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 22 - 25, 2023
When: June 22-25, 2023
Where: Downtown Farmington and various Farmington Locations
About: Click here for more detailed information on events, locations, times
July |
Apple Valley Freedom Days - June 30 - July 4, 2023
When: June 30 - July 4, 2023
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, 2023
When: July 2-4, 2023
Where: Eagan Community Center festival grounds,1501 Central Parkway, Eagan and Viking Lakes
About: Click here for detailed event information
Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog Festival - Fireweorks July 4, Festival July 7-16, 2023
When: Fireworks July 4 and Festival from July 7 - 16, 2023
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 22-29, 2023
When: July 22-29, 2023
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 27-29 2023
When: July 27-29, 2023
Where: Central Park, 2893 145th St. W., Rosemount
About: Click here for more information
August |
Dakota County Fair - August 7-13, 2023
When: August 7-13, 2023
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 11, 2023
When: Friday, August 11, 2023
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 & More.
Corn Fest at Valleyfair, weekends August 19 - Labor Day
End your summer with a cornucopia of delicious tastes at Valleyfair’s Corn Fest running weekends August 19 – September 3 and Labor Day. This all-new food festival offers a bushel of sweet and savory takes on our favorite crop and a slew of fun and activities.
Mayor Shucks and the Corn Fest Committee are ready to show off all the a-maize-ing corn dishes and fun they’ve planned for you. The summer festival committee has developed an extensive menu of eats and drinks, all centered around corn. Local bands deliver authentic sounds of the region in the beautifully decorated town square. Learn how to line dance right here at Corn Fest with guidance of our energetic and over-the-top townspeople. Watch out for flying corn kernels as hungry guests compete in a corn-eating contest.
What makes Corn Fest the area’s best late-summer activity is that it’s a homespun food celebration nestled within the Twin Cities’ premier amusement park. Before or after experiencing the quaint goodness of our sweet corn festival, guests can scream at the top of their lungs on their favorite thrill rides or enjoy splish-splashing fun at Soak City. Save on tickets at Valleyfair.com.
Renaissance Festival- Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) August 19 –October 1 plus Labor Day - September 4 and Festival Friday, September 29, 2023
When: Open Weekends (Sat. & Sun.) Aug. 19th – Oct. 1st, 2023, Plus Labor Day, September 4th & Fest Friday, September 29th, 2023
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 24 - Labor Day 2023
When: August 24-Labor Day 2023
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 5-9, 2023
When: September 5-9, 2023
Where: Various Locations in Burnsville
About: Click here for event information and locations, times, dates. etc. (will be updated soon)
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