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Event highlights this week include:
Sept. 7 - Oct. 27, Wabasha
SeptOberfest
Sept. 7-9, Minneapolis
Taste of Greece Festival
Sept. 8-9, Little Falls
Little Falls Arts & Crafts, Market Place & Man Cave Fair
Sept. 8, Walker
Ethnic Fest
Sept. 7-9, Ely
Harvest Moon Festival
Southern Minnesota
Sept. 6-9, Northfield
Defeat of Jesse James Days
The annual Defeat of Jesse James Days is a wild and wooly community festival that revolves around one of the most dramatic episodes of the Old West -- the Great Northfield, Minnesota Bank Raid of 1876. The townspeople of Northfield re-enact the James-Younger Gang's notorious 1876 bank raid on the town. Horses thunder down the historic Main Street and bullets fly during the many authentic bank raid re-enactments that tell this amazing story. It is street theater at its best! Other highlights include the Northfield Arts Guild Riverfront Fine Art Festival, car shows, professional rodeo, parades, live music, great food and plenty of fun family activities. Downtown Northfield. 507-645-5604
Sept. 7 - Oct. 27, Wabasha
SeptOberfest
Attend the 11th Annual SeptOberfest and explore an array of artistic displays including the largest pumpkins, tallest sunflowers, scarecrows, fall flowers, gourds, topiaries and more. While meandering past Wabasha’s beautiful autumn decorations enjoy festive German music, pumpkin races, carriage rides, ethnic food and 5 Seasonal Boutiques. Special events will also be offered each weekend at the National Eagle Center and venues throughout Wabasha. 651-565-4158
Sept. 8, New Ulm
HermannFest
Dance to live German music throughout the day, snack on German and American food, and refresh with Schell’s beer and 1919 Root Beer – on tap all day. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. Event highlights include Thunder In The Valley Cannon Shoot at 6 p.m., and Fantastic Fireworks over the Hermann Monument at 8:30 p.m. Music continues into the night. Hermann Heights Park. 507-359-8347
Sept. 8-9, St. Peter
Rock Bend Folk Festival
The 28th Annual Rock Bend Folk Festival is a free, all-ages music festival with local and national musical performers, original arts and crafts, great food and fun! Music starts at noon each day. You are welcome to bring your own coolers and lawn chairs. Admission is free. Minnesota Square Park. 507-934-3400
Sept. 8-9, Winona
Great Dakota Gathering
The Great Dakota Gathering celebrates the growing relationship between the people of Winona and the people of the Dakota Nations. Enjoy a full day of activities, starting with a flag raising ceremony. There will also be a community talk circle, American Indian art show and sale, moccasin tournament, youth education, hockey tournament and Dakota Language Bingo. East Lake Winona/Unity Park. 507-452-0735
Sept. 13-16, La Crescent
AppleFest
The annual AppleFest festival celebrates La Crescent's apple industry and the history of the community. Just some of the highlights include the Family Fun Shows Carnival, concerts & other live entertainment, arts and crafts show, car show, flea market, kiddie parade, kiddie tractor pull, hard cider tasting, and of course, apple pies & other apple treats! In addition, there are orchard tours on Saturday afternoon, and the grand finale King Apple Parade on Sunday afternoon. Abnet Field. 507-895-2800
Sept. 14-15, Worthington
King Turkey Day
The 79th Annual King Turkey Day offers a variety of festivities including the "Great Gobbler Gallop" live turkey race, grand parade, a featured speaker, free pancake breakfast, 10K Run/Race, midway rides, Monster Screen Movie, food vendors, beer garden, live music and family entertainment. Downtown Worthington. 507-372-2919
Sept. 15, Zumbrota
Zumbro River Art Splash
The 13th Annual Zumbro River Art Splash will celebrate local artists with a self-guided tour of studios and events in the Zumbrota area. Meet over 30 artists and shop their original artwork including paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber arts, wearables, glass, pottery and much more. 507-732-7616
Sept. 15, Comfrey
An Evening Look at the Carvings
Explore the rock face in bare feet in the evening to see petroglyphs off the regular path when the lighting is best to view them. Over the past several years, an extensive conservation project identified an additional 3,000 petroglyphs, which until recently have been covered in lichen. Visitors can explore on their own, but an interpreter will be available to answer questions and direct visitors to carvings. Visitors should be prepared to walk barefoot on uneven surfaces. Jeffers Petroglyphs. 507-628-5591
Sept. 22, New Prague
Dozínky
