Summer Festivals Around the Twin Cities

Burnsville

The Wednesday in the Park Concert Series, sponsored by ISD 191 Community Education and the City of Burnsville is back for its 35th year.

Concerts are scheduled to be held outdoors at the Civic Center Amphitheater with a rain location at Nicollet Jr. High. Please bring a non-perishable food item donation to exchange for a Pepsi-product soft drink. Shows start at 7:00 p.m.

For more information on this event and others in Burnsville, click here. 

DoFor more  Several events are planned  Eagan 

Also, visit Market Fest for fresh produce, hand-crafted artisan items and a summer filled with weekly themed activities, concerts and entertainment are featured as part of  this community favorite event held on Wednesdays at Central Park’s Festival Grounds and Eagan Rotary Band Shell at the Eagan Community Center from June 13- September 26. 

Elk River

The Sherburne County Fair is set to take place July 19- 22. There is always something to do with events including concerts, donkey races, and a demolition derby. 

For more info, click here.

Fairbult

Come experience the 139th annual Rice County Fair from July 17-22.

Isanti 

The 135th Annual Isanti County Fair will take place on July 18-22. The city of Isanti invites you to come enjoy the best five days of July! 

Visit the website here.

Lake Elmo

Don't miss out on the wonderful fair food, musical entertainment, and educational exhibits at the Washington County Fair which will take place on August 1-5. Click here for more information.

Little Canada

The Canadian Days celebration will take place August 3-5. 

Check out the website here.

Minneapolis

• The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis. Entering its 73rd year, Minneapolis residents, workers, and tourists have come to love and appreciate all that the City of Minneapolis has to offer during the Aquatennial Festival. Come and enjoy the celebration of Minneapolis' Best Days of Summer occurring July 13-21, 2012! Click here to see the official website. 
• The Uptown Art Fair will take place August 3-5 on Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue. Professional works of art ranging from limited editions to one-of-a-kind treasures in each of 12 media including sculpture, painting, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, and more.  Over 350 talented fine artists from around the world. For more info, click here.

 Minnetonka 

Don’t miss the 34th annual summer festival. There will be an 8K race, Police K9 demonstrations, fireworks, a collectable market, and much more!

Click here for more information.

Shakopee

The Huber Park Performance Series will take place from May 31- September 13 at Huber Park. Various free events will take place.

For more info, click here.

Shoreview
The Slice of Shoreview festival will take place July 27-29 at Island Lake County Park.

A parade is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and fireworks are also planned for Saturday, July 28.

Click here for more information.

White Bear Lake

Marketfest takes place from June 14 to July 26 every Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m. rain or shine. Food, crafts, and live entertainment will all be available.

Click here for more information.

Vadnais Heights

Enjoy fun for all ages at the 2012 Heritage Days Celebration. Events include a medallion hunt, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, old-fashioned games, Magic Bounce fun zone, redneck horseshoe tournament, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, booya, softball tournaments, and more. 

Click here for more details. 

Zumbrota

The Goodhue County fair will take place from August 7-12 in Zumbrota. Special contests, a beer garden, and a carnival will all be apart of the festivities. Click here for more information.

 

 

 

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