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St. Paul Winter Carnival

The Coolest Celebration on Earth! The Carnival is the oldest and largest festival in the nation, with over 75 events and nearly 1000 volunteers. The Carnival features ice carving, snow sculpting, skiing, dogsledding, a torchlight parade, the world's biggest Ice Castles and lots more.

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January 23 - February 3 - St. Paul Winter Carnival, Saint Paul - The Coolest Celebration on Earth! The Carnival is the oldest and largest festival in the nation, with over 75 events and nearly 1000 volunteers. The Carnival features ice carving, snow sculpting, skiing, dogsledding, a torchlight parade, the world's biggest Ice Castles and lots more. (651) 223-4700 (155)

April 12 - 18th Annual Stillwater area Children's Festival, Stillwater - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A fee of $5.00 per child covers games and activities. (651) 351-8350 Rutherford Elementary School (62)

May 1 - 4 - Festival of Nations, St. Paul - At the 2008 Festival of Nations, 90 different ethnic groups from around the world will share their foods, crafts and traditions that form the mosaic of our American culture. Enjoy one of the nation's largest and longest-running multi-cultural events and discover that there is so much more to who we are. (651) 647-0191 RiverCentre (2265)

May 2 - 3 - The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, St. Paul - one of the 10 largest festivals of its kind nationwide, attracting more than 100,000 visitors to District del Sol on the West Side, one of St. Paul's most diverse neighborhoods. Embracing the colorful history and rich traditions of Hispanic/Latino culture, this award-winning, family-friendly experience features over six blocks of food, music, dancing, children's activities, a lowrider car show, colorful parade, a "People's Choice" salsa tasting contest and more. (651) 222-6347 (2388)

May 17 - 18 - 16th Annual Afton May Fair, Afton - Two-day, outdoor fine arts and traditional crafts fair in a picturesque setting in the St. Croix River Valley. Food, specialty and business vendors. Special appearance by meterologist and local favorite, Svcen Sundgaard. Live music and wine sampling from local vineyards. Childrens activities and so much more. (651) 436-8883 (2389)

June 12 - 14 - Winstock Country Music and Camping Festival, Winsted - country Music Festival with National Entertainers, outdoors; 1 mile south of Winsted, camping available. (888)946-7865 (2390)

June 21 - 23 - Western Fest Celebration & Stampede Rodeo, Granite Falls - Don't miss out when the Western Fest Stampede Rodeo kicks off another spectacular season. (320) 564-4039 Lee Mar Ranch (2391)

July 1 - 5 - Cannon Valley Fair, Cannon Falls - A true "Hometown Celebration" with 4-H and open class exhibits, grandstand shows, demo derbies, combine derby, bull ride event, harness race, antique tractor pull and traditional fireworks display. An old-fashioned country fair with carnival rides, animal exhibits, Kiddie Pedal Pull, Kiddie barnyard and parade. Fun for all ages. Nominal fee for admission. Free parking. (507) 263-2289 (2392)

July 9 - 13 - Pennington County Fair, Thief River Falls - A unique county fair with something for everyone. A great midway, exhibits, free band shell entertainment, grandstand events, demo derby, PBR Bull Riding Friday and Saturday nights and much more. (800)827-1629 (2394)

July 9 - 13 - Watonwan County Fair, St James - Fun filled 4 day event at the Watonwan County Fairgrounds! Rides for Kids, Nightly Grandstand Entertainment, Midway, Plenty of Food, Judging for 4H, FFA and Open Class, Commercial Exhibits, and much more. Entertainment at the Beer Gardens Friday and Saturday Nights. Sunday is Senior Citizens Day. Hope to see you there! (507) 375-3333 Watonwan County Fairgrounds (2395)

July 10 - 13 - Big Stone County Fair, Clinton - Big Stone County Fair with all the things a agricultural community has to offer. 4-H exhibits, music, food, farm displays, Enduro Races and demolition derby, talent show. (800) 568-5722 (2393)

