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• TODAY Through Aug 1

  Anoka County Fair

  Location: Anoka, Minnesota
  Date: July 27-August 1,2010
  

  Motocross Racing, Great Frontier Bull Riding, UPM Truck & Tractor Pull, NTPA TRACTOR PULL – 2009 NTPA Regional National Miller Genuine Draft Showdown Truck & Tractor Pull – Minnesota’s Largest Pull, Demolition Derby*

• TODAY Through Aug 1

  Little Canada Canadian Days

  Location: Spooner Park 350 Eli Rd Little Canada, MN 55117
  Date: July 30-August 1, 2010
  

  Canadian Days is Little Canada's festival to celebrate its sister-city relationship with Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Join them in Spooner Park for a corn feed, pancake breakfast, classic car show, 5k walk/run, kiddie and grand parades, carnival, LC's Playland, fireworks, kittenball and more.

• Aug 1

  Scott County Fair

  Location: 7151 W 190th Street, Jordan, MN
  Date: July 28 - August 1,2010
  

  Big crowds, excellent exhibits, huge parades, exciting entertainment, and a variety of tasty foods were always the highlights of the early fairs. This annual exposition has evolved into a prominent, valued tradition for the people of Scott County and the surrounding areas.

• Aug 4 Through Aug 8

  Big Stone County Fair

  Location: Big Stone County Fairgrounds Clinton, MN 56225
  Date: August 4-8, 2010
  

  Big Stone County Fair with all the things a agricultural community has to offer. 4-H exhibits, music, food, farm displays, Demolition derbies, Enduro racing and more.

• Aug 4 Through Aug 8

  Wright County Fair

  Location: Howare Lake, Minnesota
  Date: August 4-8,2010
  

  Wright County Fair in Howard Lake.

• Aug 4 Through Aug 8

  Shakopee Derby Days

  Location: Shakopee, Minnesota
  Date: August 4-8, 2010
  

  Derby Days is Shakopee, Minnesota's summer festival, held the first full weekend in August. The celebration begins Wednesday morning with the Senior Olympics and culminates on Sunday with a parade. Most of the events take place in historic downtown Shakopee's Huber Park.

• Aug 5 Through Aug 15

  Minnesota Fringe Festival

  Location: 528 Hennepin Av #503 Minneapolis MN 55403
  Date: August 5-15,2010
  

  11 days, 160+ shows, 1,000 artist-theater for literally everyone.

• Aug 6 Through Aug 8

  Uptown Art Fair

  Location: Uptown Minneapolis, MN. The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue and “The Mall” in Southwest Minneapolis
  Date: August 6-8,2010
  

  Choose from a variety of creative and original works of art including sculptures, paintings, photographs, woodcarvings, glasswork, jewelry, multimedia compositions and more. Enjoy food and drinks from over 20 vendors, as well as non-stop entertainment on the CBS Outdoor Performance Stage. Relax in the Wine Garden, or create your own art at the Family Imagination Station activity area.

• Aug 7 Through Aug 8

  Loring Park Art Festival

  a,eLocation: Loring Park in Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN 55403
  Date: August 7-8, 2010
  

  Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, food, music and entertainment. 140 high quality visual artists circle the Loring Park's large pond in Minneapolis.

• Aug 7

  Hanover Harvest Festival

  Location: Hanover City Hall Property Hanover, MN 55341
  Date: August 7, 2010
  

  Saturday August 7th, 2010 will mark the 6th annual Hanover Harvest Festival. Celebrate summer and bring the family! Events include the grand day parade, kid's activity area, 5K run, free evening dance, music all day, Guitar Hero contest, bingo, dinner at City Hall, fire dept. waterball challenge and more.

• Aug 8

  Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival

  Location: Fairview Lane Jordan, MN 55352
  Date: August 6-8, 2010
  

  Scott-Carver Threshers Association presents the 46th annual Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival. Located off Hwy 169 in Jordan, watch for signs. Tractor feature is Ford and Fordson.

• Aug 9 Through Aug 15

  Dakota County Fair

  Location: 4008 - 220th Street West P.O. Box 73 Farmington, MN 55024
  Date: August 9-15, 2010
  

  Dakota County Fair is the place to go for food, fun and entertainment! Featuring the latest products and services and some of the best livestock in the state. The grandstand offers motocross, tractor pull and demolition derbies. Our free entertainment stage will host Battle of the Bands, Talent Contest and more.

• Aug 11 Through Aug 15

  Carver County Fair

  Location: P.O. Box 208 Waconia, MN 55387
  Date: August 11-15,2010
  

  Come join the fun at the Carver County Fair in Waconia, Minnesota.

• Aug 13

  Brew at the Zoo

  Location: 13000 Zoo Boulevard Apple Valley, MN 55124
  Date: August 13, 2010
  

  Raise your glass to conservation and join us for the “Brew at the Zoo”. There’s nothing better than cold, frothy beer on a warm summer evening. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of refreshing local domestic/microbrews, complimentary appetizers, and live music, It’s an evening of beer, bears, and great music!