Dozínky, a Czech End of Harvest Festival, is patterned after the "old-country" original. Highlights include the Parade of Farm Pride, ethnic food and merchandise vendors in an open-air marketplace, beer garden with authentic Czech beer, children's events, demonstrations, and ethnic bands, singers and dancers performing on three stages. Downtown New Prague. 952-758-4360
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Aug. 18 - Sept. 30 (Saturdays, Sundays, Labor Day & Sept. 28), Shakopee
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000. Festival highlights include tasty fair food, live music, games & rides, Artisan Marketplace featuring over 250 artists, artist demonstrations, family friendly activities, Corgi, Weiner & Puppernickel dog races, and different themes each weekend. Be part of this long-standing tradition! Renaissance Festival Grounds. 952-445-7361
Aug. 20 - Oct. 7, Minneapolis
Hamilton
Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now. Please be advised that fog, open flame and the sound of gun shots will be used during the performance. Hamilton is recommended for ages 10 and older. Tickets are limited. Historic Orpheum Theatre. 612-339-7007
Sept. 5-8, Burnsville
Burnsville Fire Muster
Burnsville's community celebration, Fire Muster, features a variety of festivities including live music and dancing, a fireworks display, carnival rides, children's activities at Kidz Korner, car show, craft beer tastings, emergency personnel demonstrations, and fire truck and community parade. Also enjoy great food and beverages from local restaurants and pubs. Venues throughout Burnsville. 952-895-4500
Sept. 7, Chanhassen
The Song Remains The Same - JJHOF Does Zeppelin
Jonny James and the Hall of Fames (the band that brought you “The Beatles Anthology”) is back rocking harder than ever with “The Song Remains The Same,” a tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Led Zeppelin. JJHOF will feature the greatest Zeppelin tunes including: “Black Dog,” “Heartbreaker,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Immigrant Song,” and of course, “Stairway to Heaven.” Fireside Theatre at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. 952-934-1525
Sept. 7-9, Minneapolis
Taste of Greece Festival
The 30th Taste of Greece Festival will feature authentic Greek food and handmade Greek desserts, including gluten-free options. Also enjoy live Greek music by The Levendes and Chris Kalogerson Band, Greek folk dances by the St. Mary's Hellenic Dance Troupe, church tours, fun inflatables in the kids' area, wine tastings and mezes at the Courtyard Cafe, and the always popular Greek Boutique. Early Bird Specials will be offered on Friday from noon until 4 p.m. St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. 612-825-9595
Sept. 8-9, Stillwater
Grape Stomp Festival
Stomp grapes the old-fashioned way with grape stomping competitions, and enjoy tours of the vineyard, live music, and great wine! Prizes will be awarded to those with the best grape-stomping style (as determined by audience applause). Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds. Saint Croix Vineyards. 651-430-3310
Sept. 8-9, Edina
2018 Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival
The 2018 Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival brings you unique handmade items by more than 250 artists, as well as a wide variety of food vendors. Many artists have called Centennial Lakes Park “one of the most beautiful venues in the country.” Centennial Lakes Park. 952-903-5729
Sept. 15, Waconia
Nickle Dickle Day
Nickle Dickle Day is a one day arts & crafts fair. Other highlights include live music, 5K& 10K Fun Runs, classic car & truck show, great deals throughout town, library book sale, amazing food and fun at St. Joe's Kidzone. City Square Park & downtown Waconia. 952-442-5812
Sept. 15, Roseville
Wild Rice Festival
The Wild Rice Festival is a celebration of wild rice, Native American culture and Minnesota's harvest season
Enjoy free entertainment with Native American drumming & dancing, wild ricing & honey extraction demonstrations, hands-on cider-pressing, bird release, storytelling, craft activities, Native American foods by Pow Wow Grounds plus other specialties from local food trucks. Admission is free. Harriet Alexander Nature Center. 651-792-7012
Sept. 15-16, Marine on St. Croix
Marine on St. Croix Art Fair
The 45th Annual Marine on St. Croix Art Fair features the artwork of over 100 artists, along with great food and fun, children's activities in picturesque downtown Marine on St. Croix. 651-433-3636
Sept. 15-16, Lakeville
Lakeville Arts Festival
Enjoy a premium art fair circling park-like grounds in historic downtown Lakeville with artist booths, featured artist exhibits, artist demonstrations, Youth Art Tent, performing and literary artists, and great food. 952-985-4640
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances include: Hamilton (Touring) at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Aug. 29 - Oct. 7
