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Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. A few storms may be severe. High 71F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%..

Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 54F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Fairgoers walk past the Gold Star Amusements area of the Olmsted County Fair Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Rochester.

“We have a lot of wait time so this keeps us busy,” says Josie Greden, left, who plays Rummikub — “an old Polish game” — with her sister, Lydia Greden, at the Winona County Fair in St. Charles. The sisters, from Altura, were there to show their steers.

Jaxon Learn, 6, of Austin, sprays down his calf named Spot during the Mower County Fair Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Austin.

Hayden Voxland, of Zumbrota, doesn’t usually name his swine. But Hamilton — whom he describes as “structurally sound, powerful and athletic” — is the exception. Athletic? “Everyday when we take him for a walk, he’s usually the first one to kick up his heels and start running.” When asked to describe his relationship with his swine, Voxland is reflective. “I wouldn’t use the word love. But I care for my pigs.”

Country singer, Rodney Atkins, middle right, performs Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, during Harvest Jam at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester. Atkins capped off the one-day music festival featuring three other country bands hosted by Quick Country 96.5.

Luella Triebwasser, 2, of Shorewood, enjoys some corn on the cob during the Mower County Fair Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Austin.

Ayla Gullickson, 10, of Austin, slides down a slide holding her 1-year-old sister Lakyn Kiefer during the Mower County Fair Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Austin.

Tyler Frazier, of Ellsworth, WI, center, and Casey Stuckman, of Rochester, right, battle it out in the demolition derby held Sunday at the Olmsted County Fair at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Frazier placed first in the Mighty Minis category and Struckman placed second.

Fairgoers walk past the Gold Star Amusements area of the Olmsted County Fair Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Rochester.

“We have a lot of wait time so this keeps us busy,” says Josie Greden, left, who plays Rummikub — “an old Polish game” — with her sister, Lydia Greden, at the Winona County Fair in St. Charles. The sisters, from Altura, were there to show their steers.

Jaxon Learn, 6, of Austin, sprays down his calf named Spot during the Mower County Fair Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Austin.

Hayden Voxland, of Zumbrota, doesn’t usually name his swine. But Hamilton — whom he describes as “structurally sound, powerful and athletic” — is the exception. Athletic? “Everyday when we take him for a walk, he’s usually the first one to kick up his heels and start running.” When asked to describe his relationship with his swine, Voxland is reflective. “I wouldn’t use the word love. But I care for my pigs.”

Country singer, Rodney Atkins, middle right, performs Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, during Harvest Jam at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester. Atkins capped off the one-day music festival featuring three other country bands hosted by Quick Country 96.5.

Luella Triebwasser, 2, of Shorewood, enjoys some corn on the cob during the Mower County Fair Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Austin.

Ayla Gullickson, 10, of Austin, slides down a slide holding her 1-year-old sister Lakyn Kiefer during the Mower County Fair Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Austin.

Tyler Frazier, of Ellsworth, WI, center, and Casey Stuckman, of Rochester, right, battle it out in the demolition derby held Sunday at the Olmsted County Fair at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Frazier placed first in the Mighty Minis category and Struckman placed second.

Live music performances by Lincoln High School student musicians. Artists display and sell their wares. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Live music and handmade woodfire pizza. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 7499 60th Ave. NW.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. Wood-fired pizza, music. Dreamacres Farm, 17289 Fillmore County Road 8. Information: 507-352-4255,

11th anniversary. BBQ contest, steak cook-off competition, live music, beer garden, 5K walk/run, family bike cruise, hot rod car show, tractor/truck show, pancake breakfast. Info:

Arts and crafts show, carnival, parade, fireworks, street dances, talent contest, cheese and wine/beer gala, rib cookoff, volleyball and canoe/kayak tournaments, 5K run, parade, golf and baseball tournaments and more. Visit

Sylvan Park. Come taste everything rhubarb. Music, games, zoo, free family fun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also 10th-annual Rhubarb Run at 9 a.m. Info:

History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W. Circle Drive SW. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission nonperishable food or cleaning product. Benefit for homeless teens. Information:

11th annual event. Cyclists choose from the Milieu (32-mile), Demi Siècle (50-mile), Lac Plein (72-mile) or Siècle (100-mile) routes. Info:

Celebration of our furry (or not so furry) friends. Silent auction, pet and craft vendors, baby goats, food stand, pet photos, paw print canvas painting, pet fashion show, demonstrations, pet adoptions, kissing booth, face painting, games and crafts. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Florence Park. Proceeds help fund dog park projects. Info:

A festive Saturday market in Northfield’s Bridge Square featuring local produce, artisan foods and fine regional arts and crafts. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, except Sept. 8. On Bridge Square, at Division Street and Fourth Street. Info:

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays (except July 4) at 23148 County Road 24. Free live music on outdoor stage, featured performances at 6:30 p.m. each week. List of performers and other information:

. Proceeds benefit Zwingli United Church of Christ, West Concord.

