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Festivals Throughout Minnesota

Published June 5, 2023 | Updated June 10, 2023 | by Kim | 1 Comment

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As we enter into summer, we enter into festival season!

fireworks

Summer is a great time to spend as much time outdoors as possible. What better reason to be outside than to attend a festival near you?

From festival food, special community events, to fireworks, every community has their own way to celebrate.

Maybe you live near multiple cities, or want to plan a day trip, there are so many festivals to choose from!

Many cities are already underway with their activities this month. We rounded up as many festivals throughout Minnesota as we could find, so you could find them in spot.

Our list is sorted based on the date of the festival, allowing you to follow along with your calendar.

Read on to find when there is a festival happening near your community!

children waving at Maple Grove Days Parade


Festivals in June

June 5 – 9 – Waite Park – Family Fun Fest

June 7 – 11 – Albertville – Friendly City Days

June 8 – 10 – West Saint Paul – Explore West Saint Paul Days

June 8 – 11 – Spring Lake Park – Tower Days

June 9 – 10 – Kandiyohi – Kandi is Dandy

June 9 – 10 – Sartell – Summerfest

June 9 – 11 – Ellsworth – Family Fun Days

June 9 – 11 – Waterville – Bullhead Days

June 11 – 17 – Becker – Freedom Days

June 11 – 18 – Buffalo – Buffalo Days

June 13 – 18 – Atwater – Atwater Festival Days

June 14 – 17 – Paynesville – Town and Country Days

June 14 – 18 – Perham – Turtle Fest

June 14 – 18 – Winona – Winona Steamboat Days

June 15 – Milaca – Milaca Parade

June 15 – 18 – Cottage Grove – Strawberry Fest

June 16 – 17 – Avon – Spunktacular Days 

June 16 – 17 – Little Falls – Little Falls Dam Festival

June 17 – 18 – Minneapolis – Stone Arch Bridge Festival

June 17 – 25 – Rochester – Rochesterfest

June 19 – 24 – Saint James – Railroad Days

June 21 – 25 –  Willmar – Willmar Fests

June 22 – 25 – Big Lake – Spud Fest

June 22 – 25 – Saint Cloud – Granite City Days

June 22 – 24 – Sauk Rapids – Rapid River Days

June 24 – Minnetonka – Summer Fest

June 29 – July 2 – Starbuck – Heritage Days

stone arch bridge festival food trucks

Festivals in July

July 1 – Ham Lake – Freedom Festival

July 1 – Prinsburg – 4th of July Celebration

July 1 – 4 – Spicer – 4th of July Celebration

July 3 – Aurora – Patriotic Days

July 3 – Bloomington – Summer Fete

July 3 – Nisswa – Freedom Days

July 3 – 4 – Austin – Freedom Festival

July 4 – Eagan – Funfest

July 5 – 8 – Lindstrom – Karl Oskar Days

July 6 – 9 – North Mankato – Fun Days

July 7 – 14 – Hackensack – Sweetheart Days

July 8 – Anoka – Riverfest and Craft Fair

July 12 – 16 – Rushford – Rushford Days

July 12 – 16 – Sauk Centre – Sinclair Lewis Days

July 14 – 16 – Stillwater – Lumberjack Days

July 14 – 15 – Madison – Stinker Days & Dragonfest

July 15 – Emily – Emily Day 

July 17 – 23 – New London – Water Days

July 20 – 22 – Owatonna – Gem Days

July 21 – 23 – Foreston – Foreston Fun Days

July 27 – 29 – Cold Spring – Hometown Pride

Festivals in August

August 4 – 6 – Lanesboro – Buffalo Bill Days

August 4 – 6 – Little Canada – Canada Days

August 4 – 6 – Pennock – Pennock Fun Days

August 4 – 6 – Redwing – River City Days

train rides at Minnetonka Summer Fest

Festivals in September

September 8 – 10 – Wayzata – James J. Hill Days

If you know of any other community festivals taking place throughout our state, let us know!

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Kim has worked in the field of Education prior to staying home to spend more time with her three children.  She enjoys hunting for deals, especially on everyday items and family outings.

Kim has grown up and continues to live in Central Minnesota.  She enjoys being active outdoors, gardening, attending sporting events, and spending time with her family.

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  1. Amy says

    June 8, 2023 at 10:28 am

    June 9-11 is WATERVILLE, not WATERTOWN-

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