Daily Calendar For Minnesota State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Minnesota 2010 Fairs and Fun Diary
Rochester WinterFest
Rochester
February 5th to February 14th
www.rochesterwinterfest.com/
Ely Winter Festival
Ely
February 4th to February 14th
www.elywinterfestival.com
The Food & Wine Experience
Minneapolis
February 18th to February 21st
www.foodwineshow.com/index.php
EelPout Festival
Walker
February 19th to February 21st
www.eelpoutfestival.com/
Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
Minneapolis
February 24th to February 28th
www.homeandgardenshow.com/
World Of Wheels Custom Car Show
St Paul
February 26th to February 28th
www.autorama.com/casi/
Winter Bluegrass Weekend
Plymouth
March 5th to March 7th
minnesotabluegrass.org/index.php?contentID=560
International Festival of Owls
Houston
March 5th to March 7th
www.festivalofowls.com/
Subway Bed Race for Bridging
Burnsville
March 6th
www.subwaybedrace.org/
North Suburban Home Improvement Show
Ham Lake
March 20th
www.northsuburbanhomeshow.com/
MN State Science & Engineering Fair
St Paul
March 26th to March 28th
www.fair.mnmas.org/
Spring Arts and Craft Fair
Shakopee
April 16th to April 18th
www.hpifestivals.com/
Festival of Nations
St Paul
April 30th to May 2nd
www.festivalofnations.com
Minnesota Muskie Expo
St. Paul
April 9th to April 11th
www.minnesotamuskieexpo.com/
HOBT’s MayDay Parade, Ceremony, and Festival
Minneapolis
May 2nd
www.hobt.org/mayday/
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival
Duluth
May 2nd to May 9th
www.duluthhomegrown.com/
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival
Lake Elmo
My 8th and May 9th
www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/
Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games
Farmington
May 22nd
www.mnscottishfair.org/
Grand Marais Jazz Festival 2010
GRAND MARAIS
May 28th to May 30th
www.grandmaraisjazzfest.com/
Northwoods Jam
Little Falls
May 29th and May 30th
northwoodsjam.org/default.html
Northwoods Jam
Little Falls
May 29th and May 30th
northwoodsjam.org/default.html
River Town Arts Festival
Stillwater
May 15th and May 16th
www.rivertownartfestival.com/
The Northwoods Jam
Little Falls
May 29th and May 30th
northwoodsjam.org/default.html
MCBA SpringCon Comic Book Celebration
Saint Paul
May 15th and May 16th
www.midwestcomicbook.com
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
St. Paul
June 17th to June 19th
www.hotsummerjazz.com/
True Country Music Festival
Princeton
June 18th and June 19th
www.truecountrymusicfestival.com/
St. Paul Summer Beer Fest
St Paul
June 20th
www.stpaulsummerbeerfest.com/
Polk County Fair
Fertile
June 30th to July 4th
www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com/
Cambridge Swedish Festival
Cambridge
June 13th to June 20th
www.cambridgeswedishfestival.com/
Prairie Fest 2010
Long Prairie
June 17th to June 20th
www.prairiefest.net/
Stone Arch Festival of the Arts
Minneapolis
June 19th and June 20th
www.stonearchfestival.com/
Rochester Fest
Rochester
June 19th to June 27th
www.rochesterfest.com/
Willmar Fests
Willmar
June 23rd to June 26th
www.willmarfests.com/
Eagan Art Festival
Eagan
June 26th and June 27th
www.eaganartfestival.org/
Olde World Renaissance Faire
Twig
June 12 & 13 2010
www.owrenaissancefaire.com/
Moondance Jammin Country Fest
Walker
June 17th to June 19th
www.jammincountry.com/
Hennepin County Fair
Corcoran Hamel
June 17th to June 20th
www.hennepincountyfair.com/
Little Falls Dam Festival
Little Falls
June 18th to June 20th
www.littlefallsmn.com/DamFestival.php
Annual Buffalo Championship PRCA Rodeo
Buffalo
JUNE 24,25,26 2010
www.buffalorodeo.com/
Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff
Richmond
June 4th to June 6th
minnesotabluegrass.org/index.php?contentID=561
Winstock Country Music Festival
Winsted