Weekly street festival, vendors, food, live entertainment. 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information:

Street dances featuring Travis Tritt, The Local Hooligans, Diesel Drive, Twisted Humor; king and queen competition, Udder Run, craft show, kiddie parade, bean bag tournament, bingo, parade, pedal pull and fireworks. Information:

Free summer concert series, Friday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. Heritage Park on Main Street West. See

Second Friday of each month, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Artists, music, shopping, food, extended hours. Info:

Food, music, free ice cream, tractor pulls, flea market, crafts, kids activities, live music and dancing, parade. Info:

www.howard-county.com/iowa/community-festivals.html

Street market, Covered Bridge 5K/10K/half marathon, softball and volleyball tournaments, disc golf tourney, kids games and activities, car show, Art in Z Park, Grand Parade, street dances, fireworks. Information:

Opens summer season. Shows 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Opera House. Information:

Street dances, citywide garage sales, men’s softball tournament, co-ed sand volleyball, car show and burnouts, 5K run/walk, bean bag tournament. Live music featuring the Blue Ringers, the Dweebs. Search for “Elgin Cheese Days” on Facebook.

36th festival. Music, food, parade, treasure hunt, street dances. For details, go to

Enjoy a country breakfast — “Chris cakes” pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee. $3 per person, ages 6 and under free. Family rate of $12. Farm tours, scavenger hunt, horse-drawn wagon rides, educational agriculture displays. Brian and Amie Klouse Farm, 56633 150th St.

Rochesterfest event. Pancakes breakfast with sausage, cheese, orange juice, milk and coffee, 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $7 adults, $4 for kids 5-12, free under age 5. Farm animals to pet and tractor-drawn wagon rides. Behounek Dairy, 21042 710th St., Hayfield. Shuttle rides available from Rochester.

Scandinavian midsummer celebration. 10 a.m. to midnight. Live music, parade, chicken dinner, softball, Legion dance. Info:

More than 90 artists’ booths, food, music by the Prizefighters, Annie Mack Band, Siama’s Congo Roots Trio, the Mayer Brothers Band; family activities. Go to

Friday free swim day at Aquatic Center and Fireman’s Annual Cookout and ice cream social at the fire hall. Saturday, full day of art, music and fun in North Park. Sunday fly-in breakfast at Dodge Center Airport. Info:

Community picnic, Little Miss and Miss Lewiston Pageant, BBQ contest, kiddie parade, kids activities, dollar lunch, fireworks, citywide garage sale, golf tournament, tractor pull, grand parade, kids activities. Information:

144th annual event. Food and beer garden, talent show, crowning of royalty, grand parade at 10 a.m. rain or shine, soap box derby, kids pedal pull, beanbag tournament, music in the park, fireworks. Information:

Kids acdtivities, dinner, learn about agriculture and interact with real farm animals. 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Food from 5:30 p.m. until it’s gone. 37435 County Road 17.

Performances of “All’s Well That Ends Well,” A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Shakespeare in Love” and “Venus in Fur.” Info: 507-474-7900,

Car show, art show, parade, chicken barbecue, games, sports tournaments and a 5K run. Info:

Arts and crafts show Wow Coins Of Air Farming , concerts, parade, more. Information:

Nine Root River Trail towns. Maps will be available June 19. Info:

River-themed, family activities. Celebrating the removal of the bald eagle from the Endangered Species List with special educational programs and demonstrations for all ages. Information:

Music, magician, games, silent auction, inflatables, wagon rides, petting zoo, climbing wall, dunk tank, zipline, face painting, laser tag and fireworks. Free admission. Info:

www.campvictory.com/events/zumbro-river-community-festival

Family Day in the park. LittleMiss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker pageant, kids fishing contest, fireworks. Info:

Monster Bash Haunted House Summer Bash, Miss Harmony coronation, Harmony Sings contest, beer tent with DJ, nine-hole golf tourney, Ma & Pa Kettle Marathon, toad races, car show, grand parade, Jim Busta Band, pony rides, petting zoo, fireworks. Info:

Fifth annual event. Music by the D’Sievers, Trevor Marty, Fred the Bear, the Double Down Daredevils, and the Swamp Kings. Food and live art. Kinney Creek Brewery, 1016 Seventh St. NW.

