• May 3rd - May 6th, 2018
• St. Paul River Centre Saint Paul, MN 55101 in Saint Paul, MN

A name as grand as the "Festival of Nations" demands a big-time event. Saint Paul delivers with the nation's very largest multicultural event at the Saint Paul RiverCenter. Over a hundred ethnic groups contribute dancers, cuisine, music, crafts, and folklore to this jam-packed four-day event. This is truly a festival that celebrates the diversity of America.

• April 29 - May 6, 2018
• Duluth, Minnesota in Duluth, MN

Over a hundred-and-fifty acts contribute to this most "home-grown" of festivals that first began as a simple birthday party. Local talent playing roll devil, rawk, and other in-demand music delights attendees year-after-year. The event even attracts some filmmakers and other artists.

• June 22 And 23, 2018
• Moorhead, Minnesota in Moorhead, MN

The Scandinavian heritage is ubiquitous around Moorehead. The cuisine, music, dancing, friendliness of Scandinavia is celebrated during this summer festival. Don't miss the replica Viking ship on display that actually sailed between Norway and Minnesota in 1982.

• JULY 18-21, 2018
• Minneapolis, MN

For 70 years, the Aquatennial has been a ten-day, mid-summer event celebrating the numerous lakes within the city limits of Minneapolis. Intrepid competitors race their boats fashioned from milk cartons. Others compete with their artistic sandcastle creations. Water ski shows and beach parties add to the revelry. Enjoy classic cars and fireworks too.

• August 7th - 12th, 2018
• 700 12th Street SW Austin, MN 55912-1670 in Austin, MN

This six-day county fair is one of the best of its kind in Minnesota. The Mower County Agricultural Society accepts a key mission -- to both educate and entertain through shows, displays, and demos. Dozens of vendors and lots of entertainment contribute to a fair now celebrating over 130 years.

• August 10 12, 2018
• Harriet Island Regional Park Saint Paul, MN 55102 in Saint Paul, MN

No other Irish festival in the United States surpasses this magnificent celebration of Irish culture that began in 2001. Don't miss the "Best Legs In A Kilt" competition. Enjoy those vying for the title at "Irish Got Talent." Bands, beer, and boiled beef are standard fare at this three-day celebration. The Jameson Whiskey Experience tent is a "must see" for many.