Washington County Fair opens next week with new mascot
A piglet named Baby Penny will perform "royal duties" throughout the fair.
Festivals
What to know if you’re headed to the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty and the Strokes headline the fest's third year
Lumberjack shows return to Stillwater’s Lumberjack Days festival this weekend
It’s hard to imagine Lumberjack Days in Stillwater without lumberjacks, but that’s been the case...
For camel rides and gyros, try St. George’s Middle Eastern Festival
Food stalls will be available with a variety of dishes from Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
‘Experience India in a day’ at IndiaFest 2026 at the Minnesota State Capitol
The India Association of Minnesota hosts 51st annual IndiaFest at Minnesota State Capital on Aug....
What to know if you’re headed to the free Taste of Minnesota festival
The event features live music from Minnesota acts and more than 100 vendors in downtown...
Panic and fear, but no injuries, at Oakdale fireworks celebration marred by fights and unruly juveniles
As the situation escalated on Saturday, Oakdale asked neighboring law enforcement agencies for assistance.
Where to find Fourth of July fireworks, parades, other events in east metro
Fourth of July fireworks will return to St. Paul on Saturday in time for a...
Afton readies for Semiquincentennial; longtime residents named grand marshals
The organizers of Afton’s Fourth of July parade and celebration are going all out for...
Here’s what to know about MSRA’s Back to the ’50s Weekend car show
The annual event features close to 10,000 street rods, custom cars, classics and restored vehicles,...
Five things to know if you’re headed to the free Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Some 35,000 people are expected to attend the festival on Friday and Saturday at Mears...
Q&A: Winter Carnival names local sports marketing leader Patrick Klinger as new CEO
Klinger, who takes over carnival leadership on July 1, previously spent 14 seasons as vice...
What to expect at St. Paul Pride this weekend, plus free weddings at Twin Cities Pride in Minneapolis
The St. Paul festival will feature music and art performances as well as food trucks...
The truck that led St. Paul Grand Old Day parade has a back story
Meticulously restored, the open-sided depot wagon was built on a 1928 Ford Model A chassis...
Taste of Minnesota books all local music for July 4 weekend
Taste of Minnesota will take place on Nicollet Mall and Washington Avenue with more than...
Local festivals benefit from new Minnesota Humanities Center grants
This is the second year the Minnesota Legislature has provided funds.
Post-ICE crackdown, St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo festival returns as a celebration of the West Side
Despite a smaller footprint, Saturday's street fair includes a 10 a.m. kickoff parade, three entertainment...
The Basilica Block Party is now history and 2024 stands as its final year
“We are deeply grateful for the fans, the artists and the support shown for our...
Thousands attend first day of new International Festival of Minnesota
The celebration, formerly known as the Festival of Nations, returned after a seven-year hiatus
St. Paul-area things to do: Family-friendly festivals and events
Events coming up in May include the Cinco de Mayo parade, Hmong American Day Festival...
Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day parade’s 60th anniversary, meet the 2026 Mr. Pat and Miss Shamrock
This year's parade begins at noon Tuesday and returns to its longtime pre-Covid route, beginning...
Tickets are now on sale for revived Festival of Nations
The St. Paul annual tradition is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.
Yellowjackets and JazzMN Orchestra to headline Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Now in its 28th year, the free festival runs June 19 and 20 in and...
After an eight year break, the eclectic Eaux Claires festival will return
Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann, R&B star Dijon and rapper Lil Yachty are among the acts that...