Next top Must-Attend Events in Minnesota

As the birthplace of the Mississippi River, Minnesota has an endless supply of natural beauty. Water plays a major role in the state; there are over 12,000 lakes dotting the landscape of Minnesota. However, visitors and residents don't have to restrict themselves to outdoor attractions; Minnesota plays host to an abundance of festivals, museums, cultural attractions and exciting events throughout the year.

  • Downtown Front Street Barnesville in Barnesville, MN

You say "Po-ta-to," I say "Po-tah-to," but we all have a blast at the kid-friendly Potato Days. The mashed potato wrestling event is a "can't miss." The potato peeling contest is good plain fun. The street fair is massive; it includes a flea market, arts and crafts, and endless vendors. The Food Court will satiate anyone and everyone.

  • 1265 Snelling Avenue North Saint Paul, MN 55108 in Saint Paul, MN

This annual twelve-day event convenes the best of Minnesota's artisans, farmers, and entertainers. With the fair's attendance approaching 1.8 million, few other fairs or expositions on the planet can compete with the sheer magnitude and the popularity of the Minnesota State Fair.

Main cities in Minnesota

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Minneapolis, MN
1391 events
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Saint Paul, MN
1339 events
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Rochester, MN
219 events
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Duluth, MN
148 events
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Mankato, MN
121 events
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Hopkins, MN
95 events
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Osseo, MN
87 events
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Brainerd, MN
86 events
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Winona, MN
86 events
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Fergus Falls, MN
79 events
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Saint Cloud, MN
78 events
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Bemidji, MN
77 events
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Anoka, MN
75 events
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New Ulm, MN
67 events
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Grand Marais, MN
62 events
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Owatonna, MN
61 events
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Northfield, MN
59 events
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Burnsville, MN
58 events
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Circle Pines, MN
57 events
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Eden Prairie, MN
54 events
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Stillwater, MN
41 events
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Moorhead, MN
38 events
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Elk River, MN
36 events
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Prior Lake, MN
36 events

Counties in Minnesota

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ANOKA
15 cities
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BECKER
3 cities
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BELTRAMI
4 cities
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BENTON
4 cities
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BLUE EARTH
8 cities
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BROWN
2 cities
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CARLTON
4 cities
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CARVER
13 cities
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CASS
5 cities
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CHIPPEWA
1 cities
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CHISAGO
11 cities
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CLAY
8 cities
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CLEARWATER
1 cities
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COOK
1 cities
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CROW WING
18 cities
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DAKOTA
16 cities
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DODGE
4 cities
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DOUGLAS
6 cities
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FILLMORE
9 cities
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FREEBORN
14 cities
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GOODHUE
8 cities
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HENNEPIN
41 cities
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HOUSTON
4 cities
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HUBBARD
1 cities
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ISANTI
1 cities
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ITASCA
5 cities
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KANABEC
1 cities
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KANDIYOHI
10 cities
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LAC QUI PARLE
5 cities
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LAKE
1 cities
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LE SUEUR
3 cities
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LYON
7 cities
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MARTIN
3 cities
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MCLEOD
9 cities
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MEEKER
4 cities
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MILLE LACS
4 cities
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MORRISON
10 cities
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MOWER
11 cities
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NICOLLET
5 cities
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NOBLES
5 cities
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OLMSTED
5 cities
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OTTER TAIL
8 cities
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PENNINGTON
2 cities
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PINE
3 cities
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POLK
1 cities
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POPE
3 cities
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RAMSEY
11 cities
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REDWOOD
4 cities
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RENVILLE
1 cities
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RICE
8 cities
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ROCK
4 cities
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SAINT LOUIS
11 cities
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SCOTT
7 cities
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SHERBURNE
7 cities
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SIBLEY
3 cities
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STEARNS
21 cities
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STEELE
3 cities
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TODD
4 cities
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WABASHA
5 cities
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WADENA
2 cities
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WASECA
3 cities
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WASHINGTON
20 cities
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WATONWAN
1 cities
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WILKIN
3 cities
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WINONA
8 cities
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WRIGHT
17 cities
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YELLOW MEDICINE
1 cities
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