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Annual Events
This is a sampling of the hundreds of annual events that happen in the metro area. For more information about annual events contact the local Chamber of Commerce, city or large venue where events take place. For definite dates and times on these events contact the sponsoring organization.
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February 27-March 02
An extravaganza of exhibits and local, national and international speakers at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Visit www.minneapolishomeandgardenshow.com or call 952-933-3850.
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March - April
Macy's/Bachman's Spring Flower Show, turns Macy's auditorium in downtown Minneapolis into a magical, themed garden full of country paths. Call 612-375-3015 or visit www1.macys.com/campaign/flowershow/northMinn.jsp.
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March 08-16
Showcases the newest models of cars and trucks at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Call 952-831-8019 or visit www.twincitiesautoshow.com.
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April
Minnesota Thunder Soccer kicks into summer with their home opener at James Griffin Stadium in St. Paul. Call 651-917-TEAM (8326) or visit www.mnthunder.com.
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April
Minnesota Twins Baseball Home Opener swings into action in April against American League competitors at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Call 612-33-TWINS or www.minnesota.twins.mlb.com.
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April 02 - 06
Northwest Sports Show showcases boats, fishing tackle, hunting equipment and camping vehicles and gear, as well as offering travel information. Call 612-827-5833 or visit www.northwestsportshow.com.
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April 18-20
American Craft Council Show presents some of the country’s top artisans at this juried show and sale at RiverCentre in St. Paul. Call 1-800-836-3470 or visit www.craftcouncil.org.
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April 27
The Ironman Bike Ride offers three distance routs of 30, 62 and 100 miles for bicycle riders of all ages and abilities. The ride starts and finishes in Lakeville. For more information call 651-251-1495 or visit www.ironmanbikeride.org.
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May
Historic Fort Snelling, opens for tours. Call 612-726-1171. www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hfs/.
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May
Minnesota Lynx Women’s Basketball bounces into action in May at the Target Center. Call 612-673-8400 or visit www.wnba.com/lynx.
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May
St. Paul Saints Baseball Home Opener swings into action in May against Northern League competitors at the Midway Stadium in St. Paul. Call 651-644-6659 or visit www.saintsbaseball.com.
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May 01-04
Festival of Nations at RiverCentre in St. Paul, celebrates the world’s diversity of cultures. Activities include dance and crafts presentations, along with food and shopping. Call 651-647-0191 or visit www.festivalofnations.com.
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May 02-03
Cinco de Mayo, May 5 One of the country’s ten largest Cinco de Mayo festivals takes place across the river from downtown St. Paul in District Del Sol. Featuring an award-winning, family-friendly experience with ethnic foods, entertainment, parade, and more. Call 651-222-6347 or visit www.districtdelsol.com.
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May 10
Minnesota Fishing Opener, in early May, is a major occasion in the land of 10,000 lakes. Call the Department of Natural Resources 651-296-6157 or visit www.dnr.state.mn.us.
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May 10
New Prague’s Half Marathon, Mid May, features unique water stations and is a great tune-up for Grandma’s Marathon. Call New Prague Chamber of Commerce 952-758-4360. www.newprague.com.
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May 17
Held at the Dakota County Fair Grounds in Farmington, the games feature traditional Scottish competitions, piping, dance, etc. visit www.mnscottishfair.org.
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May 17
Syttende Mai is a Norwegian independence celebration in Minneapolis. Call Sons of Norway 612-827-3611 or visit www.sofn.com.
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May 17 -18
Celebrate Spring and welcome the wonderful season of Twin Cities art shows at the 2007 Wayzata Art Experience. This exquisite event takes place on Wayzata’s charming Lake Street overlooking beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Experience extraordinary art from all around the region, with more than 60 artists, international cuisine and interactive performances, this year’s event promises to be the finest ever! For more information visit www.wayzataartexperience.com or contact the Wayzata Chamber Office at 952-473-9595.
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May 17-18
Held the weekend before Memorial Day each year, this family-oriented festival features a parade, sports contests, carnival, food and fun. Contact the South Robert Business Association at 651-457-5645.
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May 18
Celebrate spring with Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s Apple Blossom Races. The course passes many of the area’s apple orchards that promise to be at or near full bloom. For more information www.carpenternaturecenter.org.
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May 30 - June 01
Edina Art Fair, June 2-4, in Edina’s 50th and France shopping area. Call 952-922-1524 or visit www.50thandfrance.com/artfair.html.
