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  Events listed in order by date. Other Events(dates to be announced)
     
  Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise - Afton
  04/12/09 thru 10/20/09
  Event Location: Afton
  Event Contact: Dan Jarvis
  Event Phone: 651-436-1053
 
Sundays on the St Croix Noon - 2:00 pm
  Website: www.aftonhouseinn.com
   
 
  Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-In
  05/30/09 thru 10/03/09
 
  Event Contact: Kevin Hoeschen
Event Email: thebriarpatch1@earthlink.net
  Event Phone: 651-437-4400
 
4th Cruise-in season-downtown Hastings. Saturdays: Food Vendors, Merchandise Vendors! Many special events planned throughout the summer. Every other Saturday - 5:00-10:00 pm!! Cars 1976 and older -History of cars -Public Service Night -MN Highway Patrol Night -Cruise-In T-shirts -and more
  Website: www.hastingsdowntown-mn.com/cruise-in
   
 
  "Is There a Doctor in the House?" MN Centennial Showboat production
  06/19/09 thru 08/29/09
  Event Location: Harriet Island
 
Event Email: showboat@umn.edu
 
 
51st Year! Easy to find just across the Mississippi River from Downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. Accessible through the East Gate Entrance of Harriet Island Regional Park. Parking is always free and available to Showboat patrons.
  Website: www.showboat.umn.edu
   
 
  Elysian 4th of July Celebration
  07/02/09 thru 07/05/09
  Event Location: Elysian
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: tjkmkmz@frontiernet.net
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787
Parade: 07-04-09
 
Thursday July 2: Miss Elysian & Princess of the Lakes Pageant, Fire Department Silent Auction opens and 1st Clue Medallion Hunt. Friday July 3: Bean Bag Tournament 12:00 noon, Kid Power Pedal Pull, Firefighter's Dance-music by "Smokescreen" 8:30 pm-12:30 am. Saturday July 4: Boat Parade 10:00 am, Kiddie Parade 1:30 pm, Grand Parade 2:00 pm, Turtle Races, Arm Wrestling. Dance to Sound Waves" Brady O'Rourke-DJ 8:00 pm-12:30 am. Fireworks at sunset over Lake Francis. Sunday July 5: Car Show, Pancake Breakfast, Flea Market under the tent, Kid's Fishing Contest, Bingo 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Saturday July 11: 26th Annual Elysian Rookie's Triathlon.
  Website: www.elysianmn.com
   
 
  Albert Lea-3rd of July Parade
  07/03/09
  Event Location: Albert Lea
  Event Contact: Randy Kehr
  Event Phone: 507-373-3938
Parade: 07-03-09
 
 
   
 
  4th of July Parade - Afton
  07/04/09
  Event Location: Afton
  Event Contact: Dan Jarvis
  Event Phone: 651-436-1053
Parade: 07-04-09
 
A great event for the kids and the whole family. Food & beverages available throughout the day. Parade at noon! We recommend arriving before 11am for parking!
  Website: www.aftonhouseinn.com
   
 
  Brainerd 4th of July
  07/04/09
  Event Location: Brained
  Event Contact: Brenda Zowotsky
Event Email: info@explorebrainerdlakes.com
  Event Phone: 218-829-2838
Parade: 07-04-09
 
4:00 pm Parade. Music, Corn Feeds, Fireworks!
  Website: www.explorebrainerdlakes.com
   
 
  Elysian Car Show 15th Annual
  07/05/09
  Event Location: Elysian Main St west end
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: tjkmkmz@frontiernet.net
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787
 
18 categories 1st, 2nd, 3rd trophies in each category. MANY specialty trophies. 8:00 am-3:00 pm AWARDS: 3:00 pm
  Website: www.elysianmn.com
   
 
  Elysian Kid's Fishing Contest & lunch
  07/05/09
  Event Location: Lake Francis City Beach - Elysian
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: lakeareawomenelysian@gmail.com
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787
Event Cost: $2.00
 
Kids ages 2-12 fish from 12:30-1:30 pm. Registration starts at 12:00 noon - bait provided. Bring your own rod. Lots of trophies and prizes! Lunch included.
 
