Thursday, August 8, 2024

  1. Wisconsin State Fair

    West Allis, WI2024-08-08

    The fair in this Milwaukee suburb features big-name musicians, a sea-lion show, a daily parade and lots of contests, including hog-calling, cookie-stacking and cream puff-eating.

  2. Iowa State Fair

    Des Moines, IA2024-08-08

    See a diaper derby, outhouse races and mullet contest, among many other contests, and don't miss the butter sculptures.

  3. Folklorama

    Winnipeg, MB2024-08-08

    This Manitoba prairie town celebrates its heritage with pavilions representing 44 nationalities, offering music, dance and food at many venues.

  4. Grand Marais Music Festival

    Grand Marais, MI2024-08-08

    In this town on the east edge of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, there will be music, food and arts and crafts vendors.

  5. Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival

    Richmond, MN2024-08-08

    This family-friendly festival includes music on five stages and workshops at El Rancho Mañana Campground, 20 miles west of St. Cloud. 

  6. Tug Fest

    LeClaire and Port Byron, IA/IL2024-08-08

    The two towns stretch a 680-pound, 2,400-foot rope across the Mississippi River for the ultimate tug of war. There's also a parade, fireworks, children's games, concerts and carnival rides. Score so far: Illinois 25, Iowa 11.

  7. National Blueberry Festival

    South Haven, MI2024-08-08

    Eat until you're blue in the face during the festival in this Lake Michigan beach town. There's a pie-eating contest, riverfront concerts, an arts fair and a big parade on Saturday.

  8. Sweet Corn Festival

    Mendota, IL2024-08-08

    The festival in this town between Rochelle and La Salle features nearly 50 tons of free buttered corn, live music, a flea market, a carnival and a parade.

  9. Ashley for the Arts music festival

    Arcadia, WI2024-08-08

    This nonprofit festival is in the southwest Wisconsin bluffs, half an hour north of Winona, Minn. Journey, Bret Michaels, Locash and Old Dominion are among the headliners, which include a variety of country and rock stars. Three-day tickets start at $35. In addition to music, there will be an arts fair, children's activities and Saturday fireworks.

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