Living history demos, bluegrass and folk bands, vintage carriage display, wood carvers and wood turners, period costume displays, old time baseball game, quick draw demo and contest, games, horse pull, art show, food. Info:

Demo derby, parade, circus, music, midway. Information:

Performances by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Takacs Quartet, Sarah Chang, Marc-Andre Hamelin, So Percussion, Minnesota Orchestra, Kenny Broberg, Pablo Sainz Villegas. Info: 507-457-1715,

Fun run, sports tournaments, kids events, art in the park. Street dance at Florence Park featuring Lost Highway and Aaron Simmons and the Roadkill Four on July 3. Grand parade at 6:30 p.m. July 4. Fireworks at dusk. Information: 507-533-6006 or

Events in the park, parade, music, fireworks. Information:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 507-753-3068, search “Hammond Classic Car Show” on Facebook.

: 1899 Independence Day at Historic Forestville, noon to 4 p.m. Info:

: Baypoint Park. 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m., kids 1/3-mile run at 9:30 a.m. Info:

: Children’s parade at noon from Christ United Methodist Church, Salute to the 4th skate and BMX contest 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., car and motorcycle show from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. Info:

Tribute band Junk FM. $10 admission, proceeds support LCFD Relief Association. 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 208 S. High St.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Anderson Center, 163 Tower View Drive. Info:

Historic bandstand. July 8: the Rutabaga Brothers; July 15: The Lost Faculties; July 22: Squeezebox with Ted Lange and Mollie B; July 29: the Vintage Tones of Spielzeitzen Und Pausen. Bring your own seating. Hot dogs, brats and refreshments available. All shows 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St. NE. Family activities, educational programs, field trips. Info: 507-437-7519,

Carnival, exhibits, historic programs, butter carving, Lego contest, vegetable carving, antique tractor pull, trailer races, demolition derby, Tri-state truck & tractor pull. Free admission. Information:

Come explore the people and the land behind your food. Guided tours, demonstrations, home brew samples, live music, kids activities. Disc golf course open. Produce, cut flower and farm gear available for purchase. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sweet 16 Farm, 21215 Hwy. 16. Info:

History Center of Olmsted County. 19th century interactive events. Civil War encampments and battle re-enactments, 1850s and 1860s historic buildings tours and living history, vintage baseball games, demonstrations, vendors. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. $8 adult, 12 and younger free. Info:

40th annual festival. Vendor’s Market, parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, farmers market, track night, kids pedal tractor pull, home run derby, family bingo, bean bag tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, hay rides, family fun run and 5K, street dance, summer arts camp. More events throughout the week. Find Eyota Days on Facebook, visit

Livestock shows, go kart racing, beer barn, demolition derby, live music, camping. Information:

Queen pageant, wine and beer tasting, car cruise, teen dance, 5K run/walk, softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, kids activities, live music featuring Hair Metal Radio and Trouble Shooter, grand parade, RASA Theater presents “Mary Poppins,” family dance, more. Information:

Livestock shows, pet show, minnow races, open class exhibits, grandstand shows, food, family night, talent show, human foosball, redneck olympics, skate park shows, yo yo show, live music, demo derby, carnival, more. Information:

Field of flags, medallion hunt, beer mile, ice cream social, live DJ, dunk tank, movie on the lawn, fireworks, fireman’s dance, parade, kids mile. Information:

161st year. Demo derby, Rice Bull Riding Challenge, mutton busting, stock car races, Dodge mayhem trailer races, tractor/truck pull, motorcycle enduro, beer garden, live demonstrations of wood carving with silent auction of carvings, silent quilt auction, kids pedal tractor pull. See

Concert at 7 p.m. by kids from around the world as part of a six-week performing arts summer camp. Free will offering. For details, call 507-732-7616 or go to

Root River Antique Historical Power Association Show

36th annual. Large display of all brands of tractors and equipment, antique cars and trucks, tractor parade, tractor pull, demonstrations, model railroad, petting zoo, food, musical entertainment, flea market. Camping at Deer Creek Campground. $10 button for adults grants admission for the weekend. Information: 507-254-0622 or

10th annual. Presented by Sheldon Theatre. Performers include Eric Hutchinson & The Believers and the Lone Bellow, with Natalie Stovall returning by popular demand. Free event. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Park Bandshell.

