Best Bets: June 10-16

Art and Ice Cream

What : Ice Cream Social
When : June 11 (6-8 p.m.)
Where : 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker

Check out the Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase, displaying local artists’ work, while enjoying some free ice cream!

Ride into Summer

What : Hennepin County Fair
When : June 11-15
Where : 19101 County Road 10, Corcoran

Enjoy amusement rides, traditional fair foods, bounce houses, and more family-friendly activities at Hennepin County’s annual summer fair.

Quintessential Country

What : Kick’n Up Kountry
When : June 12-15
Where : 116 410th Ave., Karlstad

Enjoy this annual outdoor country music festival, featuring Lady A, Josh Turner, Parmalee, and more.

Courtesy of The Middle River Honker

Among the Birds

What : Bird Walk
When : June 13 (9- 11 a.m.)
Where : 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker

Participate in a 2-mile long hike with fellow outdoor enthusiasts at the Sherburne History Center, including a focus on birding techniques.

75 Years of Fridley

What : Fridley 49’er Days
When : June 13-15
Where : 555 61st Ave. NE, Fridley

Come celebrate Fridley’s 75th anniversary with this three-day festival including a parade, a cake decorating contest, a youth sports clinic, and food vendors.

Courtesy of Twin Cities Gateway

Local Threads

What : The Minnesota Quilt Show
When : June 13-15
Where : 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Appreciate the art form of quilting with Duluth’s annual three-day quilt show, featuring displayed handmade quilts, quilting supplies, and how-to workshops for beginners.

Courtesy of Explore Minnesota

A Wild Summer Night

What : Wild Nights Summer Concert
When : June 14 (6-10 p.m.)
Where : 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley

Visit the Minnesota Zoo for local live music, food vendors, and access to your favorite zoo animals and trails. Attendees must be 18-plus to enter.

Art Outdoors

What : Art in the Park
When : June 15 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Where : 202 Parkway Ave. S., Lanesboro

Enjoy local art, food vendors, live music, and art activities at Lanesboro’s 43rd annual art festival.

Food Truck Frenzy

What : Food Truck Extravaganza
When : June 15 (11 a.m.- 8 p.m.)
Where : 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater

Try snacks and treats from 40 different food truck vendors at Stillwater’s annual family-friendly extravaganza.

Courtesy of Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

State Bird Pride

What : Land of the Loon Festival
When : June 15-16
Where : 901 9th St. N, Virginia

This two-day festival celebrates the crafts and goods made by local artisans and involves outdoor activities including a parade, food vendors, live music, and games.

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