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Minnesota Renaissance Festival - King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of exciting entertainment, 50 Free Family friendly activities and 7 Full Theme Weekends . Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace for endless shopping . Patrons can interact with hundreds of memorable characters roaming the village streets as well as view full contact live armored jousting throughout the day . The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 51st Season! Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the festival grounds in Shakopee, MN . The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is Open Weekends August 20 - October 2, 2022 Plus Labor Day, September 5 & Festival Friday, September 30, 9am to 7pm • Rain or Shine Free parking! renaissancefest.com (952) 445-7361

Sever’s Fall Festival is the Midwest’s original Fall Festival with over 25 years of family fun in the Twin Cities . Come out and experience their themed corn maze, exotic animal petting zoo, corn pit, pumpkin picking, and more! seversfallfestival.com (952) 270-6293

Hop in the car with family and friends and head to Sever’s Holiday Lights . This festival, located at Sever’s Fall Festival’s new home will let you enjoy the sights and sounds of a half-mile course featuring over

two million lights set to classic holiday music all from the warmth and comfort of your car! seversholidaylights.com (952) 270-6293

Delight in the holiday traditions of 19th century Minnesota during Folkways of the Holidays at The Landing . On December weekends guests can enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides along snowy lanes of candlelit homes and lively folk artist performances . Plan a trip to the Scott County Fair for the “5 Best Days of Summer” and enjoy the tractor pull, demolition derby, musical entertainment, carnival rides, fair food, farm animals, and more! scottcountyfair.org (952) 492-2436

Join us the first weekend in December for Holiday Fest in Downtown Shakopee! Holiday Fest is an open streets celebration to kick-off the holiday season! This fun-for-thewhole-family event will feature a market, pictures with Santa, a walk-through parade, tree lighting, and fireworks! shakopee.org (952) 445-1660 Junk Bonanza is the place for antiquers, junkers, and flea market lovers . This indoor event at Canterbury Park offers the best-of shopping experiences, guest appearances, workshops, and giveaways . Junk Bonanza takes place in April and September annually . junkbonanza.com

The Spring and Autumn Festivals: An Arts and Crafts Affair features hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters who display and sell their work . The event has been voted on of the top 100 shows in the country and takes place in both the Spring and Fall at Canterbury Park . hpifestivals.com