Get your groove on Twin Cities!! Music lovers will enjoy the Basilica Block Party or the Lakefront Music Festival.
Like local festivals, take your pick! You’ll find communities celebrating everything from raspberries, art and Swedish heritage with classic cars, fireworks, food, beer, ice cream, music, golf, talent, parades and street dances.
Gardeners don’t miss a rare opportunity to visit four west metro private gardens. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is offering tours this week on air conditioned buses.
July 4-14, Lakeville
Pan-O-Prog
This festival begins with 4th of July fireworks. The following week includes numerous events including a carnival, Beer, Brats & Bingo, dances, the Grande Parade, picnics, classic car show, talent contest, car show, 32nd Annual Cruise Night, golf tournament, contests and more! Historic downtown Lakeville. 952-985-4400
July 10-14, Lindstrom
Karl Oskar Days
Karl Oskar Days is held each July to celebrate Lindstrom’s Swedish heritage. Highlights include an arts and crafts fair, food trucks, live music and entertainment, a parade, street dance, car show, demonstrations and a fantastic fireworks display. Downtown Lindstrom. 651-257-0620
July 10-14, Maple Grove
Maple Grove Days
Maple Grove Days, a five day city festival hosting over 40 events for all ages, includes a car show, races, business expo, parade, live music, coronation, children’s run, kids’ parade, diaper derby, outdoor movie, inflatable rides, fishing, paddle boarding, Zumba workouts, garden tours, and much more at various locations in Maple Grove. On July 13, don’t miss the Sota Shake Block Party with live music, local vendors, and a brand new strawberry rhubarb milkshake IPA beer at OMNI Brewing Company. And on July 13-14, check out the Arbor Lakes Art Fair at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. 763-494-5985
July 12-13, Minneapolis
Basilica Block Party
Don’t miss this two day line-up of premiere music with headliner acts such as Kacey Musgraves, Semisonic, The Jayhawks, Jason Mraz and CHVRCHES. The Basilica Block Party began in 1995 as a fundraiser to help pay for the structural restoration of The Basilica of Saint Mary. Today, proceeds from the event benefit The Basilica Landmark, which preserves, restores and advances the historic Basilica of Saint Mary for all generations. The Basilica of Saint Mary. 612-333-1381
July 12-13, Prior Lake
Lakefront Music Fest
This two-day festival features one night of rock music and one night of country music. Rock Night artists include the Steve Miller Band, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives. Country Night artists include Brad Paisley, Chris Lane, and Riley Greene. Lakefront Park. 952-230-6699
July 13, St. Paul
Art at St Kate’s
Art at St. Kate’s is a juried art fair of quality fine crafts and fine art located on the beautiful green lawns of St. Catherine’s University. The art fair showcases 100 local artists from the upper Midwest, organized and run by artists for artists, and presented by Artists’ Circle and Textile Center. Cleveland and Randolph Avenues. 651-399-7073
July 13, St. Paul
Shades of Beauty
The Shades of Beauty Expo is the freshest and boldest health and beauty event to hit the Twin Cities. Shades of Beauty was created for women of color who desire innovative, culturally-focused products and ideas for an enhanced (holistic) quality of life. SOBE’19 will be held from noon – 6 p.m. Saint Paul RiverCentre. 651-265-4800
July 13, Anoka
Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair
The 21st Annual Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair will be held in historic downtown Anoka with over 130 juried artisans and crafters, live music, plenty of food and much more. 763-421-7130
July 13-21, Hopkins
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival has become a Twin Cities institution as a family friendly event. Highlights include the Hunt for the Golden Raspberry, Raspberry Festival of Bands, street dance, marketplace and craft fair, children’s activities, big wheel races, ice cream social, car show, Grande Day Parade, Raspberry Run, fireworks and so much more! Sites throughout Hopkins. 952-931-0878
July 14-16, Chaska
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary Garden Tours
Arboretum Auxiliary Garden Tours is a rare opportunity to visit four west metro private gardens. Tours include a Sunday champagne brunch or weekday lunch at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, as well as transport on air-conditioned motor coaches. There will also be a sunset tour leaving at 3 p.m. on Sunday followed by wine and hors d’ouevres at the Arboretum. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 612-624-2200
Event highlights around the state this week include:
July 12-13, Madelia
Madelia Park Days, Blues Festival, and Arts & More Fair
July 10-14, Maple Grove
Maple Grove Days
July 11-14, Isle
Isle Days
July 9-14, Hackensack
Sweetheart Days
July 11-14, Two Harbors
Two Harbors Heritage Days 2019
Event Information provided by Explore MN