Free admission. Grandstand events include Great Frontier Bull Riding, Big ATV Air Tour, demo derby, music performances by Scotty McCreery and Skillet. Find other fair information at

Lighted boat parade, volleyball tournament, 5K run, yoga in the park, kids inflatables, car show, Grande Parade, Miss Wabasha pageant, live music, beer tent, water fight, pancake breakfast. Information:

Kiddie parade, classic car and bike show, 5K run, citywide garage sale, parade. Information:

Amateur BBQ Competition, People’s Choice Pulled Pork Competition, movie in the park (July 27), fun run, bounce house and carnival rides, bean bag tournament, co-ed volleyball tournament, DJ, beer garden, bands Hitchville, Aaron Simmons, JT and the Gunslingers. Camping. Information:

Numerous concerts in Northfield and surrounding towns. Info:

Easton Corbin with CasiJoy, Chubby Checker, Dylan Scott, April Wine plus Warrant with Kip Winger, Trace Adkins, demo derby. Information:

Citywide festival, marketplace, food booths, entertainment, dances, volleyball and softball tournaments and grand parade. Information:

36th annual event. Parade, arts and crafts show, American Motorcyclist Association Hillclimb Grand Championship, antique boat and motor show, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, bean bag tournament, beer tent, Classic Corvettes of Minnesota show, farmers market, free entertainment, kids activities, kite flying demonstration, 5K run, medallion hunt, food stands. Information:

Fourth annual event. Activities, performances, games and giveaways. Free. Rain date Aug. 5. Info:

Lawnmower derby, kids’ power wheels derby, demolition derby, tractor pull, Mark Chesnutt wiht Josh Thompson, Maiden Dixie and Diesel Drive, livestock shows, food vendors, talent show. Information:

Open livestock shows, free stage entertainment, grandstand shows, arts and crafts, carnival rides, food. Information:

Huge Saturday Grand Parade at 1 p.m.; mutton busting on Thursday night; teen dance contest and Chatfield Fire Department dance on Friday night; Branded performs on Saturday night. Sunday: horse show, Elvis tribute artist Brad Boice, car and motorcycle show, coin find. Theater production. Fireworks. More. Information:

29th annual. Horse and wagon tours, medallion hunt, craft show, Miss and Master Pageant, outdoor movie, 5K run, parade Wow Coins Of Air Farming , obstacle course challenge, eating contest, belly flop challenge, fireworks, parade, live music, more. Information:

Includes Lime Springs sesquicentennial. Free sweet corn and watermelon until it’s gone. Talent contest, BBQ competition, live music, parade, softball, drawing. Info:

www.howard-county.com/iowa/community-festivals.html

Cars and trucks in 18 categories, food, 5K/10K run, live music. Info:

Featuring IH Equipment. Starts 9 a.m. daily. See operating sawmill powered by live steam, woodworking demonstrations, kids contests, blacksmith’s shop, country school, antique and classic cars, 1860s baseball matches, food, other attractions. Buttons $5 in advance, $10 entrance fee per day at the gate. Free ages 15 and younger. Visit

Street dance featuring “Time Machine,” theatrical production of “A Thirties Affair,” grand parade, fireworks, 6K race, golf, softball and bean bag tournaments, bounce houses, barbecue cook-off, best cocktail of Spring Valley contest, Zebra Cake eating contest, much more. Information:

Grandstand entertainment: bull riding, mutton bustin’ and calf dressing, ATV Big Air show, IMP Auto Cross, NTPA Tractor Pull, antique tractor pull, Enduro race, demo derby. Midway, old iron show, auto museum, petting zoo, pig races, butterfly enounter. Information:

Jackyl with special guest Wayland, MNXtreme bull riding, Red Dirt Road band, demo derby, Jacked Up band, Field class tractor pull. Food, family activities. Information:

Parade, free sweet corn, carnival, fireman’s dance, 5K run, chicken dinner, volleyball tournament, petting zoo, fireman’s water fight. For details, go to

, Cushon’s Peak Campground, 18696 State Highway 16, Houston

Eleven bands over four days. Bluegrass instrument workshop. Bring lawn chairs, not alcohol or pets. Information:

Barbecue, beer tent, bingo, beanbag tournament, bake sale, bounce house, poker run, bloody Mary contest, depot tours, talent show. Live music: American Standard, Cat and the Fiddle, CherryGun. Information:

