Best Bets: July 15-21

County Fair Fun

What : Fillmore County Fair
When : July 15-21
Where : 413 E. Fillmore St., Preston

Enjoy a week of fun in Preston! This annual county fair is hosting several fun contests, bounce houses, a horse show, and more!

Hometown Tradition

What : Bean Hole Days
When : July 16-17
Where : Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes

This two-day celebration has been a tradition since 1938, featuring food vendors and children’s activities.

Photo by Ali Beste; Courtesy of Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Carnival Festivities

What : Pennington County Fair
When : July 17-21
Where : 524 Barzen Ave., Thief River Falls

Head to Pennington County Fair to enjoy a fireworks display, carnival rides, and many food vendors.

Courtesy of Pennington County Fair

Enjoy the Arts and Live Music

What : Art Fair in the Gardens
When : July 18 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Where : 1515 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens is hosting their annual art fair, featuring artwork from over 60 artists and live music along the river.

A Summer Evening of Brews

What : Brew Love
When : July 18 (5:30-8:30 p.m.)
Where : 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis

Enjoy a sampling of cold ones at Target Field, which offers beverages from 36 breweries and food from its best food vendors.

Decades of Minnesota Heritage

What : Stillwater Lumberjack Days
When : July 19-21
Where : 101 Water St., Stillwater

Celebrate the 90th annual Stillwater Lumberjack Days! This fun event includes a parade, a pickleball tournament, free yoga, food, and more.

Courtesy of Stillwater Lumberjack Days

Art, Food, and Music

What : Music on the Lawn
When : July 19 (5-8 p.m.)
Where : 105 Second Ave. NE, Glenwood

Relax on the Central Square lawn and enjoy some live music! Homecooked food and art festivities will also be available.

A Day of Local Artisans

What : Art Fest
When : July 20 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Where : 229 Fifth St. SE, Pine City

This annual art festival features over 40 vendor booths with art pieces from local artists, photographers, and writers. Food vendors and live music will also be on-site.

BBQ Bash

What : Butcher & the Boar Backyard Bash
When : July 20 (Noon-10 p.m.)
Where : 901 N. Third St., Suite 195, Minneapolis

Butcher & the Boar invites you to their inaugural Backyard Bashes, featuring two Saturday events filled with live music, great drinks, and a menu of summer BBQ favorites (July 20 and Aug. 17). Free, open to all ages, and dog-friendly.

Courtesy of Butcher & The Boar

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