Irish Fair of Minnesota

The Irish Fair of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Irish culture and our community. Every second weekend of August, we invite everyone to join us for a celebration of all things Irish with music, dance, family activities, and good craic! 

Our annual festival is recognized as one of the most family-friendly events in the Twin Cities, one of the largest and most authentic Irish festivals nationwide and an amazingly great time.

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott – Blaine

You’ll feel right at home from the moment you walk through the doors of Fairfield Inn & Suites Blaine, and find true comfort and relaxation in its modern, spacious guest rooms and suites. The hotel offers premium amenities including complimentary breakfast, high-speed wifi, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, convenience market, guest laundry, and more. The location offers easy access to I-35W, and is situated less than one mile from the National Sports Center.

Yia Vang's Hilltribe Chicken with Kale Salad & Lemongrass Ginger Sauce Recipe

Prepared at: Chester Woods Park in Eyota, Minnesota

"We call this Hilltribe Chicken because...the Hmong people originally were from the hills of Laos and the hills of Thailand and the hills of Vietnam."

In an homage to Hmong people and culture, chef Yia Vang sets up camp kitchen in Chester Woods Park to prepare this traditional chicken dish. From the fire-roasted spice blend for the chicken to the sweet vinaigrette for the salad, it’s full-on flavor while easy to prepare. Let’s take a look.

Yia Vang's Swordfish Tacos with Jalapeño Crema Slaw Recipe

Prepared at: Lebanon Hills Regional Campground in Eagan, Minnesota

"When my dad set out to do a bonfire, it wasn't just a recreational thing. He was actually preparing dinner."

Cooking over an open fire is the core of what chef Yia Vang believes in, and how he learned to cook. Here he travels to beautiful Lebanon Hills Regional Campground to show us how to make these perfectly spiced swordfish tacos, a dish he describes as “very fun.”

Boats and Bluegrass Festival

A FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL ON THE SHORES OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN WINONA MINNESOTA. 

CAMPING, MUSIC, AND BOAT RENTALS ALL WEEKEND INCLUDED IN A FULL-WEEKEND TICKET PURCHASE.KIDS 16 AND UNDER GET IN FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT!

PRCA Championship Rodeo

17th Annual Pine City PRCA Championship Rodeo will be held on Labor Day Weekend. This year visitors can enjoy THREE NIGHTS of rodeo fun! Friday, Saturday & Sunday over labor day weekend. All the great pageantry and sportsmanship of rodeo, great food and family/audience activities like toro totter, mechanical bull competitions, calf scramble, wild cow milking, muttin bustin & more! 

Learn more about this event at www.PineCityRodeo.com

10 Minnesota State Parks for Your Next RV Camping Trip

No matter what your outdoor goals are — fishing, hiking, swimming, skiing, hunting or a little nature-based R&R — there’s a Minnesota State Park for you and your RV. Here are 10 that offer pull-through spaces and dump stations, including a few that include free WiFi if you want to work remotely.