Large antique show and flea market with more than 1,000 spaces and 400 vendors; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Go to

Thorny Rose Challenge, 5K run/walk, farmers market. Information:

Grand parade featuring more than 200 floats, pageants, teen dance, comedy show, street dance, road race, volleyball tournament, market. Info:

28th annual music festival, rain or shine. Mark Stone and the Dirty Country Band, Devon Worley Band, Matt the Karaoke Rat, Copperhead Creek, Tammy Jo, Them Pesky Kids. One-day pass $50, two-day pass $70, includes camping, beer, admission. Info:

, Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 W. Center St., Rochester.

55th year. Authentic Greek foods, live music, Greek dancers, bake sale, silent auction, kids carnival, Wow Coins Of Air Farming , 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Go to

Seventh-annual celebration of the arts. Galleries open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Outdoor and indoor stages, author stage, demos and other activities. Dick Schindler Celebration Concert on Saturday. Information:

Bank raid re-enactment, rodeo, entertainment, carnival, much more. Info:

Parade, Miss Kellogg, Wow Coins Of Air Farming , beer crawl, soap box derby, softball tournament, tractor ride, watermelon crawl, entertainment. Information:

Pumpkin topiaries, scarecrow contests, entertainment, food, carriage rides, Music Under the Bridge and more. Information:

Enjoy Oktoberfest and seasonal fall beers from Midwestern craft breweries at Lanesboro bars and restaurants. Info:

17th annual. Dodge County Fairgrounds. Trucks on display, truck pull at 6 p.m. Light show, live entertainment, parade. Information:

Plan on spending the weekend watching antique tractors, work horses and festival-goers in activities including threshing, blacksmithing, and harnessing up the horses. Flea/crafter market, bingo/cribbage, live entertainment, kids pedal tractor pull, tours of the original farmhouse, church or country schoolhouse. Free soup supper 5 p.m. Saturday. $7 adults, free under age 12. Info:

95th year. Fishing contest, yoga, bean bag tournament, kids pedal pull, parade and music. Three miles west of Stewartville at the High Forest Square. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $4 admission. Find High Forest Old Settlers Day on Facebook. Info: 507-251-5002.

Unity Park. Grand Entry Dance, learning tent where youngsters can explore Native American culture, games and activities, unity feast, Sunrise and other ceremonies, and a talk circle, in which a focus for the day is introduced along with historical background. Info:

Family-oriented event featuring arts and educational entertainment based on the early American pioneer experience of storybook author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Info:

53rd annual event. Antique show, 5K run, baseball tournament, flea market, arts and crafts, quilt and flower sale, music stage, food stands, car show and antique appraisals, parade, fireworks. Information:

Oldest steam engine show in Minnesota, 66th annual, shingle mill, old-time threshing, log-sawing, rock-crushing, corn shelling and shredding, tractor plowing, blacksmith shop. Two parades, fireworks, tractor/truck pull, mutton busting, drawing to win a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4 and three additional cash prizes. Info:

35th annual event. Food stands, country store, visit church and school, field demonstrations, horse and tractor events, entertainment, flea market, crafts, blacksmith, more. Featuring lesser known classic tractors and lawnmowers. Admission $7. Kids younger than 12 free. Camping available. Information: 507-525-2345,

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Sample local flavors. Sept. 8: Lanesboro, Peterson, Whalan. Sept. 15: Fountain, Harmony, Preston. Sept. 22: Houston, Rushford, Rushford Village. Info:

Live entertainment, arts and crafts fair, flea market, classic car show, Apple Annie, King Apple Parade, 5K run/walk. Information:

State’s premier children’s book festival. 19th annual event. Noon to 5 p.m. Book signings and readings, children’s entertainment, family activities. The Anderson Center, 163 Tower View Drive. Info:

Food, flea market, parade, 5K run/walk, tractor shows, quilt auction, bean bag tournament, live music, more. Info:

www.howard-county.com/iowa/community-festivals.html

Re-enactment of Minnesota’s early history. Sept. 20-21, education days for school groups; Sept. 22-23, camp open to the public. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Riverside Park. Information:

Displays, vendors, food, wagon rides, kids’ activities and more. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mower County Historical Society. Information: 507-437-6082 or

19th annual event. Activities for all ages. $5 button good all weekend. Husking contest — everyone welcome to enter and husk. For details, call Dwain Gerken 507-753-2543. Website:

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