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May thru September
St. Anthony Main Concert Series in Minneapolis is offered through Labor Day weekend. Call 612-378-1226 or visit www.mississippimile.org.
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May thru September
Dakota County Heritage Village, features a restored agriculture-based town circa 1900 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. Learn first-hand the history and development of Dakota County. Free admission. Daily tours available. Call 651-460-8050 or visit www.dakotacity.org.
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May thru September
Summit Avenue Walking Tours, are offered through St. Paul’s James J. Hill House. Tours take place every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call 651-297-2555 Or visit www.mnhs.org.
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June 21-22
An Eagan festival featuring juried arts and crafts, is held every year the third weekend of June. Call 651-688-8991 or visit www.eaginarthouse.org/festival.
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June
Minnetonka Summer Festival, June, at Minnetonka City Hall. Visit www.lakeminnetonka.com.
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June
Long Lake Buckhorn Days features an impressive line-up of musicians and entertainers, a fishing contest, volleyball tournament, petting zoo, carnival rides and more. Call 763-497-5407 or visit www.longlake-orono.org.
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June
Manitou Days, White Bear Lake’s annual community celebration, features parades, beach dances, arts and crafts, and other family activities. Call 651-429-8593 or visit www.whitebearchamber.com.
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June - October
Every other Saturday Night from 5-10 p.m in Historic Downtown Hastings, for cars 1976 and older. Music, food and family fun call 651-437-4400 or visit www.hastingsdowntown-mn.com.
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June 01
Grand Old Day is a day-long celebration on Grand Ave., in St. Paul. Call 651-699-0029 or visit www.grandave.com/grandoldday.
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June 06-08
Father Hennepin Days in Champlin includes a street dance, carnival rides and more family fun. Call 763-421-7130 or visit www.ci.champlin.mn.us.
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June 07-11
Albertville Friendly City Days, includes city-wide garage sales, royalty coronations, carnival, parade, pork chop dinner, Softball tournament, outdoor dance, fireworks display, soap box derby, live music, 5K and more. www.ci.albertville.mn.us.
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June 10 - 11
Excelsior Art on the Lake features over 200 artists displaying everything from jewelry, birdhouses and sculptures to paintings, drawings and photography. Call 952-474-5000 or visit www.excelsiorchamber.com.
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June 10-11
MS 150 Bike Tour, participants travel from Duluth to Twin Cities to raise money for MS. Call 612-335-7900 or visit www.nationalmssociety.org/MNM/home.
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June 12-15
This annual event features arts and crafts fair, silent auction, swim/skate night, and kids “eco fair.” Other attractions include: traditional carnival rides, food, a parade, live music, a senior dinner, anc a community faith service. Visit www.parktacular.org.
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June 13-15
Hennepin County Fair, Aug. 2-5, in Corcoran, features a motocross race, pig-racing, exotic petting zoo, a variety of exhibitors and a fireworks display. Call 763-420-4546 or visit www.hennepincountyfair.com.
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June 14-15
Stone Arch Festival of Arts, this festival during Father’s Day weekend features artists, vendors, bands and street performers on the bridge. Call 612-378-1226 or visit www.stonearchfestival.com.
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June 19-22
TaterDaze is an annual event located in Brooklyn park honoring the potato. Like the potato, Brooklyn Park has strength and holds together a prosperous community. Come celebrate the spud and join in the various activities, including: a petting zoo, big truck show, mashed potato contest, dance and couch potato contest. Visit www.brooklynpark.org.
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June 20-22
Dan Patch Days is a two-day festival in Savage on the weekend after Father’s Day. Activities include children’s activities, petting zoo, water fights, performances by local talent, food, pancake breakfast, fireworks and a parade. Call 952-894-8876 or visit www.savagechamber.com.
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June 20-22
Kaposia Days in South St. Paul features a parade, sidewalk sale and other family activities. Call 651-451-2266 or visit www.kaposiadays.org.
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June 20-22
This Farmington Celebration, held the third weekend in June, features an arts & crafts show and sale, parade, fun run and many family activities. For more information visit www.ramblinriverdays.org.
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June 21
Lake Waconia Band Festival, is a “bands only” marching band parade competition. Call 952-442-6785 or visit www.marching.com/events/waconia.htm.
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June 26-28
Brooklyn Center’s biggest celebration of the year with three days of fun for all ages including a parade, arts and crafts fair, fishing contest, ice cream social, family fun and games, youth golf tournament, senior golf tournament, tennis event, music and fireworks. Visit www.brooklynpark.org.
