The Uptown Food Truck Festival showcases over 60 superstars of the local streets, celebrate at the Pride Festival, go back to the 50’s with over 12,000 vehicles, attend one of 3 days of jazz at Mears Park, or cheer on the women of the PGA at Hazeltine National.
June 18-23, Chaska
2019 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
The Women’s PGA Championship, which will be broadcast in partnership with NBC and Golf Channel, provides a purse among the highest in women’s golf. This will be the first time the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be held at Hazeltine National, and only the second time a women’s major championship is played in the state of Minnesota. The Championship focuses on the development, advancement and empowerment of women on and off the golf course. Hazeltine National Golf Club. 612-337-1961
June 20-22, St. Paul
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
The 21st Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a three-day music festival with headline acts on multiple public stages in and around Mears Park, plus performances at over 20 area clubs, bars and studio venues. Recognized as one of the region’s premiere music festivals, Jazz Fest brings top jazz artists to Saint Paul to share the joy of jazz with thousands of people. Mears Park. 612-308-5785
June 21-23, St. Paul
MSRA Back to the 50’s Weekend
The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s Back to the 50’s Weekend presented by Napa Auto Parts will feature roughly 12,000 street rods, customs and classics, along with 100s of commercial vendors, swappers, more than 100 crafters, live entertainment, great food and much more. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. 952-925-4848
June 22-23, Minneapolis
Twin Cities Pride Festival
The 2019 Twin Cities Pride Festival features over 400 exhibitors, 4 stages with live music and entertainment, 40 food and beverage booths, and 400,000+ visitors participating in this free celebration of the LGBTQ community at Loring Park. Pride in Concert begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, with fireworks to follow the show around 10 p.m. The annual Rainbow Run 5K begins at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. And don’t miss the Woman’s Club Pride Dance on Saturday, June 22 at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. 612-255-3260; 612-813-5000
June 23, Minneapolis
Uptown Food Truck Festival
The Uptown Food Truck Festival showcases over 60 superstars of the local streets with dishes ranging from crispy pork belly and green papaya salad to gourmet mini doughnuts and wood fired pizzas. Wash it all down with a hefty variety of local craft brews and classic favorites. Two stages will feature multiple live bands and DJs. Expect toe tappers, sing-along songs and infectious dancing. And from mini golf to bean bags and hammerschlagen, you’ll find plenty of entertainment. Uptown at Lake Street & Hennepin Avenue. 763-220-2380
Event highlights around the state this week include:
June 20-22, Pipestone
Water Tower Festival
June 18-23, Chaska
2019 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
June 19-22, Willmar
Willmar Fests
June 21-22, Moorhead
Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival
June 21-23, Grand Marais
Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival
Event information provided by Explore MN.