Sunday, August 2, 2026

  1. Grant Park Music Festival

    Chicago, IL2026-08-02

    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.

  2. National Balloon Classic

    Indianola, IA2026-08-02

    This giant hot-air balloon festival includes daily flights, rides for the public, music, night glows and closing fireworks.

  3. Coast Guard Festival

    Grand Haven, MI2026-08-02

    There's nightly entertainment on the waterfront, a downtown carnival, tours of Coast Guard cutters, a Grand Parade and fireworks.

  4. Mile of Music

    Appleton, WI2026-08-02

    More than 180 singer-songwriters perform at more than 40 venues along College Avenue downtown.

  5. Fisherman's Picnic

    Grand Marais, MN2026-08-02

    There's a lot going on at the North Shore's biggest festival, including loon-calling, log-rolling, herring-eating and rock-skipping contests; Saturday fireworks; and the grand parade on Sunday.

  6. Buffalo Bill Days

    Lanesboro, MN2026-08-02

    Ride the Root River State Trail, then enjoy music, kids' games, sports tournaments, fireworks and a parade on Sunday.

  7. Hinterland Music Festival

    St. Charles, IA2026-08-02

    Headliners of this outdoor festival south of Des Moines include Lorde, Mumford & Son and Kali Uchis. Camping is available.

  8. Vintage Band Festival

    Northfield, MN2026-08-02

    Bands will play in Bridge Square Friday evening and all day Saturday, including mariachi, Latin and jazz ensembles as well as traditional brass bands.

  9. Lollapalooza

    Chicago, IL2026-08-02

    This big music festival features more than 170 artists on nine stages and, unlike other Grant Park festivals, is not free. Reserve rooms far in advance. Olivia Dean, Lorde, Charli XCX and Tate McRae are among the headliners.

  10. Folklorama

    Winnipeg, MB2026-08-02

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

  11. Art & Chalk Fest

    West Bend, WI2026-08-02

    Outside the Museum of Wisconsin Art, there will be chalk-art workshops for kids, artist demonstrations, balloon art, food, a beer garden, and music all day. Museum admission is free.

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