Experienced show kite flyers from Minnesota and the Midwest will demonstrate their skills with kites of all colors, shapes and sizes.
5 THINGS TO BRING!
Bring the kids - free kites for kids (while supplies last)
Bring an appetite - there will be food trucks, beer garden and hot chocolate and treats
Bring it on - play in the cornhole tournament or pond hockey tournament and win a cash prize
Kandiyohi County Fair
August 5-8th, 2026
Willmar is home to the annual Kandiyohi County Fair. Held in August each year, the fair features agricultural, domestic and industrial exhibits from throughout the County.
The fair offers something for everyone–from baking and flowers to livestock and antique tractors. The kids will love the rides!
Join us for the annual Kandi is Dandy Days June 12-14, 2026!
Enjoy two days full of family fun activities that everyone is sure to love including a medallion hunt, a kiddie parade, a Fire Department Waterball Fight, family movie night in the park, pancake breakfast, kiddie karnival, tractor pull, bean bag toss tournament, and a grand day parade!
Just a reminder that the annual pre-Kandi is Dandy Days tradition is the Kandiyohi citywide garage sales. They will take place June 5-6
Start your 4th of July celebration with a walk/run around Miner's Lake on the Trezona Trail at 8:00 am. Tables will be set up to pay and register in front of the parking lot at the Ely Veterans Memorial.
The raising of the flag at the Ely Veterans Memorial, with the American Legion and the VFW Commanders, along with the Ely Honor Guard will have a short Patriotic Program at 10:00 am.
Ely Young Life Carnival will be in Whiteside Park with picnic food in the pavilion and activities for kids, adults, and families throughout Whiteside Park from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Eagan's July 4th Funfest has grown to one of the largest community events around! Funfest will take place on July 3rd & 4th at Eagan Community Center's festival grounds and July 5th at Viking Lakes!
Funfest staples like the carnival, bike parade, classic car show, live music, bingo, beer garden, 4th of July parade and fireworks will all take place on July 4th! Festivities on July 5th can be found at explorevikinglakes.com!
ESTABLISHED IN 1980, THE JOHN BEARGREASE SLED DOG MARATHON IS THE PREMIERE SLED DOG RACE SERIES IN NORTH AMERICA.
World-class mushers including Jamie Nelson, John and Jason Baron have competed in the nearly 300 mile event – facing off against other seasoned competitors as well as the extremes of northern Minnesota weather and the deceivingly rugged terrain of the trail. The “Beargrease” is a qualifier for the famed Iditarod race in Alaska.
ALL ABOARD! The 52nd Annual James J. Hill Days Express is Rolling into Wayzata. Since 1975 the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to honoring James J. Hill, Minnesota historic figure and once owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. The whistle’s blowing and James J. Hill Days is just around the bend, coming September 11, 12 & 13 to the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata. The proud residents, businesses and community groups of this small town will roll out the welcome mat for over 75,000 guests over three jam-packed days of exciting events.
Enjoy a Baroque concert showcasing Bach and his Italian
influences, packaged in our abbreviated Express Concert format without
intermission. thespco.org/express
Our Express Concerts are 60-75 minutes of music without intermission. Learn more at thespco.org/express.
Hot competition on a cold February Saturday! Ice bocce is a fun combination of bowling, bocce ball and shuffleboard. Lanes are plowed right on the ice behind the Longville Fire Hall. Food and beverage available. Great spectator sport, too! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th places, plus best team costume and best team name!
See Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce website for REGISTRATION FORMS & RULES:
Perfume Genius is the moniker of artist Mike Hadreas. Hadreas, a Seattle native, began his music career in 2008 and released his debut album, Learning, in 2010 via long-time label home Matador.