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June 26-29
Rockin’ Rogers Days, June, includes a marching band competition and parade, carnival, royalty coronation, Softball tournament and more. 763-428-2921 or visit www.i94westchamber.org.
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June 29
Lake Waconia Triathlon is a three-stage event consisting of swimming, biking and running. Visit www.lakewaconiatriathlon.net.
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June thru August
Marketfest, which includes music, farmers’ market, food vendors, and family entertainment is held Thursday evenings June-August in downtown White Bear Lake. Call 651-426-2271 or visit www.whitebearchamber.com.
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June thru August
Every Thursday at Mound Bay Park, Cooks Bay on Lake Minnetonka. Call 952-491-8045.
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June thru September
Features musical entertainment on Peavey Plaza in front of Orchestra Hall. Sponsored by the Downtown Council. Call 612-338-3807 or visit www.downtownmpls.com.
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June thru September
Concerts on Wednesdays at Oak Hill Park, St. Louis Park. Call 952-924-2540.
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June- September
Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wonderful fresh produce & flowers. City Center Park. www.chanhassenchamber.org.
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Mid June - Mid August
Discover Wayzata is a summer-long theme with concerts by the lake, an annual sidewalk sale and free trolley rides. Mid-June through mid-August. Call 952-473-9595 or visit www.wayzatachamber.com.
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July
Oldest and largest Independence Day parade in Minnesota. 5 Day Celebration includes a carnival, fireworks, bingo tents and entertainment all over town.
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July
Minnesota Orchestra’s Sommerfest begins its month-long celebration in July. The Minnesota Orchestra presents four weeks worth of classical music. Call 612-371-5656 or visit www.minnesotaorchestra.org.
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July
New Hope’s summer festival consists of carnival rides, a kiddie parade, a tennis tournament, bingo and fireworks. For more information call 763-531-5151.
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July
In Mound features quality artists, music, entertainment, boat cruises, business expo, community activities. Call the Lake Minnetonka Area Chamber of Commerce 952-472-5622 or visit www.lakeminnetonkachamber.com.
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July 04
Chanhassen Celebration. Visit www.chanhassenchamber.org. Music, Taste of Chanhassen, parade and fireworks.
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July 04
Delano Fourth of July Celebration begins at the end of June and lasts through July 4. Call 763-972-3112 or visit www.delanochamber.com.
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July 04
An annual celebration in Eagan’s Central park, the July 4th Funfest features family fun, a parade, royalty and fireworks. Visit www.eaganfunfest.org for more information.
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July 04
Fourth of July Celebration in Elk River, fireworks, family activities, food, carnival, water-ski show and rodeo. Call 763-441-3110 or visit www.elkriverchamber.org.
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July 04
A festival in Apple Valley, which includes a parade and fireworks, visit applevalleychamber.com.
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July 04
Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration held at West Park. Call the St. Paul Chamber 651-223-5000 or visit www.stpaulchamber.org.
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July 04-06
Hamel Rodeo, July 5-8, showcases the talent of over 400 top-notch rodeo riders and fans from all over the country. Call 763-420-3242 or visit www.hamelrodeo.org.
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July 04-06
Taste of Minnesota, the first weekend in July at Harriet Park (Harriet Island), fills the air with the aroma of sumptuous foods prepared by Minnesota restaurants. Music and fireworks cap off the celebration. Call 651-228-0018 or visit www.tasteofmn.org.
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July 04-13
Panorama of Progress is Lakeville’s annual celebration including fireworks, the Miss Lakeville scholarship program, a street dance, a sidewalk and craft sale, a boat parade, a car cruise and a parade. Call 952-985-9558 or visit www.panoprog.org.
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July 09-13
Hopkins Raspberry Festival in July is a harvest festival featuring a running race, a parade and various other events along Mainstreet. Call 952-931-0878 or visit www.hopkinsraspberryfestival.com.
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July 11-12
Basilica Block Party offers music from both local and national artists. Call 612-333-6023 or visit www.basilicablockparty.org.
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July 12
Anoka’s Riverfest and Art Fair, mid July, features arts and crafts, live music, a car show, boat rides and family fun area. Call 763-421-7130 or visit www.anokariverfest.com.
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July 16- 20
Featuring a carnival, tractor pull, demolition derby, motorcross, 4-H exhibits and food. Call 763-441-3610 or visit www.sherburnecountyfair.org.
