Saturday, September 5, 2026

  1. Minnesota State Fair

    St. Paul, MN2026-09-05

    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, IL2026-09-05

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

  3. Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

    Mount Pleasant, IA2026-09-05

    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, MN2026-09-05

    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, WI2026-09-05

    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. Marina Fest

    Sister Bay, WI2026-09-05

    In this Door County village, there will be a vintage boat show, craft fair,  kids' carnival, music and Saturday fireworks.

  7. Taste of Madison

    Madison, WI2026-09-05

    This free benefit festival on Capitol Square includes 200 menu items from more than 80 restaurants, all priced at $1-$4. There's also music on three stages.

  8. Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw

    Prairie du Sac, WI2026-09-05

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

  9. Frankfort Fall Festival

    Frankfort, IL2026-09-05

    The festival in this southern suburb of Chicago features more than 300 artisans, music, a carnival and a parade Sunday.

  10. Mural Fest

    Ashland, WI2026-09-05

    Go on guided tours of Ashland's famous murals, meet the artists and go on a mural scavenger hunt. There's also food, music, crafts and a car show.

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