Sunday, August 16, 2026

  1. Wisconsin State Fair

    West Allis, WI2026-08-16

    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, IA2026-08-16

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

  3. Bayfront Blues Festival

    Duluth, MN2026-08-16

    The annual music fest on the Lake Superior harbor showcases national and regional acts on three stages.

  4. Irish Fest

    Milwaukee, WI2026-08-16

    The nation's largest Irish festival features 100 acts on 16 stages, plus children's activities, red hair and freckle contests and demonstrations by Irish dog breeds. In Henry Maier Festival Park.

  5. Oronoco Gold Rush

    Oronoco, MN2026-08-16

    The antiques show and flea market in this friendly little village just north of Rochester off U.S. 52 includes more than 400 vendors and 1,200 booths. There's also pancakes for breakfast, homemade pie and music.

  6. Air & Water Show

    Chicago, IL2026-08-16

    The annual free show features aerobatics, extreme flying and parachuting off North Avenue Beach, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.

  7. PastyFest

    Calumet, MI2026-08-16

    The humble miner's lunch — meat and rutabagas in a pocket of pie crust — has inspired this Keweenaw Peninsula festival, which includes such events as a PastyWalk, PastyPoetry contest and, of course, a PastyCook-Off.

  8. Shakopee Mdewakanton Wacipi

    Shakopee, MN2026-08-16

    The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community powwow in this southwest Minneapolis suburb includes a moccasin games tournament, food, crafts, fireworks at 10 p.m. Saturday and, of course, dance. Don't miss the Grand Entries at 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

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