   
 
  Pequot Lakes Bean Hole Days
  07/07/09 thru 07/08/09
  Event Location: Pequot Lakes
  Event Contact: Brenda Zowotsky
Event Email: info@explorebrainerdlakes.com
  Event Phone: 218-829-2838
 
9:00 am-4:00 pm - both days: Craft Fair on Paul Bunyan Trail - over 50 booths! Tuesday 6:00 pm: Burying of the Beans Ceremony (prepared by secret recipe behind locked doors & buried in huge cast iron kettles, cooked over a wood fire for 24 hours). Join this special ceremony at park north of Pequot Lakes Trailside Building. Wednesday 11:30 am: Raising of the Beans: Bean pots are raised and volunteers serve a delicious bowl of beans, bun, and lemonade. Queen Bean Coronation Ceremony at Pequot Lakes Trailside Building. Enjoy the beautiful world-renowned Clydesdale Horses by Budweiser.
  Website: www.explorebrainerdlakes.com
   
 
  Lakeville Pan-O-Prog
  07/08/09 thru 07/11/09
  Event Location: Lakeville
  Event Contact: Tom Barnard
Event Email: tbarnard@ci.lakeville.mn.us
  Event Phone: 952-985-4641
Parade: 07-11-09
 
  Website: www.lakevillemn.gov
   
 
  Hinckley Corn & Clover Carnival
  07/10/09 thru 07/11/09
  Event Location: Hinckley
  Event Contact: Willard Barnett
  Event Phone: 888-390-2329
Parade: 07-11-09
 
Baseball tournaments, carnival, food vendors, local civic clubs, beer garden, pageant, talent show, street dance, pancake breakfast and stage entertainment.
 
   
 
  Anoka Riverfest and Craft Fair
  07/11/09
  Event Location: Downtown Anoka
  Event Contact: Pete Turok
Event Email: mail@anokaareachamber.com
  Event Phone: 763-421-7130
Event Cost: FREE
 
You'll find over 150 hand-selected crafters exhibiting their unique wares, live music on three stages, food, family activities, free boat rides on the Rum & Mississippi Rivers, ghost tours, and the Anoka Superstar competition. 9:00 am-5:00 pm Historic Downtown Anoka MN
  Website: www.AnokaRiverfest.com
   
 
  Elysian Rookie's Triathlon - 26th Annual
  07/11/09
  Event Location: Elysian
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: elysianrookiestriathlon@gmail.com
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787
Event Cost: varies
 
8:00 am start. Swim .4 mile in beautiful Lake Francis, Bike 8 miles on scenic county road 11, Run 4 miles on paved Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail. Individual or Team Event. Online registration at www.zapevent.com, entry flyer available at www.elysianmn.com
  Website: www.elysianmn.com
   
 
  Phelps Mill Festival - Underwood
  07/11/09 thru 07/12/09
  Event Location: Underwood, MN
  Event Contact: Teresa Brause
Event Email: PMFestival@dishmail.net
  Event Phone: 218-739-5377
Event Cost: $3.00
 
Phelps Mill Festival is located on the Otter Tail River with a pastoral setting by a century old flour mill. Open to the public. Fine art and artisans display their unique work. Entertaiment for the entire family.
  Website: www.phelpsmillfestival.com
   
 
  Field of Dreams Fly-In / Drive-In Breakfast & Air Show - Hinckley
  07/12/09
  Event Location: Field of Dreams Airport
  Event Contact: Willard Barnett
Event Email: matt@fieldofdreamsairport.com
  Event Phone: 888-390-2329
 
