It's hard to believe it, but summer is upon us and with it a myriad of summer festivals to enjoy. Keep these great community festivals in mind as you fill your summer calendar. This is just a start to our list (feel free to comment with other favorites you may have).
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
June 13-15
Highlights include: 250 artists, 3 performance stages, Father's Day car show
Historic Main Street & Father Hennepin Park, Minneapolis
Farmington Dew Days
June 17-21
Highlights include: medallion hunt, multiple contests & tournaments for the young & old, kiddie parade and grand parade
Downtown Farmington
Eagan Art Festival
June 28-29
Highlights include: fine art & entertaining performances
Central Park in Eagan
Apple Valley Freedom Days
July 2-4
Highlights include: fun run, family fest, parade & fireworks
Apple Valley
Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog
July 4-13
Highlights include: medallion hunt, fun fair, grand parade, classic car cruise, contests & live entertainment
Lakeville
Leprechaun Days
July 18-27
Highlights include: 28th Annual Run for the Gold, Blarney Stone Hunt, Grand Day Parade, Mid-Summer Faire carnival & more
Rosemount
Minneapolis Aquatennial
July 18-26
Highlights include: fireworks, sandcastle competition & milk carton boat races
Minneapolis
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Aug 8-10
Highlights include: cultural displays & market, music & traditional dancing
Harriet Island
Renaissance Festival
Aug 16-Sept 28
Highlights include: live entertainment, artisan booths, food & drink
Shakopee
Minnesota State Fair
Aug 21-Sept 1
Highlights include: midway, grandstand entertainment, exhibit halls & food of all kinds on a stick
St. Paul
