Sunday, August 23, 2026

  1. Iowa State Fair

    Des Moines, IA2026-08-23

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

  2. Sweet Corn Festival

    Sun Prairie, WI2026-08-23

    A Wednesday-night parade kicks off this festival just north of Madison, and there's also a craft fair, car show, tractor pull, music, carnival rides and, on Saturday and Sunday, literally tons of steamed sweet corn.

  3. Venetian Festival

    Lake Geneva, WI2026-08-23

    In this southeast Wisconsin vacation area, the festival includes a carnival, arts and crafts fair, firefighter water fight and, on Sunday, a water-ski show followed by a lighted boat parade and fireworks.

  4. Ki-Chi-Saga Days

    Chisago City, MN2026-08-23

    The fest in this town just north of St. Paul features a skateboard contest, craft fair, Swedish dancers, a pie-eating contest, fireworks Saturday and a parade at 2 p.m. Sunday.

  5. Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival

    Evanston, IL2026-08-23

    This downtown festival features more than 130 juried artists and art demonstrations, plus food and music.

  6. Wilhelm Tell Festival

    New Glarus, WI2026-08-23

    This Swiss town near Madison has been putting on an outdoor William Tell pageant since 1938. Festivities include a children's lantern parade, yodeling, an arts show and ethnic fashions.

  7. ArtFest

    Green Bay, WI2026-08-23

    This fine-arts fair downtown includes artist demonstrations, food, children's activities, dance, and music.

  8. Mexican Fiesta

    Milwaukee, WI2026-08-23

    Enjoy the best of Mexican culture at the Henry Maier Festival Park: mariachi, arts and crafts, spicy foods and contests: dance, costume, jalapeno-eating and el grito, or shouting.

  9. Anishinaabe Keeshigun

    Thunder Bay, ON2026-08-23

    The annual celebration of Anishinaabe/Ojibwe culture at Fort William Historical Park features a powwow, entertainment, demonstrations and a community feast.

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