New Brighton Stockyard Days
When: August 7 - 15
Where: see website for detailed information and locations
About: Starting with the golf tournament "The Corral Open" and ending with the Coronation of our 2017 Ambassadors this years festival brings our community together like no other event. And sandwiched between these events we manage to fit in a softball tournament, the Medallion Hunt, a kiddie parade and movie night, a Grande Parade, two street dances with top name bands, car show and swap meet, a karaoke contest, a duck race and three days of food and craft vendors at the scenic Long Lake Regional Park. Oh, and the finish of the 120 mile Antique Car Run featuring cars that were built before 1909.
41st Annual Vadnais Heights Heritage Days
When: August 18 through August 21, 2016
Where: Most events take place at Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons.
About: Enjoy fun for all ages at the 2016 Heritage Days Celebration! Events include a medallion hunt, movie in the park, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children's games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, a water ball tournament between local fire departments, and more!
Minnesota State Fair
When: August 25th through September 5th
Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds
About: What began in 1854 as a territorial fair to highlight agriculture and encourage farming in the region became the Minnesota State Fair in 1859, a year after Minnesota was granted statehood. Learn more about the State Fair's rich history.
Today, often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The fair attracts nearly 1.8 million guests annually.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
When: Open Weekends August 20 - October 2, Plus Labor Day & Festival Friday, September 30
Where: 12364 Chestnut Blvd. Shakopee, MN. 55379
About: The Minnesota Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22 acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival than named “A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!” That celebration has since relocated to Shakopee, MN and has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000.
Mounds View Festival in the Park
When: August 20th
Where: Mounds View City Hall
About: A fun family day surrounded by people from your community. Start the day with a car show, a parade, lots of family friendly activiites, food booths and end the day with a great firework display!