Friday, September 4, 2026

  1. Minnesota State Fair

    St. Paul, MN2026-09-04

    Try flights at the Craft Beer Hall, eat food on a stick, visit the Miracle of Birth barn, listen to free concerts and watch the 2 p.m. daily parade. The Grandstand features national performers, such as Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart this year.

  2. Chicago Jazz Festival

    Chicago, IL2026-09-04

    This free festival features music at the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park plus other venues.

  3. Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

    Mount Pleasant, IA2026-09-04

    This gathering of steam engines and antique cars, trucks and tractors also features a horse pull, concerts, square dancing and a parade.

  4. Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion

    Rollag, MN2026-09-04

    Revel in the past during this show of antique machinery, which includes rides on trains and a carousel, square dancing, roving musicians and nightly jamborees.

  5. Wisconsin Highland Games

    Waukesha, WI2026-09-04

    In addition to heavy athletics — throwing weights, hammers, logs and sacks of hay — there will be piping, drumming, dancing, longbow competitions, dog demonstrations and traditional Scottish food.

  6. Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw

    Prairie du Sac, WI2026-09-04

    There's chip-chucking contests in this Wisconsin River town, but also music, kids' games and an arts and crafts fair. 

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