Don’t miss the train!!
Head up to Duluth to experience the fall colors by rail. Visit King Henry and his court at the final weekend of the MN Renaissance Fest. Lose yourself in a corn maze, Like Antiques? Shop architectural salvage and artisan-re purposed items. Enjoy turning leaves, live music, food and fun all over the wonderful state of Minnesota!

Aug. 17 – Sept 29 (Saturdays, Sundays & Festival Friday), Shakopee
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival
King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of exciting entertainment. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival Marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience. Patrons can interact with hundreds of memorable characters roaming the village streets as well as view live armored jousting throughout the day. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of roughly 300,000! Renaissance Festival Grounds. 952-445-7361

Sept. 13 – Nov. 3 (Fridays through Sundays), Shakopee
Sever’s Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Experience the largest corn maze in the state with dozens of other attractions, activities and vendors at the new Shakopee location! Immerse yourself in Sever’s Jurassic Adventure and look for six pictures of “Paleontologist Sever.” Mark your map with where you found him and enter your answers on Sever’s website for a chance to $500 at the end of the season. Sever’s Fall Festival grounds. 952-270-6293

Sept. 21, 27 & 28 and Oct. 4 & 5, Taylors Falls
Fall Color Leaf Dinner Cruises
Dining aboard one of our authentic paddlewheel river boats is a delightful way to spend a summer or fall evening with friends and family. Enjoy a delicious meal, live entertainment and the beauty of the St. Croix River. Each trip includes a narrated scenic tour of the history and the rock formations along the river. Leaf luncheon, history and specialty cruises are also offered. Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours. 651-465-6315

Sept. 21 – Oct. 27, Brooklyn Park
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze
Wander through this year’s 20-acre maze which is specially designed to honor the Lynx and includes team trivia questions throughout. Jump in the corn pit, stroll through the straw bale maze and enjoy live music, a petting zoo, duck and goat races, hayrides, inflatables and a giant slide! Awesome fair food and refreshments will also be available. Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze grounds. 952-992-9326

Sept. 26-28, Shakopee
Junk Bonanza Vintage Market Fall Show
More than 150 hand-picked vendors will offer a best-of-shopping experience indoors with vintage finds, beautiful antiques, architectural salvage and artisan-repurposed and upcycled goods for you and your home. Also enjoy ongoing, hands-on demonstrations from six expert Old School Artisans, and Flea Market Style top editor Ki Nassauer will meet, greet and sign copies of the latest issue. Canterbury Park. 612-227-8161

Sept. 28, Franconia
Art and Artists Celebration
The 23rd Annual Art & Artists Celebration is a creative, fun-filled arts festival celebrating an exhibition of new ambitious sculptures made by truly dedicated artists! Highlights include live music, family art-making activities, guided tours of the new sculptures, delicious food and beverages, and a scavenger hunt to a select number of the more than 120 large scale sculptures on exhibit. All passports successfully completed and returned will be entered into a raffle to receive a prize. Franconia Sculpture Park. 651-257-6668

Sept. 28-29, Stillwater/Lake Elmo
Stillwater Flea & Crafters Market
The Stillwater Flea & Crafters Market features more than 100 unique vendors and local crafters, as well as food trucks, live music and fun for the whole family. Washington County Fairgrounds. 715-557-1785

Event highlights around the state this week include:

Sept. 6 – Oct. 26, Wabasha
SeptOberfest

Sept. 26-28, Shakopee
Junk Bonanza Vintage Market Fall Show

Sept. 26-29, Crosslake
Crosslake Days

Sept. 28-29, Park Rapids
Art Leap Studio Tour

Sept. 19 – Oct. 13 (Thursdays through Sundays), Duluth
Fall Color Train Tours

Event Information provided by Explore MN