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July 18-10
Rivertown Days Hastings is an annual festival celebrating life on the Mississippi River. Call 651-437-6775 or visit www.hastingsmn.org.
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July 18-27
Minneapolis Aquatennial is the country’s oldest summertime festival. Highlights include a kickoff block party in downtown Minneapolis, two parades, a milk carton boat race, a sand-sculpture contest and plenty of fireworks. Call 612-331-8371 or visit www.aquatennial.com.
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July 22-27
Anoka County Fair is the largest county fair in the state. Activities include a big wheel contest, petting zoo, pony rides, bingo, diaper derby, kid’s coloring contest, story telling, art exhibits, demonstrations, music, beer garden and midway. Call 763-427-4070 or visit www.anokacountyfair.org.
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July 23-27
Scott County Fair includes a carnival with the state’s largest Ferris wheel, kids’ rides, games and a Border Collie sheep herding competition. Call 952-492-2436 or visit www.scottcountyfair.com.
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July 24-27
Crystal Frolics is a summer festival in Crystal. After competing in the 5K, enjoy music, games and fireworks at the festival grounds. Fore more information call 763-537-0166.
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July 25-27
Tour the famous one-of-a-kind replica of the Hastings Spiral Bridge. Music fest, parade, flea market, church service, children’s barnyard, food, refreshments, vintage auto races and much more. Happening in Hastings. Call 651-437-2693 or visit www.littleloghouseshow.com.
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July 29- August 3
Lakefront Days in Prior Lake, offers a community-wide celebration with an ice cream social, games, live music, a car show; fishing contest, 1 and 4-mile fun runs, and golf tournament. Call 952-440-1000 or visit www.priorlakechamber.org.
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July 31 - August 3
Shakopee Derby Days, features Taste of Shakopee, parade, fireworks and bands. Call 952-953-9731 or visit www.shakopee.org.
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August
Midway Motor Fest is a rally of funky dragsters, hopped-up hot rods and classic cars of all kinds. They cruise the Midway area of St. Paul each year in August. Call 651-646-2636 or visit www.midwaychamber.com.
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August 01-03
River City Days held in Red Wing at the Riverfront Centre. Call 651-388-8517 or visit www.redwingchamber.com.
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August 01-03
Uptown Art Fair is the country’s largest outdoor art festival and is held in Minneapolis at Hennepin & Lake Streets. Call 612-823-4581 or visit www.uptownminneapolis.com.
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August 02
Hanover Harvest Festivals features 5K run, flea market, hay rides, craft sale, softball tournament, pony rides and live entertainment. Contact 763-497-3777 or visit www.hanovermn.org.
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August 04-10
Held the first full week of August at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington, features all the usual arts and crafts competitions in addition to 4-H projects. Lots of family, fun, food, carnival rides and games, grandstand events from music to bull riding & barrel racing as well as an antique tractor pull, demolition derby and a supercross series. Check the website at www.dakotacountyfair.org.
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August 04-10
The Minnesota Fringe Festival features multiple theater performances at different sites. Call 651-209-7699 or visit www.fringefestival.org.
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August 06-10
Carver County Fair is held at the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia. Entertainment includes tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, 4-H exhibits, a large midway and fabulous food. Call 952-442-2333 or visit www.carvercountyfair.com.
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August 16 - September 28
Minnesota Renaissance Festival weekends August & September plus Labor Day in Shakopee. Call 952-445-7361 or visit http://renaissancefest.com/MRF/index.html.
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August 21-September 1
Minnesota’s “great get-together” is held in St. Paul. With rides, animal competitions, bake-offs, fine arts, crafts, national music acts and an unbelievable amount of food, most on a stick, it’s the state’s largest annual attraction. Call 651-642-2200 or visit www.mnstatefair.org.
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August 22-24
Features a parade, carnival rides, a fire muster, arts and crafts, concessions, a car show and more. Call 612-578-0722 or visit www.woodburydays.com.
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August 24
Woodbury Country Mile features a half marathon, 5K run, 5K walk and 1-mile fun run. Call 651-578-0722 or visit www.woodburychamber.org.
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Late September
Fall Festival at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen, offers live music, entertainment and children’s activities. It includes sales of fall bulbs, apples and gardening supplies; tram rides around the Arboretum; and cider pressing. Call 952-443-2460 or visit www.arboretum.umn.edu.
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September
Midway Festival of Arts, featuring concerts and drama, is held annually in early September at Hamline Park and Sculpture Garden in St. Paul’s Midway area. Call 651-646-2636 or visit www.midwaychamber.com.
