Jesse James Festival in Northfield
Highlights this week include:
Sept. 7-10, Northfield
Defeat of Jesse James Days
Sept. 8-10, St. Paul
Energy Fair
Sept. 9-10, Little Falls
Arts & Crafts, Marketplace & Man Cave Fairs
Sept. 7-15, Moorhead
Greater Moorhead Days
Sept. 8-10, Ely
Harvest Moon Festival
Southern Minnesota
Sept. 7-10, Northfield
Defeat of Jesse James Days
The townspeople of Northfield Minnesota re-enact the James-Younger Gang's notorious 1876 bank raid on the town, making this the largest all volunteer event in the nation! Highlights include Bank Raid Re-Enactments, live music under the Big Top Event Tent, carnival rides & games, Horseshoe Hunt, arts & craft fairs, parade, pedal tractor pull, rodeo, Raider Derby, antique tractor and truck pulls, theater performances, Bingo on Bridge Square, car show, and vintage baseball. And don't miss the Riverfront Fine Arts Festival featuring the works of over 65 fine artists and craftspeople along the idyllic Cannon River walkway, Sept. 9-10.
507-645-5604, 507-645-9268
Sept. 8-10, Kellogg
Watermelon Festival
Highlights of the 2017 Watermelon Festival include the Watermelon Crawl 3K & 5K Run/Walk, carnival rides & games, Burn Out, vendor market, vintage tractor rides, Kids' Sawdust Scramble, Grande Parade, firemen's water fights, and free watermelon after the parade! 651-565-4158
Sept. 9-10, Mantorville
Marigold Days
The 52nd Annual Mantorville Marigold Days includes a huge antique and flea market with appraissals, arts and crafts, quilt and flower show, music stage, kids' fishing contest, history, bingo, melodramas by the Mantorville Theater Company, Firemen's Dance, Grande Parade, Stagecoach 5K Run/Walk, fireworks and great food and fun for the whole family. Historic downtown Mantorville. 507-635-3551, 507-635-5519
Sept. 14-17, La Crescent
Applefest
The 69th Annual Applefest celebrates the history of the community and its apple industry. Enjoy apple specialties, the tapping of the Red Apple Keg, live music by numerous acts at the King Apple Tent, arts & crafts show, car show, flea market, orchard tours, and the King Apple Parade. Abnet Field on the south side of town. 507-895-2800
Sept. 15-16, Worthington
King Turkey Day
The 78th Annual King Turkey Day Festival features "star athletes" (wild turkeys) competing in the Great Gobbler Gallop! Other highlights include a Grande Parade, midway rides and games, "Monster Screen" movie, BBQ Cook-Off, free pancake breakfast, 10K race, live family entertainment and great food and beer. 507-372-2919
Sept. 16, Zumbrota
Zumbro River Art Splash Art Tour
The 12th Annual Zumbro River Art Splash Art Tour features the fine craftsmanship of more than 20 artists at 6 area studios and venues. After a beautifulfall day traveling this self-guided route, head to the Zumbrota State Theatre for Powderfinger Presents Neil Young's 72nd Birthday Bash! 507-732-7616
Sept. 22-24, Mankato
Mahkato Pow Wow
Various tribes gather at Mankato’s Land of Memories Park to remember the 38 Dakota executed during the US-Dakota War of 1862. In keeping with the theme of reconciliation visitors and participants, native and non-native alike, are welcome to attend this three-day event featuring beautiful regalia, traditional music, delicious foods and fine crafts. 507-514-5088, 507-387-3572
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Aug. 19 - Oct. 1, Shakopee
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival
See why the Minnesota Renaissance Festival is the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000! Enjoy an artisan marketplace with over 250 artists, live entertainment, games & rides, Faire Food, artist demonstrations, and different themes each weekend. Family-friendly activities include the Fairy Wing Forest, Mermaid Cover, Dr. Thora Pandora’s Chemistry Experience, children's costume contest, the grand march parade, children's knighting ceremony, fairy wand-making, a live unicorn, the Wizard's Flight School Zip Line, Merlin's Magic Quest, and the King Arthur Obstacle Course! Renaissance Festival Grounds. 952-445-7361
Sept. 8-10, St. Paul
Energy Fair
Celebrate clean energy and sustainable living through interactive workshops, exhibits, live music, inspiring keynote speakers, family fun, great local food, and more! Learn new skills, build community, and take action towards a more sustainable future. Admission is free to workshops and exhibits. Harriet Island Park. 715-592-6595
Sept. 8-10, Wayzata
James J. Hill Days