July 15 - 20 - Rice County Fair, Faribault - There are memories to share at the Rice County Fair! Come for the rides, food and fun! Grandstand shows every night including Super Cross Racing, Bull Riding, Enduro Races, Truck and Tractor Pull and everyone's favorite - the Demolition Derby. (507) 332-2470 Rice County Fairgrounds (2399)

July 15 - 19 - Fillmore County Fair, Preston - (507) 765-2100 Fairgrounds (2397)

July 16 - 19 - Cass County Fair, Pine River - A four day event featuring a midway, moto-cross racing, ATV and 4-Wheel Drive Mud Runs, horse show, talent show, 4-H displays and an Eco Fair featuring renewable and sustainable living displays. It is a free admission fair to the public. (800) 728-6926 (2396)

July 17 - July 20 - East Ottertail County Fair, Perham - One of the few great County Fair's still going strong! Lots of rides, exhibits, food, demolition derby, tractor pull, and even a street dance. (218) 346-7710 (2398)

July 20 - 25 - Roseau County Fair, Roseau - Come celebrate our Centennial with us! 6 day County Fair. One of Minnesota's largest county fairs. Events include a large midway, 4-H displays and judging, numerous food vendors, games, and nightly grandstand entertainment (live music, demolition derby, and horse pull). (800) 815-1824 (2400)

July 23 - 27 - Isanti County Fair, Cambridge - Fun for the Whole Family (763) 689-2555 Isanti County Fairgrounds (2401)

July 23 - 27 - Waseca County Free Fair, Waseca - Our fair features agricultural, domestic and industrial exhibits from throughout the County. We offer something for everyone--from baking and flowers to livestock and antique tractors. Kids (young and not so young) will love the rides! Come enjoy the contests, food, singing, food, dancing, food, races and other grandstand entertainment and, of course, the food! (507) 835-8958 (2403)

July 24 - 27 - Redwood County Fair, Redwood Falls - County Fair includes midway rides, games, 4H exhibits, live entertainment daily, tractor pulls, and many other attractions. (800) 657-7070 Redwood County Fair Grounds (2402)

July 30 - August 3 - Washington County Fair, Lake Elmo - (651)436-6009 Washington County Fairgrounds (2267)

August 7 - 10 - 20th Annual Bayfront Blues Festival, Duluth - Outdoor Blues Festival featuring international, national, and regional music acts. (218) 722-4011 Bayfront Festival Park (1010)

August 21 - September 1 - Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul - (651) 288-4427 (2266)

September 20 - 21 - Lakeville Art Festival, Lakeville - Juried art festival held on the scenic lawns of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. (952)985-4640 (2290)

2009 Events

January 22 - February 1 - St. Paul Winter Carnival, St. Paul - The Coolest Celebration on Earth! The Carnival is the oldest and largest festival in the nation, with over 75 events and nearly 1000 volunteers. The Carnival features ice carving, snow sculpting, skiing, dogsledding, a torchlight parade, the world's biggest Ice Castles and lots more. (651) 223-4700 (3103)

March 14 - 16 - St. Urho's Day & Perch Jerk Contest, Squaw Lake - For more information of weekend events and contests check our web site. (3397)

March 21 - 22 - Cinderella, Duluth - The Minnesota Ballet's delightful version of favorite fairy tale, set in lush Renaissance Tuscany, with frumpy stepsisters you love to hate. (218) 529-3742 DECC Auditorium (4628)

March 22 - Birding For Kids, International Falls - Voyageurs National Park interpretive staff offer tips and information on identifying birds found within the park. (800) 325-5766 Rainy Lake Visitor Center (4627)

March 28 - Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, Rochester - "Wanderlust"; Travel around the world with us on a musical journey as we march through London, linger int he Mediterranean, dance in Spain, whirl trhough Russia, and finally comeo nhome to familiar spirituals where "The Saints Go Marching In. 7:30 p.m. (507) 280-4136 Mayo Civic Center (4629)