Rise Against at The Armory in Minneapolis, Sept. 6
NeedToBreathe at The Armory, Sept. 7
O.A.R. - Just Like Paradise Tour at Mystic Ampitheater in Prior Lake, Sept. 7
5 Seconds of Summer at The Armory, Sept. 9
Bruno Mars and Cardi B at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Sept. 11-12
Dispatch Summer Tour 2018 at The Armory, Sept. 14
Ilisz Shlesinger at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Sept. 14
Amy Schumer & Friends at Treasure Island Casino in Welch, Sept. 15
Counting Crows at Mystic Amphitheater, Sept. 16
An Evening with Beth Hart at the Pantages Theatre, Sept. 17
Maroon 5: Red Pill Blues Tour at the Xcel Energy Center, Sept. 18
Deep Purple & Judas Priest at Treasure Island Casino, Sept. 20
Get the Led Out at Ames Center in Burnsville, Sept. 21
Hannibal Buress at the Historic State Theatre, Sept. 21
Steve Miller Band at The Armory, Sept. 21
Bad Bunny at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Sept. 23
Justin Timberlake: Man of the Woods Tour at the Xcel Energy Center, Sept. 28
Engelbert Humperdinck at Ames Center, Sept. 30
Sting and Shaggy at The Armory, Sept. 30
Lil Pump - The Harverd Dropout Tour at The Armory, Oct. 2
Ben Rector- Magic: The Tour at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 5
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 5
Dane Cook at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Oct. 6
Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash at Ames Center, Oct. 7
Sesame Street Live: Let's Party at the Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 7
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Central Minnesota
Sept. 8, New London
Prairie Pothole Day
Anyone that enjoys the outdoors will enjoy this free outdoor family event hosted by the local Minnesota Waterfowl Association. Attend a variety of seminars, and participate in prairie woods walk led by local naturalists, sporting clay course events, 3-D archery trail events, and be sure to stop at all of the educational, food and vendor booths. Dock Dogs will return and your dog can compete in simulated hunting situations. Kids will thrill over the rock climbing wall, archery range, BB gun range and black powder range. For safety purposes, all guns and bows must be cased, and all dogs must be on a leash. Stoney Ridge Farm. 320-354-2418
Sept. 8-9, Little Falls
Little Falls Arts & Crafts, Market Place & Man Cave Fair
The Little Falls Arts & Crafts, Market Place and Man Cave Fair is an award-winning fair that draws over 100,000 people over the 2 day event. In its 45th year, the original Arts & Crafts Fair (one of the largest in the nation) is now joined by the West Little Falls Antiques & Collectibles Fair, Man Cave Fair, and Lone Eagle Car Show & Swap Meet. Numerous other events will also be offered in Little Falls this weekend. Downtown Little Falls. 320-632-5155
Sept. 8-9, Atwater
Atwater Threshing Days
This living history event for the whole family with Oliver and Hart-Parr line of farm equipment, the Fine Art of Sewing, and all day demonstrations and displays including threshing, gas and hot air engines, saw mills, flour mill, corn shredding, quilting, rug making, lefsa making, and jelly and butter churning. Also enjoy food vendors, a tractor parade, kids pedal pull, Sunday worship service, bluegrass, country & gospel music all day in the new bandstand, and many children's activities in the barnyard. Atwater Threshing Grounds. 320-382-6184
Sept. 14-15, Hutchinson
The 44th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival & Taste of Hutchinson
The Hutchinson Arts & Crafts Festival features a large selection of artists and crafters, drawing thousands of shoppers. Enjoy food and music at the adjacent Taste of Hutchinson. Library Square Park. 320-587-5252
Sept. 15, St. Cloud
St. Cloud Pride
St. Cloud Pride is a weekend filled with special events to support the area LGBTA community. Don't miss Pride at the Park, Drag Show, live music, arts, family friendly events and more. Lake George/Eastman Park, River's Edge Convention Center and downtown St. Cloud. 320-251-4170
Sept. 21-22, Brainerd
Weaving Waters Fiber Arts Trail Fall Tour
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. Some of the highlights include Old Creamery Woolen Mill tours, Cherrywood Fabrics dye room tour, scenic Central Minnesota Barn Quilts Trail, Piecemakers Quilt Club Raffle and mini-classes, Needle Felt & Spirit Doll workshops, drop-in classes, and on-going spinning, knitting and weaving demonstrations. Communities throughout the Brainerd Lakes area. 612-961-1601
Northwest Minnesota
Aug. 24 - Oct. 13 (Fridays & Saturdays), Warroad
Country Corn Maze