The 43rd Annual James J. Hill Days is jam-packed with fun family-friendly activities including a Beach Bash with concerts, carnival, Rails & Ales Beer Festival, Dog Days Street Market, fireworks, beer gardens, log-rolling demos, steamboat cruises, waterski show, dachshund races & costume contest, Kids' Zone, food trucks, coaster cart races, classic car show, parade and much more! Lake Street. 952-473-9595
Sept. 9, White Bear Lake
Taste of White Bear Lake
Enjoy a fall afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of the Pine Apple Tree Orchard while sampling some of the finest foods and spirits in the White Bear Lake area. Jacobson's Pine Tree Orchard. 651-357-6109
Sept. 9-10, Edina
Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival
The 2017 Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival will feature the artwork of more than 250 artist and food vendors along the brick and paved walkways of Centennial Lakes Park. Centennial Lakes Park becomes what some artists have called “one of the most beautiful venues in the country.” 952-903-5729
Sept. 9-10, Sunrise Township
Hay Days
Besides world record setting grass drag races, Hay Days provides a full weekend of entertainment and enjoyment for all ages. Hundreds of racers from across the country, Canada and even Europe, travel to Hay Days for the grand-daddy of snowmobile grass drag racing. In addition to the drag races, check out sled and ATV dealers, the Swap Meet, and raffles. Hay Days location. 763-214-0235, 651-257-1177
Sept. 9-24, Stillwater
Take Me To The River
Celebrate the arts along the St. Croix River over three weekends filled with art fairs, open studio tours and music festivals. Take Me To The River features twelve major events at various venues along the St. Croix River Valley between Hastings and Taylors Falls. 651-439-1465
Sept. 15-16, St. Paul
St. Paul Oktoberfest
The St. Paul Oktoberfest is an authentic Munich-style celebration with lots of beer and cheer, as well as culture and history. Highlights include a horse-drawn parade, two stages of live entertainment, carnival games & rides, dachshund races, a hammer and spigot keg-tapping by a public official, competitive bed races, a wedding ceremony, and demonstrations. Historic Schmidt Brewery. 651-222-7027
Sept. 16, Waconia
Nickle Dickle Day
This annual festival includes an arts and crafts fair, car and truck show, duck races, St. Joe's Kid Zone, Nickle Dickle Day race, great shopping and deals throughout town, live music and great food and drink.
952-442-5812
Sept. 16, Excelsior
Apple Day
This lakeside festival celebrates community, and features locally-produced food, fine arts and crafts, antiques, 5K and 1 mile runs, Happy Apple Kids' Corner, walking tour, pie eating contest, beer and wine garden, live music and a good old-fashioned street dance. 952-474-6461
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances:
Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Sept. 6
Justin Moore at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Sept. 8
U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Sept. 8
YES featuring ARW at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Sept. 8
Rober McGuinn at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Sept. 14
KARD: "Wild Kard" 2017 1st Tour in America Pt. 2 at the Historic State Theatre, Sept. 15
The Australian Bee Gees Show: A Tribute to the Bee Gees at the Ames Center in Burnsville, Sept. 15
The Scott Brothers House Party at the Pantages Theatre, Sept. 15
Aladdin - The Hit Broadway Musical at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Sept. 15 - Oct. 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
Apocalyptica Plays Mettallica By Four Cellos at the Pantages Theatre, Sept. 17
Gorillaz at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre, Sept. 20
Home Free at the Pantages Theatre, Sept. 23
Starboy: The Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Sept. 24
An Evening with The Mavericks at the Historic State Theatre, Sept. 29
Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 6
Kaleo with ZZ Ward at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 6
Boz Scaggs at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 7
Chris Stapleton at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 7
Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Oct. 7
Rodriquez at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Oct. 8
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster.
