Minnesota Garlic Festival – Hutchinson, MN

Minnesota Garlic Festival – Hutchinson, MN

Minnesota Garlic Festival

Fun-filled, family-friendly and fragrant! The Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! This festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic – all in support of a healthy environment and vital rural communities in Minnesota.

 

McLeod County Fairgrounds

840 Century Avenue South

Hutchinson, MN

Como Park Japanese Obon Festival (Lantern Festival) – St. Paul, MN

Como Park Japanese Obon Festival (Lantern Festival) – St. Paul, MN

Wrap up your visit by lighting a lantern to honor the Japanese tradition the Obon holiday, a holiday which commemorates the return of deceased ancestors’ spirits.

Como Park Conservatory is hosting a celebration of Japanese culture featuring martial arts, dancing, and crafts.

Event

Como Park Japanese Obon Festival (Lantern Festival)

Sunday, August 17th, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Advanced tickets only

Location

  
Blueberry Art Festival – Ely, MN

Blueberry Art Festival – Ely, MN

Blueberry Art Festival

The Blueberry Art Festival features over 240 art & craft vendors, food vendors, beer garden, & pie!

We are excited to announce the 45th annual Blueberry Art Festival. The event draws 30,000 to 40,000 festival-goers annually across the three-day event.  The festival features 237 booths filled with artists and crafters, 25 food vendors, a beer garden, and freshly baked blueberry pies.

Good Wolf Bowls

We have many returning artists, crafters, makers, and exciting new ones.  You will find it at this year’s festival if you are looking for watercolor or acrylic art, pottery, woodcraft, or something unique or unusual.  We mentioned food.  Those sumptuous blueberry pies and delicious burgers, brats, and pork chops are back on a stick.  Of course, there is seafood, kettle corn, and refreshing beverages – did we mention waffles too?

Since there is too much to do in one day, why not enjoy Operation Blueberry, visit our local attractions one day, and return to the festival for the second day of fun, food, and exciting arts and crafts?

Event

Blueberry Art Festival

Friday, July 25th, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 26th, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 27th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location

1600 East Sheridan Street

Ely, MN 

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Vintage 70s 80s Style Ely MN T-Shirt

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Minneapolis Aquatennial – Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Aquatennial – Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Aquatennial

The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis.

Minnesota residents, workers and visitors have come to love and appreciate all that Minneapolis has to offer during the Aquatennial. Known to many as The Best Days of Summer, the Minneapolis Aquatennial events include a parade, marathons, performances, like music, special festivities and of course, water activities like canoeing and a water ski show.

Aquatennial Torchlight Parade

 Torchlight Parade on Wednesday, July 23rd

Target Fireworks

Join us for a top 5 annual fireworks display on Saturday, July 26th

Twin Cities River Rats

Twin Cities River Rats Aquatennial Water Ski Show

Enjoy AquaTivities

Fun on-the-go activities for the whole family! Aquatennial features lots of activities for the whole family and this year we have curated a fun list of virtual content you can do together. Check out our Aquatennial themed coloring pages, go on a public art Scavenger Hunt or learn how to use a compass among many other entertaining links.
Skyline

Wednesday, July 23th through Saturady, July 26th

91st Lumberjack Days – Stillwater, MN

91st Lumberjack Days – Stillwater, MN

Lumberjack Days

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the 91st Lumberjack Days!

Mark your calendars and save the dates for a weekend packed with tradition, thrilling competitions, live music, and community fun. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, this year promises even more excitement as we honor the legacy of this incredible festival. Stay tuned for event details, and don’t miss out on the best weekend of the summer!

Visit Paul Bunyan at Lumberjack Days and So Much More!

Paul Bunyan will be making an appearance at Lumberjack Days this 2025 season, along with a host of other exciting events! Check out our daily schedule for updated on all the action and festivities. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Events

Music

Derby

Please fill out entry form, some basic rules to know. Car has to have 4 wheels, a brake, and must wear a helmet. There will be a 75.00 entry fee to be collected day of event along with a waiver to sign. thanks we look forward to seeing you at the derby. Derby is to be held at 2:00 on Friday afternoon.

Medallion Hunt

 Rules for Historic Medallion Hunt brought to you by Erin McQuay of the United Way. Medallion created by Chas Joy of Woodstock in Stillwater, MN.

Lumberjack Days Buttons will only be sold prior to the FIRST Clue being read by Erin McQuay of United Way of Washington County-East at 7:00pm on Thursday, July 18th, at The
Historic Courthouse Ice Cream Social. If any buttons remain, we will announce sales of them for collectors after the completion of LJD.

Stillwater is considered the historic Birthplace of Minnesota because in 1848 the first territorial convention that began the process of establishing Minnesota as a State was held on the corner of Myrtle and Main Street downtown. Stillwater is also one of Minnesota’s oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis by years.

Lumberjack Days

Saturday, July 18th thru Sunday, July 20th

Tickets

Location

Stillwater, MN

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Lumberjack Dan’s Lumberjack Day

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Festival of Sail Duluth – Duluth, MN

Festival of Sail Duluth – Duluth, MN

Festival of Sail Duluth 2025

Join us on the shores of the world’s Greatest Lake for the Festival of Sail Duluth 2025!

Enjoy a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. Draw Events is once again bringing tall ships to Duluth. Festival of Sail Duluth 2025 will feature ship tours, day sails, educational programming, food and beverage, entertainment and fun for the entire family!

NEW for 2025: Don’t miss the Superior High Dive Challenge, a thrilling four-day competition that will make history as the first professional high diving event ever held on the Great Lakes. Elite athletes from around the world will leap from a 66-foot platform into Lake Superior — right from Duluth’s new sea wall. This adrenaline-pumping event is included with your Festival of Sail ticket. Read more and get excited!

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, an adventure junkie, or a lakeside lounger, this waterfront celebration offers something for everyone. Mark your calendar now — you won’t want to miss it!

The Ships

Come see these historic ships from around the world!

Pride of Baltimore II

Pride of Baltimore II

Alliance

Alliance

Inland Seas

Inland Seas

William A. Irvin

William A. Irvin

When & If

When & If

Liberty Clipper

Liberty Clipper

USCG Cutter Sundew

USCG Cutter Sundew

Abbey Road

Abbey Road

St. Lawrence II

St. Lawrence II

Zeeto Ship

Zeeto Ship

Schooner Charley

Schooner Charley

)Note: These ships are not guaranteed. Stay tuned for updates.)

Event

Festival of Sail Duluth 2025

Thursday, July 10th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday, July 11th, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

Saturday, July 12th,10:30 am – 6:30 pm

 Sunday, July 13th, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Location

Harbor Plaza

 Harbor Plaza, near the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)

Duluth, MN

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