March 28 - Treasures of the Earth Art, Craft and Goods Fair, Duluth - Treasures of the Earth Art, Craft, and Goods Fair features regional artists who create artwork or products made from recycled materials or from natural materials (wood, wool, stone, etc). (218) 525-5098 (4630)

March 31 - Jose Cole Circus, Thief River Falls - 7 PM Start TIme At Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. (800) 827-1629 Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center (4631)

April 2 - 4 - Vocal Jazz Cabaret Concerts, Duluth - Lake Effect and Chill Factor Vocal Jazz Ensembles present their annual cabaret extravaganza. Tina Thielen-Gaffey, director Weber Music Hall. 7:30 PM (218) 726-8877 Weber Music Hall (4634)

April 4 - Indoor Triathlon, Mankato - Join us for a fun non-competitive Saturday morning Indoor Mini Triathlon. Gear up for summer as you challenge yourself for your personal best as you swim for 15 minutes, bike for 20 minutes and run for 20 minutes. All participants will receive an Indoor Triathlon tshirt. Participants will also be entered into a raffle for fun prizes. (507) 387-8255 Mankato Family YMCA (4632)

April 4 - Little Plays for Little People, Inver Grove Heights - 9:30am, 11:30am (800) 767-9660 (4633)

April 4 - 5 - Minnesota Alpaca Expo, Owatonna - Be the first to experience this one of a kind event in Minnesota. See Alpacas, Huacaya and Suri's. Judging event, vendors and more. This event is for all ages. Caution: Alpacas may cause uncontrolled smiles, and warm fuzzy feelings. Curious? See you at the show and be apart of making history in Minnesota with the first ever certified alpaca show. Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (651) 583-2915 Four Season's Centre (4635)

April 9 - 19 - 2009 IIHF World U18 Championship, Moorhead - The U.S. will host its first ever IIHF World U18 Championship in Fargo ND & Moorhead MN. This 10-team championship will take place at the Urban Plains Ctr in Fargo and the Moorhead Sports Ctr. The IIHF World U18 Championship annually features the world's best players under the age of 18. Future Olympic, World and National Hockey League (NHL) stars annually compete in this event. The event features the top players in the world that will be selected in the NHL draft in June 2009. (701) 356-7656 Moorhead Sports Center (4641)

April 9 - 12 and April 16 - 19 - Mame, Mankato - It's the height of the 1920's and Auntie Mame becomes the guardian for her ten-year-old nephew, Patrick. She's wild, adventurous and lives in the moment, sometimes to her detriment. Includes the title song, "Open A New Window," "We Need a Little Christmas" and "Bosom Buddies. 7:30 p.m. except Sunday the 19th, 2 p.m. (507) 389-6661 Minnesota State University (4645)

April 10 - 11 - 34th World Festival, Rochester - The Rochester International Association presents its 34th World Festival (507) 288-1197 Mayo High School (4636)

April 13 - Dyngus Day, Winona - Traditionally, in Poland, an Easter season ends on this day and young people break the solemnity of Easter by a burst of frivolity. Volunteer appreciation Day. This year will include a Polish Artist Art Show. (507) 454-3431 (4637)

April 17 - 19 - Ibsen Festival, Lanesboro - Featuring Hedda Gabler, the festival's events will strive to put this complex masterpiece into perspective for our audience. Speakers include Ba Clemetsen of the National Theatre of Norway and Joan Templeton, president of the Ibsen Society of America and author of Ibsen's Women. Other events include a corset exhibit by artist Julie McLaughlin, piano concerto, film screenings, concerts and Scandinavian cultural presenters and folk art displays. (800) 657-7025 (4643)

April 18 - Annual Handmade in America Juried Art Craft Festival, Grand Rapids - All handmade items from local artisans (218) 326-2697 IRA Civic Center (4639)

April 18 - Jazz Arts Big Band featuring Melba Joyce, Moorhead - Jazz Arts Big Band featuring Melba Joyce, vocal in concert April 18, 2009 at the Fargo Theatre. Melba's long and impressive career has spanned three decades in the company of and sharing top billing with such giants of the music world as Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughn, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and so many others. (218) 359-4529 Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway (4640)

