Lakeville's Farmers Market, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Minnesota State Fair, Defeat of Jesse James Days Celebration, Lakeville Area Art Festival, Lakeville Events

Wednesdays and Saturdays thru October

Lakeville's Farmers Market

208th & Holyoke Avenue Lakeville MN 55044

Sponsored by Downtown Lakeville Business Association

www.downtownlakeville.com

Featuring fresh, locally grown produce to be sold--directly from the grower to the consumer. Available are bakery goods, meats & sausage, maple syrup, eggs, honey, organic products, flowers, and many other items. Wednesdays noon to 5 pm; Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm.

Wednesdays on Main is a celebration of summer! Food and entertainment for all ages in Pioneer Park in historic downtown Lakeville. Some Wednesday nights this summer... for a complete list of dates and details visit www.downtownlakeville.com.

Weekends August through September 2010

Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Hwy 169 Shakopee, MN 55379

800-966-8215 • renaissancefest.com

Experience the magic of our realm at the 2008 Minnesota Renaissance Festival. King Henry invites you to step back in time and experience the 16th century European village filled with hundreds of characters and handmade wears. The marketplace features more than 275 artisans who display and sell their goods. The village is also filled with more than 500 entertainers and 15 stages!

August 26 - September 6, 2010

Minnesota State Fair

1265 Snelling Ave N St Paul, MN 55108

651-288-4400 • www.mnstatefair.org

The "Great Minnesota Get Together" features 11 nights of big-name Grandstand entertainment, August 26 - September 6; over 75 performers on 5 free stages; nearly 70 rides, thousands of agricultural, livestock and creative competitions; and over 450 foods including more than 50 delicacies on a stick. Grandstand entertainment includes BoDeans and Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Rush, Tim McGraw, Brandi Carlile, Carrie Underwood, KISS and more!

September 1 -5, 2010

Defeat of Jesse James Days Celebration

Downtown Northfiled MN 55057

www.djjd.org

On September 7, 1876, outlaw Jesse James rode in to Northfield and was determined to rob the bank. Little did he know the infamous Jesse James would soon meet his match. Northfield celebrates its heroes and its victory the first weekend after Labor Day. Join us for food, fun, culture, entertainment, and a grand parade.

September 18 -19, 2010

Lakeville Area Art Festival

Downtown Lakeville 55044

www.lakevilleartfestival.org

Join us for the annual Lakeville Art Festival on September 18 and 19 in historic downtown Lakeville. With over 60 premier artist booths, this intimate event is held on the park-like grounds of the Lakeville Area Art Center. It includes a featured artist exhibit, artist demonstrations, author, youth art tent, performing and literary artists, great food and wonderful camaraderie. Event hours are 10 am to 6 pm Saturday September 18; and 10 am to 5 pm Sunday September 19. There is no admission fee. The Art Center is located at 20965 Holyoke Avenue, the corner of 210th Street and Holyoke.