Oktoberfest celebration
Highlights this week include:
Sept. 14-17, La Crescent
Applefest
Sept. 15-16, St. Paul
St. Paul Oktoberfest
Sept. 16, Long Prairie
Minnesota Salsa Fest 2017
Sept. 14-30, Hackensack, Longville, Remer & Walker
Fall Has It All
Sept. 15-17, Duluth
Hawk Ridge Weekend Festival
Southern Minnesota
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 beautiful fall 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. 16, Chatfield
Arts & Heritage Day
The 3rd Annual Arts & Heritage Day is jam-packed with activities for all ages with an indoor art fair, new art exhibitions, exceptional live music, community food vendors, and family art activities along 2-blocks. The event culminates with an evening performance by Galactic Cowboy Orchestra in Potter Auditorium. Chatfield Center for the Arts. 507-884-7676
Sept. 20-24, Winona
Boats and Bluegrass Festival
The Boats and Bluegrass Festival is a family-friendly micro festival with a huge line-up of talented musicians performing bluegrass and other genres of music. Also enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the Mississippi River. With camping just 50 yards from the festival grounds, it does not get any better. Prairie Island Campground. 507-452-0735
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
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, Ortonville, Appleton, Madison, Milan, Dawson, Montevideo and Granite Falls
Arts Meander - Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl
This award-winning, self-guided tour of 33 artist studios across the Upper Minnesota Valley Region is a great way to take in all of the fine talent, authentic culture and scenic vistas the area has to offer. 320- 289-1981, 866-866-5432
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. 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
Sept. 16, Northeast Minneapolis
Autumn Brew Review
The 17th annual Autumn Brew Review craft beer festival will again be held at the historic Grain Belt Brewery complex in Northeast Minneapolis! Beer and brewers from across the nation will be on-site for one of the largest and oldest celebrations of craft beer in Minnesota. Featured will be unlimited beer from 140+ breweries, as well as non-alcoholic samples, a commemorative tasting glass, live music, tasty foods, voting for “Best of Fest” awards for best beer and best brewery, beer educational sessions & tours and random shenanigans! Ticket information.
Sept. 21-23, Shakopee
Junk Bonanza Vintage Market Fall Show
Junk Bonanza unites more than 150 vendors and fans of vintage finds, beautiful antiques, architectural salvage and artisan-repurposed and upcycled goods. Show highlights also include special appearances by the editors of Flea Market Style magazine, and a multitude of $25 gift certificates to be redeemed for show merchandise. Canterbury Park. 612-227-8161
Sept. 23, Hastings
Raptor Release at Carpenter Nature Center
Join Carpenter Nature Center and the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center for this inspiring and educational experience as they release rehabilitated raptors. This fun-filled day includes hay ride tours, children's activities, raptors on display, and much more. Carpenter Nature Center. 651-437-4359
Sept. 23-24, Afton
Art in the Park
The 39th Annual Afton Art in the Park features 100+ vendors, live music, great food, Wine & Beer Garden, business expo, Kids' Art Pavilion, and more. Afton’s quaint Town Square Park. 651-436-8883
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances:
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 in Minneapolis, 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
Pixies at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Oct. 11
Chris Tomlin at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 13
Paul Weller - A Kind Revolution Tour at the Pantages Theatre, Oct. 13
Ali Wong at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 14
Imagine Dragons at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 16
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Central Minnesota
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. 16, Little Falls
Cheers to Morrison County
Enjoy unlimited samples from 45 breweries, vineyards, and local food vendors at the annual Cheers to Morrison County. The Hangar at Camp Ripley. 320-493-7357
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
Sept. 24, St Joseph
Millstream Arts Festival
The Millstream Arts Festival is an outdoor juried arts festival with fine arts & crafts, stage & street performances, literary activities & readings at the "Poetry and Pint" tent, children's art area, history tours, vintage auto & tractor show and a wide variety of artisan food vendors! Main Street. 320-363-8324
Sept. 30, Zimmerman
Wildlife Festival
The 24th Annual Wildlife Festival is a celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week with horse-drawn wagon rides, conservation activities, raptor program, hiking on the new granite trails, and presentation by wildlife artist Gary Moss. Oak Savanna Learning Center at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. 763-389-3323
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. 14-30, Hackensack, Longville, Remer & Walker
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. 22-24, Hackensack
Hackensack Chainsaw Event
The 13th Annual Chainsaw Event brings people from all over the United States chainsaw carving, art sculpting, All American Lumber Jack Show, children's games, book, bake & plant sale, carving auction, great food, and more. 218-675-6135
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
Sept. 30, Rochert
Tamarac Fall Festival
Enjoy the fall colors with family and friends at the annual Tamarac Fall Festival! This year’s event features a healthy habitat challenge, children's activities, crafts, puppet shows, and fall hikes. Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. 218-847-2641
Northeast Minnesota
Sept. 13-17, Grand Marais
Unplugged XVI & Folk Artisan Marketplace
This classic fall celebration and gathering features the Flannel Formal Gala, Points North Auction, Folk Artisan Marketplace, storytelling, live music, crafts, and over a dozen courses and mini-workshops. North House Folk School. 218-387-9762
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. 15-17, Duluth
Duluth Hot Air Balloon Festival
The beautiful festival features hot air balloon demonstrations and education, as well as tethered hot air balloon rides, displays, vendors, live music, Craft Brew Village, kite flying and great food. Bayfront Festival Park. 218-628-9996, 218-628-9995
Sept. 23, Proctor
Scandinavian Festival
The Scandinavian Festival features fine arts with rosemaling, carved and turned wood, knitwear, rugs and many other Scandinavian crafts. Also enjoy Scandinavian delicacies, live music, workshops and a wide array of demonstrations including lefse-making, rosemaling, kohlrosing, spinning, and wood carving. Proctor Area Community Center. 218-624-5944, 218-720-3369
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
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, Two Harbors
Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour
The Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour offers visitors a variety of artistic talent to peruse while enjoying the autumn splendor of Minnesota's North Shore. Glass, ceramics, woodwork, painting, printmaking, jewelry, sculpture, and photography, will be exhibited, demonstrated, and offered for sale on this tour. The tour is well-marked along Highway 61 and the many adventurous side roads between Two Harbors and Duluth. 218-834-5365
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