April 18 - 19 - Festival of Children's Literature, Minneapolis - Join the Loft Literary Center for two days of presentations by leading editors, writers, and illustrators of books for children and young adult readers. 9 am - 5 pm. (612) 215-2575 Loft Literary Center (4642)

April 19 - International Festival 2009, Mankato - The Festival has grown to be a highly anticipated event. Flag parade, entertainment, a style show, food booths, cultural displays, a children's area for making crafts, a silent auction and vendors selling cultural items. Flag parade processional, smudging (a purification ceremony), performance by the Lion Dance Group. International bazaar, demonstrations, art gallery. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (507) 389-1281 Mankato East High School (4644)

April 21 - Jazz Combo Concert, Duluth - Jazz Combos I-IV play jazz standards and original compositions through the evening. (218) 726-8877 Weber Music Hall (4646)

April 24 - 26 - 9th Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour, Harmony - For the 9th year, art enthusiasts can find exciting treasures in the hills and valleys of Bluff Country during this Annual Studio Art Tour. One can observe the emergence of spring when traveling scenic back roads to the studios of the area's finest artists. (800) 428-2030 Historic Bluff Country (4647)

April 30 - May 3 - Festival of Nations, St. Paul - At the 2009 Festival of Nations, 90 different ethnic groups from around the world will share their foods, crafts and traditions that form the mosaic of our American culture. Enjoy one of the nation's largest and longest-running multi-cultural events and discover that there is so much more to who we are. (651) 647-0191 RiverCentre (3104)

June 12 - 13 - Winstock Country Music and Camping Festival, Winsted - Country Music Festival with National Entertainers, outdoors; 1 mile south of Winsted, camping available. 888-946-7865 (3105)

June 18 - 21 - Hennepin County Fair!, Corcoran - Held at the Corcoran Lion's Park (7205 County Road 101, the intersection of County Roads 101 and 10, Corcoran, MN) 763-420-4546 (3137)

July 9 - 11 , July 16 - 18, July 16 - 18, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2 - Trollwood 2009 Mainstage Musical, Moorhead - Tevye's Dream Sequence from Trollwood's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" (2006) Each summer Trollwood presents a dazzling Broadway musical on an expansive outdoor amphitheatre. For 2009, in our BRAND NEW FACILITIES in South Moorhead, MN. 2009 Show title TBA, but it is sure to be an extravaganza of sight and sound! 701-241-4799 (3702)

July 16 - 19 - 137th Annual Chisago County Fair, Rush City - County Fair Grounds (2953)

July 21 - 26 - Anoka County Fair, Anoka - (763)427-4070 Fairgrounds (3138)

July 22 - 26 - Isanti County Fair, Cambridge - Something for the whole family! (763)286-5577 Isanti County Fair grounds (3106)

July 23 - 26 - Redwood County Fair, Redwood Falls - County Fair includes midway rides, games, 4H exhibits, live entertainment daily, tractor pulls, and many other attractions. (800) 657-7070 Redwood County Fairgrounds (3107)

July 29 - August 2 - Washington County Fair, Lake Elmo - (651)436-6009 Washington County Fairgrounds (3108)

August 4 - 8 - 2009 Crow Wing County Fair, Brainerd - All Dressed Up with No place to go. Come visit us at the Crow Wing County Fair! (218)829-6680 Crow Wing County Fair Grounds (3179)

August 7 - 9 - 21st Annual Bayfront Blues Festival, Duluth - Outdoor Blues Festival featuring international, national, and regional music acts. (715) 394-6831 Bayfront Festival Park (3109)

August 10 - 16 - Dakota County Fair, Farmington - Come Out And Play!!! 651-463-8818 (3170)

August 18 - 23 - Steele County Free Fair, Owatonna - Celebrate with the State in 2009. The Steele County Free Fair is much more than a county fair...it's a family affair! (800) 423-6466 (3173)