June 11th and June 12th
www.winstockfestival.com/
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
St Paul
June 17th to June 19th
www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/
Nisswa-stämman Festival
Nisswa
June 11th and June 12th
www.nisswastamman.org/
Jordan Art Festival
Jordan
June 26th and June 27th
jordanartfestival.com/
Edina Art Fair
Edina
June 4th to June 6th
www.edinaartfair.com/
Park Point Art Fair
Duluth
June 26th and June 27th
www.parkpointartfair.org/
Grand Old Day
St. Paul
June 6th
grandave.com/grandoldday/
Pillager Fair
Pillager
July 7th to July 11th
www.pillagerfair.com/
Minnesota International Festival 2010
Worthington
July 9th and July 10th
www.wgtn.net/Festival/schedule.htm
Dragon Festival
St Paul
July 10th and July 11th
www.dragonfestival.org/
Ramsey County Fair
Maplewood
July 14th to July 18th
www.ramseycountyfair.com/
Sherburne County Fair
Elk River
July 15th to July 18th
www.sherburnecountyfair.org/
Cannon Valley Fair
Cannon Falls
July 1st to July 4th
www.cannonvalleyfair.com/
Marshall County Fair
Warren MN 56762
July 28th to August 1st
www.marshallcountyfair.org/
Blue Earth County Fair
Garden City
July 29th to August 1st
www.blueearthcountyfair.org/
Boundary Waters Blues Festival.
Ely
July 29th to August 1st
www.elyblues.com/
North Shore Dragon Boat Festival
Grand Marais
July 29th to AUgust 1st
www.northshoredragonboat.com/
Sonshine Festival
Willmar
July 14th to JUly 17th
www.sonshinefestival.com/
Wabasha County Fair
Wabasha
July 14th to July 17th
www.wabashacountyfair.org/
Waseca County Free Fair
Waseca
July 14th to July 18th
www.wasecacountyfair.org/
Winona County Fair
St. Charles
July 7th to July 11th
www.winonacountyfair.com/
Moondance Jam & Jammin Country Fest
Walker
July 15th to July 17th
www.moondancejam.com/
Bayfront Reggae Festival
Duluth
July 10th
www.bayfrontreggae.com/
Grand Marais Art Festival
Grand Marais
July 10th and July 11th
www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/event.cfm?eid=1
Highland Fest
St. Paul
July 16th to July 19th
www.highlandfest.com/
Waterama
Glenwood
July 19th to July 25th
www.waterama.org/
Isanti County Fair
Cambridge
July 21st to July 25th
www.isanticountyfair.com/
Lumberjack Days
Stillwater
July 22nd to July 25th
www.lumberjackdays.com/
Scott County Fair
Jordan
July 28th to August 1st
www.scottcountyfair.com/
Taste of Minnesota
St. Paul
July 2nd to July 5th
tasteofmn.com/
Phelps Mill Festival
Fergus Falls
July 10th and July 11th
www.phelpsmillfestival.com/
White Bear Avenue Parade
St. Paul
July 14th
www.wbaba.com/parade.htm
Duluth Air Show
Duluth
July 17th and July 18th
www.duluthairshow.com/
Fillmore County Fair
Preston
July 20th to July 24th
www.fillmorecountyfair.com/
Potato Days Festival
Barnesville
August 27th and August 28th
www.potatodays.com/
Anoka County Fair
Anoka
July 27th to August 1st
www.anokacountyfair.com/
ANNUAL HAMEL RODEO
Hamel
July 8th to July 11th
www.hamelrodeo.org/
Upper Midwest Fjord Horse Show
Blue Earth
July 19th to July 21st
www.mwfhc.org/Events.htm
* * * February * * *
Ely Winter Festival
Ely , Minnesota
February 4th to February 14th
Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival offers an Amateur Snow Carving Workshop followed by an Amateur Snow Carving Contest, you can also watch the best Snow Sculptors from all over the world carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely's Whiteside Park. There is an arts and crafts fair at Ely Community Center Cafeteria, you can even treat yourself to a Dog Sled Ride followed by sitting by a winter bonfire, complimentary hot cocoa, tea or coffee, cookies and fresh popcorn and finish off your day at the Mukluk Ball. Many of the events are free and many others do have admission fees with much of it donated back to good causes including supporting this winter festival.