7:30 am - 1:00 pm Aerobatic Performances by Dave Dacy and Tony Kazian - Super Stearman & Wingwalking Team
  Website: www.fieldofdreamsairport.com
   
 
  Red Ribbon Ride for Aids
  07/16/09 thru 07/19/09
 
  Event Contact: Theresa Fetsch
Event Email: admin@redribbonride.org
  Event Phone: 612-822-2110
 
Seventh Annual! Four day, nearly 300 mile bike ride that will start with an Opening Ceremony at 6:30am at the Mall of America East Rotunda on Thursday, July 16th, and end with a closing ceremony at the beautiful State Capitol in St. Paul, July 19th at 1:30pm. Travel with hundreds of other Riders and Crew members through beautiful southern Minnesota. The dollars raised for this event benefit seven incredible Minnesota AIDS service organizations. They are: African American AIDS Task Force, The Aliveness Project, Clare Housing, Hope House of St. Croix Valley, Minnesota AIDS Project, Park House, and Rural AIDS Action Network.
  Website: www.redribbonride.org
   
 
  German Wine Tasting - Morgan Creek Vineyard - New Ulm
  07/17/09 thru 07/18/09
  Event Location: New Ulm
 
  Event Phone: 507-947-3547
 
Celebrating the community German Heritage in conjunction with New Ulm's Bavarian Blast , Morgan Creek Vineyards will release their signature German white wine, Gewurztraminer at the winery and the Bavarian Blast Fest grounds. Gewurztraminer is a unique Germananic style favorite and Morgan Creek's signature wine! Gewurz means spice in German. Taste exotic fruit flavors with a peppery character, a great wine to sip or serve with pork, barbecue or Asian cuisine. Served hot from the European outdoor oven is Morgan Creek's famous ""schnitzle brot"" made with locally produced beer sausage and cheeses.
  Website: www.morgancreekvineyards.com/
   
 
  Highland Fest™
  07/17/09 thru 07/19/09
  Event Location: St Paul
  Event Contact: Shelly Harris
Event Email: info@highlandfest.com
  Event Phone: 651-699-9042
Event Cost: Free
 
FREE three-day outdoor family friendly festival with juried Art Fair, Food, Live Entertainment on two stages, Business Fair, 5K, Ford Motor Company auto show! See Martin Zellar and the Hardways on Saturday!
  Website: www.highlandfest.com
   
 
  Art in the Park - Bemidji
  07/18/09 thru 07/19/09
  Event Location: Bemidji
  Event Contact: Lori Forshee-Donnay
Event Email: bcac@paulbunyan.net
  Event Phone: 218-444-7570
Event Cost: FREE
 
42nd Annual ART IN THE PARK Juried fine arts and craft fair located in downtown Bemidji on the shores of Lake Bemidji in beautiful, tree lined Library Park boasts an annual attendance of over 8,ooo. Features over 120 artists, a dozen food vendors and live entertainment within walking distance to downtown art galleries, live theatre, shopping, dining, plenty of parking and places to stay. Hosted by Bemidji Community Art Center.
  Website: www.bcac-mn.org
   
 
  Minnesota Festival of Latin Music - Bloomington
  07/18/09
  Event Location: Bloomington
  Event Contact: Jim Urie
Event Email: mmorrison@ci.bloomington.mn.us
  Event Phone: 952-563-8881
 
Latin Music Fest features Brazilian, Somba and Bosonova, Traditional Flamenco Music & Dance, Salsa, Mexican Mariachi, Merengue and more.
  Website: www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
   
 
  Concordia Language Villages International Day-Bemidji
  07/20/09
  Event Location: Near Bemidji
  Event Contact: Doug Orville
Event Email: orville@cord.edu
  Event Phone: 218-586-8600
Event Cost: Free
 
An afternoon of Fun, Food and Cultural Exchange at one of two International Days. Offering 15 Languages. After an Energizing Opening Program experience several Performance Stages, a Global Art Show, Festival Foods from Around the World, International Bazaar, United Nations Summit and much more.  Culminating with a touching closing program.
  Website: www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org
   
