Wine, Ribs, Blueberries, and the Family Fringe Fests are happening in addition to the Minneapolis Aquatennial.
Attend The 7th Annual 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. This year’s event supports Bridging- help furnish homes and have a blast! https://www.bridging.org/
Circus Juventas, the renowned youth circus, presents Twisted – a return to the world of international fairy tales.
Enjoy our beautiful state!
July 24-27, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Aquatennial Festival
Join in the fun during The Best Days of Summer and enjoy activities for the whole family, Minnesota’s largest night-time parade, the Top 5 Fireworks Display in the nation, Loring Park Art Festival, Twin Cities Carifest, AquaFest, Wilderness Inquiry Voyageur Canoe Rides, Life Time Torchlight Parade After Party, Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show, Go Outside Trivia Night, great local food and so much more! Sites and venues throughout Minneapolis. 612-376-7669
July 25-27, Prior Lake
The Great Midwest Rib Fest
Summer sizzles as The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns with three days of food, music and fun! Get your groove on with free outdoor concerts by national and local acts. Bib up and chow down on ribs from the country’s top pitmasters competing for bragging rights and thousands in prizes. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. 952-445-9000
July 26-28, Waconia
Waconia Wine Festival
Tour and Taste at all three wineries in Waconia — The Winery at Sovereign Estate, Parley Lake and Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery. Admission at each winery includes a wine tasting in a souvenir glass with that winery’s logo. Visit all three wineries and collect all three glasses! Each winery will have its own fun outdoor activities, host food and craft vendors, and have specials offers available. Visit each winery at your leisure during their open hours on Saturday or Sunday or both. 952-446-9957
July 26-28 & Aug. 2-4, Minneapolis
2019 Minnesota Family Fringe
Adventurous art, family-sized. Don’t miss this made-for-families festival of adventurous performance. With relaxed seating accommodations, accessibility services and more, all will enjoy the adventure of Fringe in an environment for adventurers of all ages. Shows are geared toward young people 12 and under and their families and caretakers. Barbara Barker Center for Dance on the University of Minnesota West Bank Campus. 612-872-1212
July 26 – Aug. 11, St. Paul
Circus Juventas presents Twisted
Comedy, magic and romance abound this summer at Circus Juventas as the renowned youth circus presents Twisted – a return to the world of international fairy tales for the first time since 2011. Circus Juventas. 651-699-8229
July 28, Excelsior
10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance
The 7th Annual 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance will be held along the shores of Lake Minnetonka in historic Excelsior. This exceptional show will feature more than 180 historic, superbly-conditioned automobiles, watercraft and motorcycles. In addition to viewing one-of-a-kind, rarely seen automobiles and meeting their owners, guests will have an opportunity to enjoy local cuisine and live musical entertainment. This year’s event will benefit Bridging. Excelsior Commons near Lake Minnetonka. 952-925-4848
Event highlights around the state this week include:
July 26-28, Montgomery
Montgomery Kolacky Days – Czech Festival
July 25-27, Prior Lake
The Great Midwest Rib Fest
July 25-28, Glenwood
Waterama
July 27-28, East Grand Forks
Cats Incredible Catfish Days
July 26-28, Ely
Blueberry Art Festival
Event Information provided by ExploreMN