500
July 15, Longville
Summerfest Family Fun Festival & Community Garage Sales
Celebrate summer with live music, children's activities, arts & crafts, special games & art activities for the kids, great food and community-wide garage sales. 218-363-2630
July 20-22, Walker
Moondance Jam
The 26th Annual Moondance Jam brings you performances by over 50 classic rock and roll bands on four stages. Just some of the national acts include Melissa Etheridge, Starship, the Steve Miller Band, Peter Frampton, Halestorm, and Better Than Ezra! Moondance Fairgrounds. 877-666-6586
July 22-23, Bemidji
Art in the Park
The 50th Annual Art in the Park event is a juried fine arts and crafts fair featuring quality pieces of art by over 100 artists and craftspeople, as well as a delicious dishes by a dozen food vendors and live entertainment. Library Park. 218-444-7570
July 28-29, Nevis
Muskie Days Music Festival
This annual event celebrates the big lunker that once ruled the waters of Lake Belle Taine. Enjoy the 5K Muskie Race, a parade, street dance, fish fry, Muskie Market, beer gardens, lots of food stands, inflatables, Holy Yoga, ice cream eating contest, music by more than 20 bands, and much more! 218-652-3115
Northeast Minnesota
July 2-23, Aurora and other communities
Northern Lights Music Festival
One of Minnesota’s largest music festivals, the Northern Lights Music Festival offers lovers of classical music three weeks of opera, chamber music and orchestra concerts presented by an international roster of guest artists, performing faculty and prize-winning young artists. Performances are offered in the communities of Aurora, Chisholm, Hibbing, Eveleth, Duluth, Bemidji, Virginia, Grand Marais and Ely. 218-780-2292
July 12-16, Proctor
South St. Louis County Fair
In addition to a variety of vendors and exhibits, the annual South St. Louis County Fair features lots of fun family activities including live music, an Amateur Talent Contest, stock car races, toddler races, a petting zoo, Kids Coin Scramble, kids' pedal tractor pull, Lake Superior Radio Control Club competition, and a concert by the White Sidewalls! Proctor Fairgrounds. 218-591-6274
July 15, Duluth
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
The Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is a celebration of world music whose artists spread the message of love, hope, and equality for all people worldwide! Bring your flag and wave it proudly! Artists include Capleton, Wayne Wonder, Cham, Nkulee Dube, Socaholix, the International Reggae All Stars, Indika, and DJ Sound of Fujun. Bayfront Festival Park. 218-525-8099
July 15, Hinckley
Kiss in Concert!
Get ready to rock and roll all night with this hall of fame group! Known for their face paint and wild outfits, their live performances are a crazy experience with fire breathing, blood spitting, guitars that emit smoke and drum kits that levitate off the ground! Grand Casino Hinckley. 800-745-3000
July 20-23, Hoyt Lakes
Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival draws thousands of people to Hoyt Lakes each year. Enjoy parades, fireworks, old-fashioned water ski shows, live music, Fireman Olympics, Kids' Lip Sync Contest, kids' sand pile, family games, Stunt Dog Show, 5K race, turtle races, bingo, queen coronation, beer gardens and great food. 218-225-2654
July 21-23, Grand Marais
North Shore Water Festival
This popular summer weekend includes Demo Days demonstrations of all paddling gear in the Grand Marais Harbor, Paddle Board Yoga, an Outdoor Film Festival with a glass of beer, and author presentation & book signing. Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply. 218-387-2524
July 28-30, Ely
Blueberry Art Festival
This three-day event features more than 260 artists and crafters, 30 food vendors and local musicians. Children will enjoy the bungie jump and other games and activities, and everyone can indulge in tempting foods from cream cheese wontons and seafood to fresh blueberry pies. This is a fun event for the whole family. Whiteside Park. 218-365-6123
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