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Calendar for May 2008
| May 1-4 |
Festival
of Nations |
River
Centre, St. Paul |
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This is a
multi-cultural celebration with over 95 ethnic groups presenting authentic
cafes, folk dancing, cultural exhibits, folk art, demonstrations and an
international bazaar. |
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651-647-0191 |
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Festival of Nations |
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Calendar for June 2008
| June
14-15 |
Stone Arch Festival of the Arts |
Minneapolis |
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More
than 250 artist booths, fine art on the riverfront, crafts and
culinary art. Free dance, theater and music performances throughout
the weekend. |
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www.stonearchfestival.com |
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| June
20-22 |
Minnesota Street Rod Association's Back to the 50's Car Show |
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul |
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A
family event with vehicles from 1964 and older, a swap meet, bands and
a craft fair. Call for admission fees and hours. |
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651-288-4400 |
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www.msra.com |
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| June 29-30 |
Taste of
Minnesota |
Harriet Island, St.
Paul |
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Fourth of July celebration with music, food and fireworks.
Call for admission fees and hours. |
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651-291-5600 |
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Calendar for
July 2008
| July
1-4 |
Taste of Minnesota |
Harriet
Island, St. Paul |
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Fourth of July celebration with music, food and fireworks.
Call for admission fees and hours. |
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651-291-5600 |
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Taste of Minnesota |
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| July 14
- 17 |
Family Motor Coach Convention |
www.FMCA.com |
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| July
20-22 |
Rivertown Days |
Hastings, MN |
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651-437-6775 |
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| July 18-27
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Minnesota Aquatennial |
Minneapolis |
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This event
celebrates summer and the city's lakes with a parade, a free outdoor
concert, fireworks, milk carton boat races, a sandcastle
building competition, an art fair at the beach, a triathlon and
neighborhood park BBQ's. |
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612-376-7669 |
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www.aquatennial.org |
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| July 24-27 |
Stillwater Lumberjack Days |
Stillwater, MN |
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Free concerts, sidewalk sales, lumberjack shows, 10 mile run, 5K run, kids
run and toddler trot. Fireworks Sunday. |
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Lumberjack Days |
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| July 30 - August 3 |
Washington County
Fair |
Lake Elmo, MN |
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136th Annual County
Fair. Free grandstand shows and free stage shows. |
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washingtoncountyfair.org |
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Calendar for August 2008
| July 30 - August
3 |
Washington County Fair |
Lake Elmo, MN |
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136th Annual County Fair. Free grandstand shows and free stage shows. |
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washingtoncountyfair.org |
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| August
10-12 |
Irish Fair of Minnesota |
Harriet
Island, St. Paul |
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Celebration
of Irish heritage with food, fun and music on the banks of the Mississippi
River. This festival is recognized as one of the most
family-friendly events in the Twin Cities and one of the most authentic
Irish festivals nationwide. |
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952-474-7411 |
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www.irishfair.com |
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| August 15-17 |
Pepper Festival |
Hudson, WI |
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This celebration features Italian food,
carnival, parade, queen coronation, Royalty spaghetti eating contest,
championship spaghetti eating contest, hot pepper eating contest, one-mile
run, 5K and 10K runs and a pepper cooking contest. Other events include bingo,
softball and various contests. Dancing each night with feature bands. |
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Pepper Festival |
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| August 16 -
September 28 (Weekends, Labor Day and Friday,
September 26) |
Minnesota Renaissance Festival |
Shakopee,
MN |
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The legend of the 16th century comes to life at the 36th annual MN
Renaissance Festival. This event includes jousting, feasting, dancing,
games, rides, unique crafts and a lot of fun. |
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952-445-7361, 800-966-8215 |
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www.renaissancefest.com |
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| August 21 - September
1 |
Minnesota State Fair |
Minnesota State
Fairgrounds, St. Paul |
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The MN State Fair is a 12-day event ending Labor Day. It is the
second largest state fair in the country, attracting 1.7 million people
annually. The fair features fun and food for the entire family, including
more than 25 different foods-on-a-stick. Main attractions include animals,
midway and top-name entertainers. Handicapped accessible. Special discount
rates available. Call for admission fees and hours. |
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651-288-4400 |
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Minnesota State Fair |
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| August 22-24 |
Woodbury Days |
Woodbury, MN |
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Woodbury celebrates with parades, games, restaurant samples, and fireworks. |
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www.woodburydays.com |
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Calendar for September
2008
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September 1 - 4 |
Republican National Convention |
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| August
21 - September 1 |
Minnesota State Fair |
Minnesota State
Fairgrounds, St. Paul |
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The MN State Fair is a 12-day event ending Labor Day. It is the
second largest state fair in the country, attracting 1.7 million people
annually. The fair features fun and food for the entire family, including
more than 25 different foods-on-a-stick. Main attractions include animals,
midway and top-name entertainers. Handicapped accessible. Special discount
rates available. Call for admission fees and hours. |
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651-288-4400 |
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Minnesota State Fair |
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| August
16 - September 28 (Weekends, Labor Day and
Friday, September 26) |
Minnesota Renaissance Festival |
Shakopee, MN |
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The legend of the 16th century comes to life at the 36th annual MN
Renaissance Festival. This event includes jousting, feasting, dancing,
games, rides, unique crafts and a lot of fun. |
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952-445-7361, 800-966-8215 |
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www.renaissancefest.com |
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| September 14-16,
21-23 |
Oktoberfest |
Stillwater, MN Gasthaus Bavarian
Hunter Restaurant |
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Great Bavarian
food, beer and entertainment. |
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651-439-7128 |
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www.gasthausbavarianhunter.com |
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