Summer calendar

Summer fun in Carver and Scott counties

JUNE

Victoria Classic Car Nights: June 8 and 22; July 13 and 27; Aug. 10 and 24; Sept. 14 and 28

Victoria Classic Car Nights brings classic cars from all over the metro area to downtown Victoria. More info at www. ci.victoria.mn.us/484/Community-Events.

Music in the Park: June 17, Aug. 19

Music in the Park in Prior Lake features free live music and food trucks. Sugar Buzz will perform on June 17 and Sawyer’s Dream on Aug. 19. More info at www.priorlakemn. gov/government/departments/recreation/ annual-events/summer-events.

Dan Patch Days: June 23-26

Dan Patch Days, Savage’s annual music festival, includes Tim Sigler, Jud Hailey and The Dweebs and other acts. More info at www.danpatchdays.org.

Rhythm on the Rails: June 22 and 29; July 13, 20 and 27; Aug. 3.

Rhythm on the Rails, Shakopee’s longrunning music festival, is a free outdoor concert series. This year’s acts include The Gear Daddies, The Rolling Stoners and Free Fallin’. Concerts run from 6-9 p.m. More info at www.downtownshakopee.org/ rhythmontherails.

JULY

Fourth of July, Chanhassen: July 2-4

Chanhassen’s 39th annual Fourth of July Celebration is a three-day event held at City Center Park and Lake Ann Park. Among the attractions: live music, local food vendors and – of course – a parade. More info at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/272/4th-of-JulyCelebration.

Lakefront Music Fest: July 8-9

The Lakefront Music Fest, Prior Lake’s main summer shindig, is held at Lakefront Park. This year’s headliners include country singer Toby Keith on July 8 and rocker Sammy Hagar on July 9. More info at www. lakefrontmusicfest.com.

Summer Jam: July 21-23

Summer Jam is a three-day music festival at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The main stage on #TCSJGivesBack-Minnesota Music Night will include Hairball, Fabulous Armadillos and Anderson. That night will also center around creating awareness for the CAP Agency of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties. More info at https://tcsummerjam.com.

River City Days: July 29-31

River City Days, Chaska’s hometown festival, includes live music, water fights, a talent show, games, a parade and food served by area nonprofit organizations. More info at https://chaskarivercitydays.org.

Scott County Fair: July 27-31

The fair in Jordan includes some new food items, including hot beef sundaes, Venezuelan cuisine and street tacos. Acts on the main stage include IV Play, Dustin Evans and Mudcatt Melby. More info at https:// scottcountyfair.org.

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The Nordic Music Fest will be held Sept. 10 in Victoria. Dan Patch Days will be held June 23-26 in Savage. Chanhassen’s Fourth of July celebration will be held July 2-4.

AUGUST

Old-time Harvest Festival: Aug. 5-7

The Carver Scott Threshers holds its 58th Annual Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival in Jordan. The event features volunteers operating hundreds of old machines. There are vintage buildings to explore, markets, tractor pulls and a daily 1 p.m. parade. More info at www.scottcarverthreshers.org/harvest_festival.htm.

Carver County Fair: Aug. 10-14

The fair in Waconia includes rides, food, exhibits and events ranging from a demolition derby to tractor pulls. Info at www. carvercountyfair.com.

Renaissance Festival: Aug. 20-Oct. 22

The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European village in rural Shakopee with more than 16 stages of different entertainment. There are food and beverages for sale at the festival, as well as over 250 artisans who make handmade wares. The event is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (rain or shine) Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-Oct. 22, plus Labor Day (Sept. 5) and Fest Friday, Sept. 30. Info at www.renaissancefest.com.

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Com-

munity Wacipi: Aug. 19-21

The wacipi (powwow) will be held at the Wacipi Grounds on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community reservation in Shakopee. Accompanied by drum groups, Native American dancers will participate in dance competitions in categories such as Men’s Fancy, Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl and Golden Age. Info at https://shakopeedakota. org/culture/wacipi-pow-wow.

SEPTEMBER

Heimatfest: Sept. 9-10

This celebration of German heritage in Jordan will include a classic car cruise and street dance Friday night and a fishing tournament, 5K run, parade and Miss Jordan coronation Saturday.

Steamboat Days: Sept. 9-11

Attractions at this Carver event include a beer tent, food vendors, a medallion hunt, live music and a Sunday afternoon parade. People are encouraged to park downtown and use the city’s trail systems to walk to the events. More info at www.carversteamboatdays.info.

Volksfest: Sept. 10

Victoria’s early fall festival, Volksfest includes music, food trucks, bouncy houses for kids and other attractions. This year’s live music includes headliner G.B.D Leighton. More info at www.victoriavolksfest.com.

Nordic Music Fest: Sept. 10

The 13th Nordic Music Fest in Victoria includes the music, food, culture and customs of the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Don’t forget the lutefisk toss! More info at www//nordicmusicfest.org.

Halloween attractions: September and October, select dates

This year, Valleyfair is replacing its ValleyScare attraction with Tricks and Treats, a fall festival and Halloween party combo. Meanwhile, ScreamTown returns to Chaska while Trail of Terror again appears in Shakopee. More info at www. valleyfair.com/events/tricks-and-treats, https://screamtown.com/ and http://www. trailofterrormn.com/