Ditch the indoors for one of these great festivals in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.
Read story and trip tipsThese festive tributes to Bavarian tradition put the oompah into fall.
Read story and trip tipsIf you fry it, they will come. Here's where to pig out around the Upper Midwest.
Read story and trip tipsSummer is one long festival in this easygoing city on Lake Michigan.
Read story and trip tipsYes, you're invited. Here's what to expect and why you should go.
Read story and trip tipsIn Bayfield, a fall festival has grown to jumbo proportions.
Read story and trip tipsAt winery harvest festivals, compete with your feet.
Read story and trip tipsHere's an eater's guide to small-town fests, from strawberries to sauerkraut and kolacky to sweet corn.
Read story and trip tipsAt Milwaukee's lakefront festivals, visitors get a big helping of another culture.
Read story and trip tipsAt New Ulm's Bock Fest, the good times roll in on a tide of beer.
Read story and trip tipsOn their special day in May, Norwegians wave the red, white and blue.
Read story and trip tipsA sport inspired by ancient Chinese legend takes off on local waters.
Read story and trip tipsAt these festivals, all kinds of things fly through the air with the greatest of ease.
Read story and trip tipsEvery July, Decorah puts on one of the best fests in the Midwest.
Read story and trip tipsEnjoy the chilly season with snow sculptures, ice castles, sleigh rides and lots of hot chocolate.
Read story and trip tipsHere are the best of this summer's fests in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, northern Illinois and western Michigan.
Read story and trip tipsHere's where you can celebrate spring with brews, birding and beautiful blooms.
Read story and trip tipsYou'll have a cosmic good time celebrating things that came from outer space.
Read story and trip tipsLooking for a hot-air balloon festival? Keep your eyes on the skies.
Read story and trip tipsIn February, a Minnesota fishing town lets loose during a wild and crazy celebration.
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