After checking out the fair in uptown today I started thinking... what are some of your favorite events in the cities? Did we miss them or are they right around the corner? I know I am STOKED for the state fair and all the fooooooood I can try! What do you enjoy?  

The Gay Pride Parade was over the top this year! And the riding lawnmower races in Crosslake were pretty special, too, though it was more fun before they started making competitors take off the cutting blades.  

So many acts, performers, and artisans to see that you can't do it all in a day.  And the food is delicious!

I always have way to much fun here.

Veseli Mn Ho down next Sunday Aug 16, just west of I 35 on highway 19

I love seeing the creativity of local artisans (such beautiful creations in glass, metal, and other mediums).

Dakota County's is this week and weekend.

It's hard to beat a lusty wench who really gets into her roll.

I agree, the Ho Down is always a good time!

Went to the Zombie Crawl a few years ago and rocked out to Sublime with Rome downtown Minneapolis! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to organize a Zombie Crawl girls(&guys?)night! (PM Me if you're interested... could be fun!)

I love Turkey Legs!  

What are the dates? I bought a dress there last year maybe this year I get to dress up!  

I took German in high school and we always recreated Oktoberfest... it would be awesome to go and really have a beer!! I'll have to look that one up thanks Belinda

Opening day is Saturday, August 22nd.  Last day is Sunday, October, 4th.

My favorite celebration is the Dalton Threshermans Festival. It's the weekend after Labor Day. It's the bomb!