10 FUN THINGS

1. Stop by the family-friendly county fair

The 2023 fair, organized by the Shell Prairie Agriculture Association, will be held July 11-15 in Park Rapids.

The Hubbard County Fair includes a variety of entertainment at the grandstand arena, 4-H exhibits in the animal barns and a midway filled with games.

Carnival rides will be open from Tuesday evening through Saturday.

The 4-H Exhibit Hall features livestock, poultry, horses, rabbits, a dog show, 4-H vendors and open class exhibits and vendors throughout the fair.

And don’t forget the fair food! Stop on over for cheese curds, corn dogs, fresh French fries, pork burgers, ice cream and other mouth-watering delicacies.

More details at www.hubbardcountyfair.com.

2. Dance to Muskie Days music

The annual Nevis Muskie Days celebration and music festival will be held Friday and Saturday, July

21-22. All events, including musical performances, are free. Events planned for Saturday include a youth fishing tournament, kids games, an ice cream eating contest and parade. The Muskie Market along the Heartland Trail will feature crafters, artists and flea market treasures. Water wars are tentatively planned for 1:30 p.m. Ojibwe crafts and games for kids will be featured at Shennanigan’s stage near the water tower. The Buffalo River Drum and Dance group will perform at 3 p.m. and the Hooligan Fire Spinners will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday night’s music headliners are Charlie Parr at 8:30 p.m. and Corey Medina and Brothers at 11 p.m. Go to nevischamber.com for updates and a complete list of activities and music.

3. Shop locally like crazy Businesses go all out to make shopping fun for Crazy Days in downtown Park Rapids Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5.

4. Blueberry Festival

The Lake George Blueberry Festival celebrates the scrumptious berry Friday through Sunday, July 28-30. This little town’s big event offers an outdoor gospel concert, pie social, antique car show, free kids’ carnival, the Lake George Firemen’s bean feed and, of course, their blueberry pancake breakfast.

5. Sample food at Taste of Dorset

Dorset is known for its annual Taste of Dorset festival, held the first Sunday in August. Folks walk the boardwalk while testing out all kinds of tasty cuisine from outdoor vendors. The tiny town describes itself as the “restaurant capital of the world.” Eat all you want and vote for Dorset’s mayor on Sunday, Aug. 6.

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The good ol’ Field Days

Park Rapids Antique Tractor and Engine Club members work to preserve the memory of farming in years gone by through their annual event.