 
  Little Log House Antique Power Show - Hastings
  07/24/09 thru 07/26/09
  Event Location: Hastings
  Event Contact: Sylvia Bauer
Event Email: info@littleloghouseshow.com
  Event Phone: 651-437-2693
Parade: 12-31-69
 
19th Annual. Daily Parade. Restored Pioneer Village, demonstrations, displays of antique equipment, tractors, engines, cars. Flea market, crafts, entertainment, parade, beautiful flower gardens, vintage auto races, food, refreshments, camping and more.
  Website: www.littleloghouseshow.com
   
 
  Madison Lake Paddlefish Days
  07/25/09 thru 07/26/09
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
  Detroit Lakes Arts & Crafts in the Park
  07/26/09
  Event Location: City Park - Detroit Lakes
  Event Contact: Kris
  Event Phone: 218-847-9202 / 800-542-39
 
Ecuadorian rhythms float over the water & through the oaks and pines. It's not your typical Art in the Park music, but at Detroit Lakes it's a perfect blend. Held at City Park next to Detroit Lake. Nearly 125 booths are set up under the shady trees in the park. Treasures of all sorts - from jewelry and pottery to furniture and fabric goods.
  Website: www.visitdetroitlakes.com/things-to-do/events/arts-and-crafts-in-the-park/
   
 
  Border to Border Triathlon - Minneapolis
  07/28/09 thru 07/31/09
  Event Location: Minneapolis
  Event Contact: Phil Timmons
Event Email: ptimmons@lifetimefitness.com
  Event Phone: 952-446-9250
 
A Relay-Style Triathlon for 2, 3 & 4 person teams competing in biking, running and canoeing. The 4-day event covers more than 500 miles of beautiful Minnesota farmland, forests and river wilderness. Starting in Luverne, the Southwest corner of the state, and finishing on beautiful Crane Lake, near the Canadian border. Perfect for athletes looking for a unique, new challenge. It will try your fitness, orienteering skills, multi-sport abilities and mental toughness, and introduce you to some great new friends you’ll remember the rest of your life. Are you ready?
  Website: www.mnb2b.org
   
 
  Lake Hiawatha Neighborhood Festival
  08/05/09
  Event Location: Lake Hiawatha Park
  Event Contact: Joyce Boettcher
Event Email: lhfest@yahoo.com
 
Event Cost: Each ticket 25 cents - each activity takes different number of tickets
 
Start: 08/06/2008 - 5:00pm End: 08/06/2008 - 8:30pm Minnesota Timberwolves will hold a basketball shooting contest. Other activities include: pre-school sandcastle contest, talent contest (pre-register), family fitness challenge (pre-register), face painting, hair painting, kids games, pony rides and moonwalk. Food for sale from vendors.
  Website: www.lhrc.freeservers.com
   
 
  Concordia Language Villages International Day - Bemidji
  08/07/09
  Event Location: Near Bemidji
  Event Contact: Doug Orville
Event Email: orville@cord.edu
  Event Phone: 218-586-8600
Event Cost: Free
 
An afternoon of Fun, Food and Cultural Exchange at one of two International Days. Offering 15 Languages. After an Energizing Opening Program experience several Performance Stages, a Global Art Show, Festival Foods from Around the World, International Bazaar, United Nations Summit and much more. Culminating with a touching closing program.
  Website: www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org
   
 
  Bloomington Jazz & Arts Festival
  08/09/09
  Event Location: Bloomington
  Event Contact: Jim Urie
Event Email: mmorrison@ci.bloomington.mn.us
  Event Phone: 952-563-8881
 
Traditional New Orleans Jazz Fest. Dixieland, Big Band & more. Featuring jazz vocalists, Jack Brass Band, Maud Hixson, Barbary Coast and Minnesota Jazz Orchestra.
  Website: www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
   