August 19 - 23 - Swift County Fair, Appleton - (3141)

August 22 - Harris 125th Celebration, Harris - Historical display, a car show, outhouse races, water wars, kids games, (looking for vendors ) 651-674-7786 (5642)

August 27 - September 7 - Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul - (651) 288-4427 (3110)

August 29 - Charlie's Sportsmen's Swap Meet, Jordan - New & Used Camping, Hunting, Fishing Gear and more. (612)202-6119 (5804)

September 19 - 20 - Lakeville Art Festival, Lakeville - Featured artist, artist demonstrations, Youth Art Tent, food, and local talent. 952-985-4640 (4878)

2010 Events

January 2 -31 - St. Paul Winter Carnival , St. Paul - The Coolest Celebration on Earth! The Carnival is the oldest and largest festival in the nation, with over 75 events and nearly 1000 volunteers. The Carnival features ice carving, snow sculpting, skiing, dogsledding, a torchlight parade, the world's biggest Ice Castles and lots more. (651) 223-4700 (6108)

April 9 - 10 - 35th World Festival, Rochester - The Rochester International Association presents its 35th World Festival. (507) 288-1197 (6109)

April 16 - 18 - 13th Annual Ibsen Festival, Lanesboro - Mark your calendar for the 13th Annual Ibsen Festival, featuring Ibsen's penultimate play, John Gabriel Borkman. Examining the consequences of greed, lust and a hunger for power this play earned Ibsen the title "the Freud of the theater." As always, the festival will include lectures, fine art, music, post show discussions and many other events to put this deeply personal work into context. (800) 657-7025 (6110)

April 29, - 30, May 1 - 2 - Festival of Nations , St. Paul - Celebrating cultural diversity with food, music, and dance. (651) 647-0191 St. Paul RiverCentre (6112)

June 11 -12 - Winstock Country Music and Camping Festival, Winsted - Country Music Festival with National Entertainers, outdoors; 1 mile south of Winsted, camping available. 888-946-7865 (6113)

June 17 - 20 - Hennepin County Fair, Corcoran - Held at the Corcoran Lion's Park (7205 County Road 101, the intersection of County Roads 101 and 10, Corcoran, MN) 763-420-4546 (6114)

July 21 - 25 - Isanti County Fair, Cambridge - Something for the whole family! (763)286-5577 3101 Highway 95 (6115)

August 3 - 7 - 2010 Crow Wing County Fair, Brainerd - We'll see you at the fair! (218)829-6680 Crow Wing County Fair Grounds (6117)

August 4 - 8 - Washington County Fair, Lake Elmo - Our 139th Annual County Fair! (651)436-6009 (6116)

August 9-15 - Dakota County Fair, Farmington - Come out and Play 651-463-8818 (6119)

August 13 - 15 - 22nd Annual Bayfront Blues Festival, Duluth - Outdoor Blues Festival featuring international, national, and regional music acts. (715) 394-6831 (6118)

August 17 - 22 - Steele County Free Fair, Owatonna - Celebrate with the State in 2010. The Steele County Free Fair is much more than a county fair...it's a family affair! (800) 423-6466 (6120)

August 18 - 22 - Swift County Fair, Appleton - (6121)

August 20 - 2010 Gustavus Oratorio Festival, Gustavus - Gustavus Choir and Symphony Conductor Gregory Aune leads the first annual Gustavus Oratorio Festival in Christ Chapel. High school choirs attending the event will spend the day in rehearsals, vocal masters classes and clinics as they prepare for an evening performance of oratorio masterworks with the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra. 507-933-7347 Christ Chapel & Schaefer Fine Arts Center (6111)

August 26 - September 6 - Minnesota State Fair , St. Paul - (651) 288-4427 (6122)

September 18- 19 - Lakeville Art Festival, Lakeville - Featured artist, artist demonstrations, Youth Art Tent, food, and local talent. 952-985-4640 (6123)