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