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September
Minnesota Vikings Season Opener. The Vikings play rivals in the Central Division plus other NFL opponets at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Call 612-989-5151 or visit www.vikings.com for tickets.
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September
Happy Days Celebration is held in mid September in the city of Ramsey. Call 763-421-7130 or visit www.ci.ramsey.mn.us.
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September & October
Parade of Homes Fall Showcase, held each year in the fall, features tours of 700 homes in more than 100 cities in and around the Twin Cities. Call 651-697-1954 or visit www.paradeofhomes.org.
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September 05-07
Held at the Civic Center Plaza in Burnsville (130th Street and Nicollet Avenue), includes a fire truck parade, community parade, block party, bands, fireworks, games and food stands. Call 952-895-4228 or visit www.burnsvillefiremuster.com.
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September 05-07
Inver Grove Heights Days offers four days of fun throughout the city. Activities include a treasure hunt, fireworks, arcade, dances, bingo, city-wide garage sale, softball tournament and trailblazing. Visit www.ighdays.org.
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September 05-07
Wayzata’s James J. Hill Days features food, fun and festivities for the whole family! Enjoy Art, Kids Carnival, Dachshund Races, Kids Carnival and the 34th Annuals James J. Hill Days Parade! For more information visit www.jamesjhilldays.com or contact the Wayzata Chamber Office at 952-473-9595.
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September 05-07
Defeat of Jesse James Days, the weekend following Labor Day in Northfield, offers bank robbery re-enactments, rides, food, rodeo, tractor pull, arts, crafts and parade. Visit www.defeatofjessejamesdays.org.
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September 06-07
Offers the largest snowmobile event anywhere in the world anytime of the year. This event includes 250 plus vendors, 40 acres swap meet and grass dragging snowmobiles. Call 651-464-3200 or visit www.snobarons.com/haydays.
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September 07
Downtown Chanhassen hosts this USATF certified 5K race, fun run & walk. Call 952-9334-3688 or visit www.huffman5k.com.
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September 12-13
Dozinky- a Czech harvest festival features a Classic Car Cruise on Main Street in New Prague, and a Street Dance follows. There are also ethnic foods, music and merchandise. Call the New Prague Chamber of Commerce 952-758-4360 or visit www.newprague.com.
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September 13
Dayton Heritage Days, Sept. 156, celebrates the past and future of Dayton. Activities include ole’ timers ball game, luncheon at the Dayton Senior Center, parade, pie and ice cream social, street dance, children’s games, helicopter rides, classic car show and live music. Call Dayton City Hall 763-427-4589 or visit www.ci.dayton.mn.us.
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September 13
Nickle Dickle Day, Sept. 15, in Waconia features over 100 craft vendors, antique car and truck show, 5K and 10K runs, basketball tournament, children’s games and food vendors. Call 952-442-5812 or visit www.nickledickle.com.
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September 13
Otsego Days a city-wide celebration. Call 763-428-2921 or visit www.i94westchamber.org.
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September 13
Taste of the Lakes is an evening of food sampling from various restaurants, a silent auction and dancing to live music sponsored by the Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. Call the Lake Minnetonka Chamber at 952-472-5622 or visit www.lakeminnetonkachamber.com.
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September 20-21
Outdoors juried fine arts and craft fair, food vendors, children’s entertainment and youth art competition and exhibition. Held at the Apple Valley Municipal Center. Visit www.ringaroundthearts.com.
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Early October
Area apple orchards and Carpenter Nature Center celebrate the apple harvest along the bluffs of the St. Croix River. Enjoy apple picking, hay rides through the pumpkin patch, games, face painting, cider apple pressing demonstrations, mazes, farm animals, children’s play area, musical entertainment and an outdoor market. Visit www.hastingschamber.com.
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Late October
Halloween Haunted Walk takes place during late October in Farmington. Call 651-463-1850 or visit www.ci.farmington.mn.us.
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Mid October
Minnesota Wild Hockey home opener happens in the middle of October at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Call 651-726-8240 or visit wild.com.
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Mid October
Experience our food, wine and community. Area restaurants provide samples and the City of Edina Municipal Liquor stores have over 80 wines for tasting. Southdale Center/Center Court, 4:30 to 7:30. Call 952-806-3500 or visit edinachamber.com.
