Apple Valley Freedom Days
When: June 27-July 4 (See Calendar of events)
Where: Various locations in Apple Valley
About: This fun family friendly event hosts a Car Show, a Fun Run, and a Jr. Golf Classic, a family fun night, an amusement carnival, a vendor fair, a parade, and so much more.
When: June 14-18
Where: Various locations
About: This year's festivities will start with the Farmington Royalty Ambassador Coronation on June 14, followed by Flavors of Farmington on June 15 and then by Beer, Brats & Bingo on the 16.
We continue on from there with the parades, games, contests, concerts and all of the other fun events and activities you love and expect from Farmington Dew Days©! Keep an eye out for the full list of events which will be posted closer to the event.
Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog
When: July 4-10
Where: Various Locations
About: Panorama of Progress, or PAN-O-PROG as the weeklong festival is commonly known, began largely due from the success of the development of Lakeville’s Airlake Industrial Park. Sensing the future growth of the city, community leaders looked for a way to observe. Since 1967 Lakeville has been celebrating its successes as PAN-O-PROG!
Over 50 celebrations, events and activities take place during the week of July 4. By the masses, residents line up to watch the grand parade, classic car cruise and 4th of July fireworks!
Other impressive events include tournaments, pageants, battle of the bands, cookouts, orchestra in the park, crafts, outdoor dances pet and talent shows, medallion hunt and all varieties of entertainment! There is something for all age groups and food for all tastes. Come join the celebration!
When: July 22-31
Where: Various locations, click here for events & locations
About: This 10-day community summer festival is organized by the all-volunteer Rosemount Leprechaun Days Committee. Essentially the committee aims to set the table with major events and allow community groups and organizations to plan their own events to make the feast even better. Rosemount Leprechaun Days typically includes about 60 separate events that aim to reach all ages and interest levels.
When: August 25th through September 5th
Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds
About: What began in 1854 as a territorial fair to highlight agriculture and encourage farming in the region became the Minnesota State Fair in 1859, a year after Minnesota was granted statehood. Learn more about the State Fair's rich history.
Today, often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The fair attracts nearly 1.8 million guests annually.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
When: Open Weekends August 20 - October 2, Plus Labor Day & Festival Friday, September 30
Where: 12364 Chestnut Blvd. Shakopee, MN. 55379
About: The Minnesota Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22 acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival than named “A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!” That celebration has since relocated to Shakopee, MN and has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000.
