Major Fairs and Festivals in Minnesota
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Minnesota State Fair – The largest state fair in the Midwest, held in late August to early September in Falcon Heights, featuring concerts, food, livestock, rides, and more.
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Twin Cities Pride Festival – One of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ pride festivals, held in June at Loring Park, Minneapolis, with a parade, music, food, and over 400 exhibitors.
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Grand Old Day – St. Paul’s largest one-day festival, held in June along Grand Avenue, featuring music, parades, food, and family activities.
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Minneapolis Aquatennial – A multi-day summer festival in July with parades, fireworks, water activities, and community events.
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Irish Fair of Minnesota – A celebration of Irish culture in August on Harriet Island, St. Paul, with music, dance, food, and family fun.
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Minnesota Renaissance Festival – A large, themed festival in Shakopee running weekends from August through September, with entertainment, artisans, and medieval food.
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Duluth Dylan Fest – A May festival in Duluth and Hibbing celebrating Bob Dylan’s legacy with concerts, tours, and art.
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Party on the Plaza – A June music and food festival in Burnsville, featuring live performances and family activities.
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Kick'n Up Kountry – A major country music festival in Karlstad, held in June with top artists and camping.
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Art-A-Whirl – The nation’s largest open studio tour, held in May in Northeast Minneapolis, featuring hundreds of artists and galleries.
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Judy Garland Festival – A June festival in Grand Rapids celebrating the life and legacy of Judy Garland with events, screenings, and tours.
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Willmar Fests – A June community celebration in Willmar with parades, music, and family activities.
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Detroit Lakes Street Faire at the Lakes – A May event featuring arts, crafts, food, and live music in Detroit Lakes.
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Taste of Minnesota – A July food and music festival in Minneapolis, celebrating local cuisine and entertainment.
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Grand Rapids Riverfest – A September music festival at the Grand Rapids Library Amphitheater with national and local acts.
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Twin Cities Veg Fest – A September festival in St. Paul celebrating plant-based food, products, and lifestyles.
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Boats and Bluegrass – A September bluegrass and roots music festival in Winona, featuring camping and river activities.
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Syttende Mai Celebration – A Norwegian heritage festival in Sunburg in May, with parades, food, and cultural displays.
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Sunflower Music Festival – A summer music festival in southern Minnesota, featuring regional and national acts.
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County Fairs – Numerous county fairs across Minnesota throughout the summer, featuring livestock, food, rides, and local entertainment.
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