 
  Art in the Park - Stillwater
  08/15/09
  Event Location: Stillwater
 
  Event Phone: 651-439-1465
Event Cost: Free
 
ArtReach Alliance's annual hands-on day of art! Explore over 14 hands-on stations and experiment, create and have fun. Family event is held at Pioneer Park. Features music, visual arts, performances and a puppet parade.
  Website: www.artreachalliance.org
   
 
  Big Island Barbeque - Albert Lea
  08/28/09 thru 08/29/09
  Event Location: Freeborn County Fairgrounds
  Event Contact: Perry Vining
Event Email: pvining@smig.net
  Event Phone: 507-373-3938
Event Cost: Free to the public
 
State sanctioned Kansas City Barbeque Society event with cooks from Texas to Montana and throughout the midwest cooking in competition. Over $10,000 in cash and trophies awarded. Blues and Cajun Music including Moses Oakland Quintet and The Cajun Hot Soles from Mpls and Plan B from southern Minnesota. Local open competition on Friday for Backyard BBQ cooks and professionals on Saturday. Must pre-register to compete.
  Website: www.bigislandfestival.org
   
 
  Wings of Freedom Air Show - Red Wing
  08/29/09 thru 08/30/09
  Event Location: Red Wing Regional Airport
  Event Contact: LaVone Weer
Event Email: info@wingsoffreedom.org
  Event Phone: 877-522-2988
Event Cost: $12.00 per ticket online, $15.00 day of
 
Annual Air Show: Wings of Freedom Salute to Veterans Air Show - Red Wing Regional Airport. See historic combat aircraft, fly-overs, re-enactments and demonstrations. Hear veterans tell their stories. A fun filled weekend for all ages!
  Website: www.wingsoffreedom.org
   
 
  Boxelder Bug Days - Minneota
  09/04/09 thru 09/05/09
  Event Location: Minneota
  Event Contact: Scott Josephson
Event Email: donbonniehanson@starpoint.net
  Event Phone: 507-872-6922
Parade: 09-05-09
 
 
   
 
  Cromwell Harvest Festival
  09/11/09 thru 09/13/09
  Event Location: Cromwell
  Event Contact: Deb Anderson
Event Email: cityofcromwell@frontiernet.net
  Event Phone: 218-644-3570
Event Cost: Free
Parade: 09-11-09
 
Friday night steak fry and bingo. Saturday parade, craft sale/vendors/flea market, smorgasboard, children's events, horseshoe, music, and much more. Sunday pancake breakfast and polka hymnfest. Parade entrants wanted. No charge. www.cromwell.govoffice.com
  Website: www.cromwell.govoffice.com
   
 
  Lakeville Art Festival
  09/19/09 thru 09/20/09
  Event Location: Lakeville
  Event Contact: Tom Barnard
Event Email: tbarnard@ci.lakeville.mn.us
  Event Phone: 952-985-4641
 
  Website: www.lakevillemn.gov
   
 
  Big Island Rendezvous and Festival - Albert Lea
  10/01/09 thru 10/04/09
  Event Location: Albert Lea
  Event Contact: Perry Vining
Event Email: pvining@smig.net
  Event Phone: 507-373-3938
Event Cost: Daily Family Pass: $25.00, $9 per person (12 yrs and older) $5.00 per person (6-11)
 
23rd Anniversary! Minnesota's largest Award Winning Early America Re-enactment. Over 1,000 costumed participants sheltered in 250 tents, celebrating Early Colonial America. Colonial crafts, Specialty foods, Stage entertainment including Tanglefoot from Canada and Cajun Hot Soles from Minneapolis, Live Cannon competition.
  Website: www.bigislandfestival.org
   
 
  Fall Harvest Celebration - Mower County - Austin
  10/10/09
  Event Location: Austin
  Event Contact: Beth Altergott
  Event Phone: 800-444-5713
 
Experience the Mower County Historical Society's Fall Harvest Celebration on 10/10/09.
 
