Summer is here and it is time for some family fun. I have compiled a list of local and some a little bit further away for you to add to your calendar. Get together with friends, family, and neighbors for a day of entertainment. Each community has its own unique schedule and many have parades to kick off their event and some finish off the night with fireworks! Have a wonderful summer!
June |
Farmington Dew Days - June 20- 23, 2024
When: June 20-23, 2024
Where: Downtown Farmington and various Farmington Locations
About: Click here for more detailed information on events, locations, times
July |
Apple Valley Freedom Days - June 28 - July 4, 2024
When: June 28 - July 4, 2024
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, Apple Valley, MN 55124
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events
Eagan July 4 FunFest - July 2-4, 2024
When: July 2-4, 2024
Where: Viking Lakes (July 2) Eagan Community Center festival grounds,1501 Central Parkway, Eagan (July 3-4, 2024)
About: Click here for detailed event information
Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog Festival - Fireweorks July 4, Festival July 6-14, 2024
When: Fireworks July 4 and Festival from July 6 - 14, 2024
Where: Various locations in Lakeville.
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events, locations, & times.
Ramsey County Fair - Check for updated information
When: check for updated information
Where: Fairgrounds, 2020 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109( Corner of Frost & White Bear Avenue)
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events
Rosemount Leprechaun Days - July 20-27, 2024
When: July 20-27, 2024
Where: Central Park, 2893 145th St W., Rosemount & other locations in Rosemount
About: Click here for the complete schedule with locations, times, information
Midsummer Faire at Central Park in Rosemount - July 25-27, 2024
When: July 24-27, 2024
Where: Central Park, 2893 145th St. W., Rosemount
About: Click here for more information
August |
Dakota County Fair - August 5-11, 2024
When: August 5 -11, 2024
Where: Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street West,m Farmington, MN 55024
About: Fun family-friendly events. Click here for details
Eagan's Food Truck Festival - August 9, 2024
When: Friday, August 9, 2024 from 4-9pm
Where: Eagan Festival Grounds, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan
About: Enjoy Twin Cities tastiest food truck fare, local craft beers, and entertainment. Featuring Food Trucks, Music and more.
Corn Fest at Valleyfair, weekends August 17- Labor Day
Corn Fest is back, and it's a-maize-ing! Join the shuckin' good time celebrating Minnesota's golden crop! This cornucopia of fun brings you cornalicious delights galore – from sweet to savory – along with live and local music plus fun games, like our corn-eating contest. Corn Fest promises a bushel of kernel-popping fun for the whole fam!
Best part? It's cornpletely free with park admission! So, come on down, have a corntastic time, and enjoy all your favorite thrills!
Save on tickets at Valleyfair.com.
Renaissance Festival- Open Weekends (Saturday and Sundays) Aug. 19th – Oct. 1st, 2023, Plus Labor Day (September 2) , and Festival Friday, September 27h, 2024
When: Open Weekends (Saturday and Sundays) Aug. 19th – Oct. 1st, 2023, Plus Labor Day (September 2) , and Festival Friday, September 27h, 2024
Time: 9am-7pm • Rain or Shine
Where: Festival Grounds, 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee, MN 55337
About: Click here for the weekend events and activities
Minnesota State Fair - August 22 - September 2, 2024
When: August 22 - Labor Day 2024
Where: State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events.
September |
Burnsville Fire Muster- September 5-7, 2024
When: September 5-7, 2024
Where: Various Locations in Burnsville
About: Click here for event information and locations, times, dates. etc. (will be updated soon)
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