Sunday, June 21, 2026

  1. Jaycee Water Carnival

    Hutchinson, MN2026-06-21

    This town just west of Minneapolis, on the Crow River, celebrates with a boat parade, fireworks, human foosball tournament, canoe races, duck races, a car show and parade Sunday.

  2. Grant Park Music Festival

    Chicago, IL2026-06-21

    Professional musicians, many of them world-famous, offer free concerts nearly every evening in Millennium Park's beautiful Pritzker Pavilion. This year's schedule includes Bernstein's West Side Story, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Broadway Sings America.

  3. Steamboat Days

    Winona, MN2026-06-21

    The main event is the 12:31 p.m. Sunday parade, one of the region's largest. There's also a carnival, craft show, music, power-boat races, a car show and fireworks.

  4. Stone Arch Bridge Festival

    Minneapolis, MN2026-06-21

    On the west banks of the Mississippi, 200 artists show their wares. There will also be music, art for kids and a car show.

  5. Swedish Day

    Geneva, IL2026-06-21

    This heritage festival in Good Templar Park includes Maypole dancing, Viking reenactors, children's crafts, food and a Swedish market.

  6. Perham Turtle Fest

    Perham, MN2026-06-21

    This town in the northwest Minnesota lakes region features turtle races, music, trolley rides, kids' games, a pizza-eating contest, a parade at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday fireworks.

  7. Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival

    Grand Marais, MN2026-06-21

    The harbor-side North House Folk School on Lake Superior kicks off summer with a boat parade, dancing, craft demonstrations, mini-courses and a solstice parade.

  8. Rose Festival

    State Center, IA2026-06-21

    This town east of Ames calls itself Iowa's rose capital, and it celebrates with garden tours, children's games, a truck and tractor pull, music, fireworks and a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday.

  9. Great Galena Balloon Race

    Galena, IL2026-06-21

    Eagle Ridge Resort hosts two balloon races, two night glows and rides for the public. There's also live music, inflatables for kids, a Saturday art fair and a classic car show Saturday night.

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