Country Corn Maze presents their 2018 "Cow's in the Corn!" corn maze. In addition to this 8 acre corn maze, enjoy a mini maze, obstacle course, farm animals, hayrides, farmyard activities, giant slingshot, pumpkin patch, campfires and more. Country Corn Maze. 218-469-3390
Sept. 8, Thief River Falls
Everybody's Market
Everybody's Market is an outdoor craft fair, food fair and flea market with live music in beautiful Floyd B. Olson Park. The market is free to the public. 218-681-3720
Sept. 8, Walker
Ethnic Fest
Enjoy entertainment from around the world with three stages of music filling the city with multi-cultural sounds. Also enjoy a variety of food and craft vendors, family entertainment, parade and interactive activities. Walker's streets will come alive with color. Downtown Walker. 218-547-1313
Sept. 13-29, Longville/Remer
Fall Has It All
Celebrate the fact that "Fall Has It All" for 17 days in Longville, Hackensack, Remer and Walker. Take part in special events and merchant sales in in Longville, Hackensack, Remer and Walker. Buy a button and qualify for hundreds of dollars in sales and discounts. On Saturday, Sept. 15, enjoy a Fall Festival and Bizarre at Salem Lutheran Church in Longville, with lots of crafts, antiques and food vendors -- that evening, head to Patrick's on Girl Lake for an Oktoberfest Dance. And on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 & 16, Balsam Bay Resort in Remer will offer performances from several Minnesota musical artists, as well as food and souvenir vendors, and craft beer during the Bigfoot Music Festival. 218-363-2630
Sept. 14-16, Federal Dam
Battle Point Annual Traditional Pow Wow
The 21st Annual Battle Point Traditional Pow Wow will take place at the Battle Point Pow Wow Grounds to celebrate Native American culture. Everyone is welcome. 218-335-8395
Sept. 22-23, Park Rapids
Art Leap 2018
Art Leap 2018 is a driving tour of 22 artists' studios and other cultural destinations in the Park Rapids area. In addition, enjoy a variety of live music performances, as well as a storytelling contest. 218-652-4081
Northeast Minnesota
Sept. 7-9, Grand Marais
Radio Waves Music Festival
The Radio Waves Music Festival is hosted by North Shore Community Radio WTIP and features 26 musical acts on two stages with a dance floor housed under a large tent. Also enjoy on-site camping, children's activities and food vendors. Sweetheart's Bluff at Grand Marais Recreation Area. 218-387-1070
Sept. 7-9, Ely
Harvest Moon Festival
Shop a delightful mix of original artwork and handcrafted items from over 125 local and regional artists and craftspeople. Also enjoy Ely Folk School demonstrations of skills necessary to live in the northwoods at the turn of the century. Pony rides and a petting zoo for the children, along with live music and great food for all will round out the event. Whiteside Park. 218-365-6123
Sept. 8, Duluth
Lake Superior Harvest Festival
The Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association will host the Lake Superior Harvest Fest in an effort to educate and promote best farm practices and food systems for a sustainable future. Highlights of this event include an Energy Fair, live music, farmers market, live demonstrations, arts & crafts, educational exhibits and food vendors. Admission is free. Bayfront Festival Park. 844-922-5573
Sept. 14-16, Grand Marais
Unplugged & Folk Artisan Marketplace
Celebrate community, music, crafts and storytelling along the lakeshore at the Unplugged & Folk Artisan Marketplace. Festivities include the Birch Bark Bash and Unplugged performances, classic craft coursework, performance workshops, Folk Artisan Marketplace and the Points North Online Auction. Don't miss storyteller, Kevin Kling, Saturday night! North House Folk School. 218-387-9762
Sept. 15, Grand Rapids
Critter Day
Chickens, goats, sheep, alpacas, horses, lizards, spiders and snakes. When was the last time you saw so many critters together? See animals of all kinds as these special guests visit from zoos, science centers, farms and more.
Forest History Center. 218-327-4482
Sept. 15-16, Pine City
Festival of the Voyageur
Two hundred years ago, fur traders celebrated the success of the trading season with a giant party. Amidst the crisp air and bright fall colors, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds created by 250 reenactors come to camp on the Snake River. Witness feats of strength and skill as contestants vie for the title of the best all-around voyageur. Shop for historic crafts and join children's activities. And on Saturday evening, learn the steps of a lively country dance as live fiddle music plays. Snake River Fur Post. 320-629-6356
Sept. 21-23, 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 and social gatherings. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. 218-428-6209
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