Central Minnesota
Sept. 7-10, Pine River
Pine River Heritage Days
The Pine River Heritage Days celebrates the restored Pine River Railroad Depot which has been added to the National Register of Historic Buildings. Highlights include an historic 1830s encampment featuring historical displays, tepees, fur traders and more at Forbes Park. And don't miss the high tea at the Pine River Railroad Depot, and quilt show at the United Methodist Church. Forbes Park. 218-587-4000
Sept. 9, New London
Prairie Pothole Day 2017
This free family event is for anyone that enjoys the outdoors. Check out seminars, shooting sports, dog events, demonstrations, organizations, vendors and more. Stony Ridge Farm. 320-354-2418
Sept. 9-10, Little Falls
Arts & Crafts, Marketplace & Man Cave Fairs
The Arts & Crafts, Marketplace & Man Cave Fairs is one of the largest craft fairs in the upper Midwest with more than 600 arts, crafts and marketplace vendors, as well 50 food vendors. Free shuttle bus service is offered. Downtown Little Falls. The 13th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Fair will be held at LeBourget Park on the west bank of the Mississippi River. 320-632-5155
Sept. 14-17, Onamia
Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship
The finale to the 2017 Elite Series season, the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship will feature the top 50 Elite Series anglers competing for the Angler of the Year Title! Take-off at Eddy's Resorts; weigh-ins and Community Expo at Grand Casino Mille Lacs. 320-676-9972
Sept. 16, Long Prairie
Minnesota Salsa Fest 2017
Celebrate all things related to salsa and enjoy food from local farm vendors, workshops, demonstrations, live music, a salsa contest, and of course, salsa tasting! Todd County Fairgrounds. 612-991-1791
Sept. 22-23, Staples
Weaving Waters Fiber Arts Trail Studio and Cultural Tour
The Weaving Waters Fiber Arts Trail offers visitors an opportunity to experience Central Minnesota's rich textile heritage and celebrate the work of the area's contemporary fiber artists from Brainerd to Little Falls, Randall, Staples, Wadena and on to New York Mills. Also enjoy an artist talk and reception at the Landmark Inn in Staples. Fiber Arts Trail Map. 612-961-1601
Northwest Minnesota
Sept. 7-15, Moorhead
Greater Moorhead Days
This celebration of Moorhead features a variety of events including the annual Greater Moorhead Days parade, a medallion hunt, History Through Song, Wings & Wheels Fly-in & Car Show, Zombie Fun Run, Kids' Fest, Water Tower Art, and Bridge Bash with food trucks, vendor booths, yard games, canoeing, kayaking and live music. 218-299-5340
Sept. 8-9, Walker
Ethnic Fest
The 25th Annual Ethnic Fest features ethnic music and performances on five stages, arts & crafts, parade and cuisine from around the world in downtown Walker. Many after-hours festivities will also be held at venues throughout town. 218-547-1313, 800-833-1118
Sept. 9, Crookston
King of Trails Citywide Garage Sales & Marketplace
Downtown Square in Crookston with feature all kinds of marketplace vendors, farm goods, artists and crafters, with garage sales held throughout the city. 218-281-4320
Sept. 14-30, Walker, Hackensack, Longville and Remer
Fall Has It All
Enjoy fall color tours by car, art shows, OctoberFest celebrations, car shows, chainsaw demonstrations and much more in the communities of Walker, Hackensack, Longville and Remer. On Sept. 16, check out the Arts, Craft & Music Outdoor Show, library book sale, Fall Festival & Bazaar, and German Dinner & Dance in Longville. And Remer will be the site of the Big Foot Music Festival on Sept. 16. 218-547-1313, 218-363-2630
Sept. 16, Moorhead
German Kulturefest
Celebrate German heritage of Clay County with information on area history, a variety of performers, artists, craftspeople, great food, beer, science, imports, and classic films. Be sure to explore the German Village. Hjemkomst Center. 218-299-5452
Sept. 23-24, Park Rapids
Art Leap 2017
Art Leap 2017 is a driving tour of artists' studios and other cultural destinations in Park Rapids and surrounding cities and towns. Meet 14 artists and artisans in their studios and workshops, enjoy numerous live music performances, and hear storytelling at the Great American Storytelling Contest. 218-652-4081
Northeast Minnesota
Sept. 8-9, Hinckley
Grand RockTember V
RockTember, the loudest music festival returns with head-banging big hair metal bands performing outdoors in the Hinckley amphitheater. Grand Casino Hinckley. 800-745-3000
Sept. 8-10, Ely
Harvest Moon Festival
Enjoy more than 125 arts & crafts exhibitors, fun activities, great food and live entertainment celebrating the culture and heritage of Northeastern Minnesota. Free Admission. Whiteside Park. 218-365-6123
Sept. 9-10, Duluth
KIA of Duluth Drag Racing & Car Show
This is the only legalized drag racing on a public street in the nation! Head to Garfield Avenue in Duluth to see 110 vehicles race head to head down the 1/8 mile strip. This is one of the largest car shows in the state with a 350 vehicle car show, live music and vendors. 218-628-9996
Sept. 15-17, Duluth
Hawk Ridge Weekend Festival
Celebrate the fall bird migration during the annual Hawk Ridge Weekend Festival and enjoy one of North America's best places to experience the fall bird migration through field trips, workshops, presentations, social gatherings, and more. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. 218-428-6209
Sept. 23, Ely
Chocoholic Frolic
What could be more fun than shopping, sampling chocolate and having multiple chances to win a prize! The more places you visit, the more chances to win! No purchase necessary. Downtown Ely merchants. 218-365-6123
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