Ely , Minnesota
February 4th to February 14th
Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival offers an Amateur Snow Carving Workshop followed by an Amateur Snow Carving Contest, you can also watch the best Snow Sculptors from all over the world carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely's Whiteside Park. There is an arts and crafts fair at Ely Community Center Cafeteria, you can even treat yourself to a Dog Sled Ride followed by sitting by a winter bonfire, complimentary hot cocoa, tea or coffee, cookies and fresh popcorn and finish off your day at the Mukluk Ball. Many of the events are free and many others do have admission fees with much of it donated back to good causes including supporting this winter festival.
Rochester WinterFest
Rochester , Minnesota
February 5th to February 14th
Rochester WinterFest
Rochester WinterFest offers 10 days of winter fun including Snow Sculpture Contest, Sleigh Rides, Snoball Softball Tournament, Root Beer and Ribs Annual Chili Cook-Off, Frozen Goose Run (10K Run & 5K Fun Run/Walk) why not take part and raise money for charity, learn about wildlife during a Breakfast with the Birds and watch as brave souls take part in the Polar Bear Plunge and the Winter Thaw Open Swim.
Rochester , Minnesota
February 5th to February 14th
Rochester WinterFest
Rochester WinterFest offers 10 days of winter fun including Snow Sculpture Contest, Sleigh Rides, Snoball Softball Tournament, Root Beer and Ribs Annual Chili Cook-Off, Frozen Goose Run (10K Run & 5K Fun Run/Walk) why not take part and raise money for charity, learn about wildlife during a Breakfast with the Birds and watch as brave souls take part in the Polar Bear Plunge and the Winter Thaw Open Swim.
The Food & Wine Experience
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 18th to February 21st
The Food & Wine Experience
The Food & Wine Experience located on the 18th and 19th at Maceys and then on 20th and 21st at the Minneapolis Convention Center where more than two hundred companies offer sampling of hundreds of fine wines, specialty beers, gourmet cuisine and showcasing the latest culinary gadgets, the main stage features top local chefs at the Local Chef Challenge.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 18th to February 21st
The Food & Wine Experience
The Food & Wine Experience located on the 18th and 19th at Maceys and then on 20th and 21st at the Minneapolis Convention Center where more than two hundred companies offer sampling of hundreds of fine wines, specialty beers, gourmet cuisine and showcasing the latest culinary gadgets, the main stage features top local chefs at the Local Chef Challenge.
Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 24th to February 28th
Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
Minneapolis Home & Garden Show includes a number of attractions and seminars plus multiple vendors for home and garden products, specail attractions include Celebrate Minnesota Gardens, Timber Barn Bungalow, Innovation Avenue with the latest in home decor, kitchen & bath, outdoor living and more, cooking demonstrations, The Garden Market and Annual Plant Sale.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 24th to February 28th
Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
Minneapolis Home & Garden Show includes a number of attractions and seminars plus multiple vendors for home and garden products, specail attractions include Celebrate Minnesota Gardens, Timber Barn Bungalow, Innovation Avenue with the latest in home decor, kitchen & bath, outdoor living and more, cooking demonstrations, The Garden Market and Annual Plant Sale.
* * * May * * *
MCBA SpringCon Comic Book Celebration
Saint Paul, Minnesota
May 15th and May 16th
SpringCon Comic Book Celebration
SpringCon Comic Book Celebration Sponsored by the all volunteer, not-for-profit, Midwest Comic Book Association, SpringCon Continues the tradition of being one of the most unique and fastest growing old school comic book events in America. All 80,000 square feet of SpringCon is exclusively dedicated to showcasing our comic book Community and moving toward a new standard for comic book mayhem & pandemonium! SpringCon celebrates the ever evolving, expanding and diverse world of comic books and all things comic book related, all of the time!
Saint Paul, Minnesota
May 15th and May 16th
SpringCon Comic Book Celebration
SpringCon Comic Book Celebration Sponsored by the all volunteer, not-for-profit, Midwest Comic Book Association, SpringCon Continues the tradition of being one of the most unique and fastest growing old school comic book events in America. All 80,000 square feet of SpringCon is exclusively dedicated to showcasing our comic book Community and moving toward a new standard for comic book mayhem & pandemonium! SpringCon celebrates the ever evolving, expanding and diverse world of comic books and all things comic book related, all of the time!