  7:00pm - 10:00pm
• Aug 13 Through Aug 15

  Irish Fair

  Location: Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN
  Date: August 13-15, 2010
  

  Celebrate Irish heritage and culture at Irish Fair at Harriet Island Regional Park. Live music and dance, food and merchandise vendors, children's activities, cultural activities and much more. Free Admission

• Aug 17 Through Aug 21

  Murray County Fair

  Location: Murray County Fairgrounds 3048 Broadway Ave Slayton, MN 56172
  Date: August 17-21,2010
  

  Join us for our 100th year. Open class judging, horse show, amateur talent show, combine demolition derby, pork loin feed, demolition derby and much more.

• Aug 20 Through Aug 21

  Art and All the Jazz Festival

  Location: Art and All that Jazz Festival W 126th St & Nicollet Ave
  Date: August 20-21, 2010
  

  Art and All the Jazz Festival in Burnsville

• Aug 21

  Festival in the Park

  Location: Mounds View, Minnesota
  Date: August 21, 2010
  

  Mounds View's annual celebration, Festival in the Park Car Show - 8am to 3pm (trophy presentation at 1pm) Parade at 1pm; Fireworks at Dusk!

• Aug 21 Through Oct 3

  Minnesota Renaissance Festival

  Location: 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN
  Dates: Weekends, August 21- October 3, 2010
  Times: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  Transport yourself back to the 16th century with a trip to the annual Renaissance Festival in nearby Shakopee, Minnesota. Laugh at court jesters, shop for handicrafts, watch a joust and enjoy some delicious, authentic fare.

• Aug 26 Through Sep 6

  Minnesota State Fair

  Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave North, St. Paul, MN 55108
  Dates: August 26-September 6, 2010
  Times: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

  With over 1.5 million attendees every year, the Minnesota State Fair is the largest 12-day fair in North America. This annual celebration includes a rodeo, lots of games and rides, a skate park, delicious fair food, daily parades and over 400 free concerts.

• Aug 27

  Stiftungsfest

  Location: Willkommen Park Norwood Young America, MN 55368
  Date: August 27-29,2010
  

  Minnesota's Oldest Community Celebration, 2010 will be the 149th annual festival. Musical entertainment under the "Big Tent" features Old Time and Polka bands from across the United States and Germany. Enjoy a "Stiftunsfest" hamburger, as well as other ethnic food.

• Aug 27 Through Aug 29

  Woodbury Days

  Location: Woodbury, MN 55125
  Date: August 27-29,2010
  

  Come and join in the celebration of Woodbury Days.

• Sep 8

  Bloomington Jazz Festival

  Location: Normandale Lake Bandshell, 5901 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431 (free parking)
  Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, Noon to 4:45 pm
  

• Sep 11 Through Sep 12

  James J. Hill Days

  Location: Wayzata, MN 55391
  Date: September 11-12,2010
  

  James J. Hill Days is a family-oriented celebration held September 12th & 13th. This old fashioned community festival includes arts & crafts, dachshund races, music, parade, coast cart races, children's activities and more!

• Sep 18

  Heritage Days Bloomington

  Location: 98th St. & Lyndale Ave. Bloomington
  Date: September 18, 1 p.m. until midnight
  

  Live music, arts and crafts fair, historical & cultural exhibits, kids events and games, talent show, essay contest, BMX stunt show, car show, bingo and pull-tabs.

• Oct 16

  Half Haunted Halloween Celebration

  Location: 6710 Lake Shore Drive Richfield, MN 55423
  Date: October 16, 2010
  

  Come and take part in the Half Haunted Halloween Celebration.

  3:00pm - 7:30pm
• Nov 29 Through Dec 21

  Holidazzle Parade

  Location: Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
  Dates: Nov 29 - Dec 21 (Thursdays - Sundays only)
  Time: 6:30pm

  The Holidazzle Parade has been a holiday tradition in the Twin Cities since 1992. With its floats, choirs, marching bands and storybook characters like Hansel and Gretel and the Wizard of Oz, the annual Holidazzle Parade encourages spectators to bundle up in warm winter clothing and head to downtown Minneapolis for an evening of holiday fun.

• Jan 27 Through Feb 6

  Saint Paul Winter Carnival

  Location: Saint Paul, MN
  Date: January 27 - February 6,2011
  

  The Saint Paul Winter Carnival, "The Coolest Celebration on Earth", celebrates all that winter in Minnesota has to offer. Enjoy parades, ice and snow carving competitions, fireworks and more.

• May 6 Through May 9

  Cinco de Mayo

  Location: Cesar Chavez Street, St. Paul, MN 55107
  Dates: May 6-9, 2011
  

  Head to District del Sol and enjoy St. Paul’s vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration. Plenty of family-friendly activities are available, including the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Parade and a salsa-tasting competition.

• Jun 4

  Grand Old Day

  Location: Grand Avenue from Dale to Fairview, St. Paul, MN
  Date: June 4, 2011

  St. Paul’s so-called “first rite of summer,” the Grand Old Day Festival is an annual community event complete with a parade, an art fair, numerous musical performances, entertaining contests and local vendors supplying everything from food to clothing. Grand Old Day is a fun, family-friendly event that’s perfect for welcoming the summer.

• Jul 9 Through Jul 12

  Monticello Riverfest

  Location: Citywide Monticello, MN 55362
  Date: July 9-12, 2011
  

  Riverfest is Monticello's big community celebration - Family Fun night on Thursday, Talent Show on Friday, the It's worth the drive to spend the day! Sunday's duck race & festivities.