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Mid October
Trail of Terror leads visitors on a long maze through creepy corridors in Shakopee. The event begins in mid-October and runs through Halloween on the grounds of Minnesota Renaissance Festival, three miles south of Shakopee on Highway 169. Call 952-445-7361 or visit www.trailofterrorfest.com.
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October
Anoka Halloween Celebration, a month-long event in the “Halloween Capital of the World.” The events culminate with a Grand Day Parade the last Saturday in October. Call 763-421-7130 or visit www.anokahalloween.com.
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October 03-05
Fall Home and Garden Show, in early October, blooms with exhibits and speakers at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Call DMG World Media 612-933-3850 or visit www.homeremodelingshow.com.
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October 05
Twin Cities Marathon attracts more than 7,000 runners. It is touted as the country’s “most beautiful urban marathon.” Call 612-925-3500 or visit www.twincitiesmarathon.org.
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October 10-12
St. Paul Art Crawl is a tour that covers galleries and artists’ studios downtown and in Lowertown. Call 651-292-4373 or visit www.stpaul-artcrawl.org.
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November
Minnesota Timberwolves Season Opener tips off at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. For group tickets call 612-337-DUNK, for individual tickets call 612-989-5151 or visit www.nba.com/timberwolves.
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November 07-09
Autumn Festival/Arts and Crafts Fair, which is held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, is the largest crafts show in the Upper Midwest. Call 952-445-7223 or visit www.canterburypark.com.
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November 07-09
Snowmobile and ATV Winter Sport Show offers a preview of the upcoming winter season, featuring new equipment, lodging and resort information at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Visit www.agievents.com.
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November 27
Gobble Gait In Hastings, a 10K and 2K walk/run, both held on Thanksgiving Day. Call 651-437-1070 or visit www.gobblegait.com.
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November 27- December 21
Spectacular sparkling fairytale floats each featuring its own theme song wind their way down Nicollet Mall. The floats are surrounded by nearly 250 characters glittering with lights. This wintertime parade strolls down Nicollet Mall from 11th Street to 5th Street, each Thursday through Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.hollidzle.com.
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November 29
Homespun Holiday in Waconia takes place on Saturday after Thanksgiving. Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas program and tree lighting ceremony in City Square Park. Call 952-442-5812.
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December 04
Winter Walk, the first Thursday in November allows visitors to experience Northfield by candlelight. Visit www.northfieldchamber.com.
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December 05-07
Ice Fishing Show at the River Centre in St. Paul. Visit www.agievents.com.
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December 06, 13
A Village Christmas in Farmington at Dakota City celebrates Christmas with old-fashioned sights, sounds, smells and treats. Call 651-463-7111 or visit www.dakotacity.org.
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December 13
Happens in Inver Grove Heights. Activities include a decorative lighting contest, brunch with Santa, arts and crafts, and the lighting and dedication of the Christmas Tree. Call Inver Grove Heights park & Recreation Department 651-450-2585 or visit www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us.
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December Weekends
Folkways of Christmas December Weekends at Historic Murphy’s Landing in Shakopee. Call 763-694-7784.
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Mid thru Late December
Takes place at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. The Festival is a chance to see holiday trees decorated and displayed. Call 952-443-2460 or visit www.arboretum.umn.edu.
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January
Minnesota Swarm Lacrosse home opener at the Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Call 888-MN-SWARM or visit www.mnswarm.com.
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January 21-25
Sails into the Minneapolis Convention Center features boats of all kinds plus nautical merchandise. Call 612-827-5833 or visit www.minneapolisboatshow.com.
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January 21-February 1
The country’s oldest mid-winter outdoor festival includes a royalty coronation, parade, dances, sporting events, ice sculptures and more. Call 651-223-4700 or visit www.winter-carnival.com.
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February
Sponsored by the Lake Minnetonka Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach and features elegant dining, dancing and a silent auction. Call 952-472-5622 or visit www.lakeminnetonkachamber.com.
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February 05-08
42nd Annual RV Vacation and Camping Show takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center and features travel information from 30 states, a climbing wall and a nine-hole mini-golf course. Visit www.agievents.com.
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February 07-08
In Wayzata a golf tournament on frozen Lake Minnetonka with three challenging courses, food and activities. Call 952-473-9595 or visit www.wayzatachamber.com.
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February 14-March 15
Parade of Homes Spring Preview begins in mid-February and continues through mid-March. The public is invited to view new homes located throughout the Twin Cities at this annual event, sponsored by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Call 651-697-1954 or visit www.paradeofhomes.org.
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