   
 
  Moose Madness - Grand Marais
  10/17/09 thru 10/19/09
  Event Location: Grand Marais
  Event Contact: Diane Brostrom
Event Email: info@grandmarais.com
  Event Phone: 218-387-9677
Event Cost: free
 
Moose Madness strikes Grand Marais during Teachers' Conventions in October, and families spend a wonderful weekend with Murray the Moose for photo ops, contests, games, activities, moose medallion hunt, moose quests, specials in the restaurants and shops, prizes, even writing and poetry contests, all to celebrate our favorite symbol of the Northwoods, the alces alces! It's the last and best fall weekend, and our range of lodging and restaurants will suit every family.
  Website: www.grandmarais.com
   
 
  St Croix Jazz Orchestra Gala - Stillwater
  11/08/09
  Event Location: Stillwater
 
Event Email: info@musicsaintcroix.com
  Event Phone: 651-439-1465
Event Cost: $16 general admission, $8 seniors / students
 
8:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater "Hot Jazz for Cold Nights!" Featuring: George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue, Leonard Bernstein - Prelude, Fugue & Riffs, more.
  Website: www.artreachalliance.org
   
 
  Bemidji 27th Annual Logging Days Festival
  02/06/10
  Event Location: Bemidji
 
  Event Phone: 218-243-2231
 
Buena Vista Ski Area and Logging Village. Main Events & Demos: Sleigh Rides,Parade of Teams. Woodcarving, Blacksmithing, Crosscut Sawing, Basked Weaving, Live Old Time Music, Square Dancing, Lumberjack Crafts, Chainsaw Sculting, Jammer Log Loading, Crosscut Hauling, Log skidding with Horses, Lumberjack Ceremony, Flapjack Meals, Logging Paintings & Photos. Kid's Events: Treasure Hunt, Roping Contests, Golden Horseshoe Hunt, Lumberjack Costume Contest, Magic Shows.
  Website: www.bvskiarea.com
   
 
  Big Island Historical Faire-Albert Lea
  02/13/10 thru 02/14/10
  Event Location: Northbridge Mall
  Event Contact: Perry Vining
  Event Phone: 507-373-3938
Event Cost: Free
 
16th Annual Saturday 10 am-6:00 pm. Sunday 12:00 noon–4:00 pm. Over 40 tables items for sale: Pottery * Woodworking * Ironwork * Art *Jewelry * Colonial Crafts. Presentations: How to set up camp or "play" space; How to "Dress" the part; How to enjoy public involvement and reaction; How to make your heritage fun and exciting (re-enactors & interpreters will help beginners) Additional Workshops: Clann Tartan, Voyageur Lifestyle, Civil War.
  Website: www.bigislandfestival.org
   
 
  Bockfest - New Ulm
  02/20/10
  Event Location: New Ulm
  Event Contact: Jodi Marti
Event Email: schells@schellsbrewery.com
  Event Phone: 507-354-5528
 
11:00 am-4:30 pm Celebration of music, food and Bock beer! Venerable President and Brewmaster Ted Marti will slip out the night before and secretly hide Bock cutouts in the woods for the traditional Bock Hunt....prizes galore await the lucky finders. "Bock Fest Boys" entertain with raucous brand of "Oom pah" music and humor. Bonfires stoked to keep the chill away....and it wouldn't be the same without a red-hot iron to poke your Bock beer. Grills fired up to serve bratwurst and other tasty foods. Museum and Gift Shop open for visitors.
  Website: www.schellsbrewery.com
   
 
  Saint Patrick's Day Parade - St Paul
  03/17/10
  Event Location: St Paul
 
 
Parade: 03-17-10
 
44th Annual Noon on St Patrick's Day
  Website: www.stpatsassoc.org/02_Parade
   
 

 

 

 
 

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