Explore Minnesota Events Report for July 17

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Explore Minnesota Events Report  for July 17,

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NORTHERN MINNESOTA

THE NINA, the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus ship ever built, will travel to Duluth's Lakehead Boat Basin and be open for tours through Thursday, July 19. The Nina was built entirely by hand in Brazil, and has toured as a sailing museum since 1992. For tickets and tour times, dial 787/421-0402, or visit www.thenina.com.

The city of Sauk Centre will hold their annual SINCLAIR LEWIS DAYS celebration through Saturday, July 21. Highlights include concerts in the park, the Miss Sauk Centre 2007 Pageant, Little Red School House tours, fireworks, Crazy Days sales, a craft show, flea market, the Sinclair Lewis Days parade, a pie social, Historical Society open house, kiddie parade, and a street dance. For additional information on any of these events, dial 320/352-5201, or check out www.saukcentrechamber.com/sinclair.htm

The 5TH ANNUAL 10,000 LAKES FEST will be held Wednesday, July 18 through Saturday, July 21 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, with over 50 bands performing, including Bob Weir & RatDog, Gov't Mule, The Tragically Hip, Zappa Plays Zappa, The Disco Biscuits and Particle. This 600-acre, state-of-the-art concert and camping venue features four stages, merchandise vendors, activities, and wooded and lakeside camping. To find out more, dial 218/847-1340, or visit www.10klf.com

The city of Aitkin will present RIVERBOAT HERITAGE DAYS, Wednesday through Sunday, July 18?22. Highlights include the Riverfest Art Show, an annual rummage sale at the Depot Museum, human-pedaled riverboat races on the Mississippi River, children's activities, heritage tours and historical displays, a community picnic, two parades, two pageants, two street dances and four bands. To learn more, dial 1-800-526-8342, or check out www.aitkin.com

JUBILEE 2007 will be held Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22 throughout the city of East Grand Forks. This all-city 120th birthday party and celebration of 10 years of flood recovery features a state-sanctioned kiddie pedal tractor pull, free ice cream social, Bikes and Bites on the Boardwalk, a VFW Arena Dance, a street dance, Heritage Village breakfast and spaghetti feed, a bonfire, and an art and wine walk. And on Sunday, July 22, head to the Red River State Recreation Area for a FREE OPEN HOUSE, with living history demonstrations on the life of a rocky mountain trapper, as well as cake and refreshments. No vehicle permit will be needed to enter the recreation area. For further information, dial 218/773-4313, or visit www.jubilee07.com

The city of Nisswa will host the MAJESTIC PINES ART FESTIVAL on Saturday, July 21. This juried art show features the artwork of over 100 participating fine artists and crafters from the five state area. In addition, there will be incredible food and live music. For more information, dial 218/963-2620, or check out www.nisswa.com

The PINE CITY ARTS FEST will be held July 21 in Pine City, with artists and crafters from throughout the region. There will also be a Children's Corner with art activities, as well as food booths and live entertainment. To find out more, dial 320/629-5140, or visit www.pinecitychamber.com

The city of Emily will be the site of EMILY DAYS on July 21, with a flea market, craft fair, food booths, children's games, parades, chainsaw carving, beer gardens, live music, fireworks and a pancake breakfast. To learn more, dial 218/763-3453, or check out www.emilymn.com

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TWIN CITIES GREATER METROPOLITAN VICINITY

The 68TH MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL will be held Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 22, throughout the city of Minneapolis. This annual celebration hosts roughly 50 events and draws more than 800,000 people for Minnesota's largest parade and free outdoor concert, the 4th largest fireworks show in the U.S., amazing milk carton boat races, a sandcastle building competition, the world's largest purse triathlon, neighborhood BBQ's, unique water-based events, and much more! For more information, dial 612/338-3807, or visit www.aquatennial.com

The city of Taylors Falls will present WANNIGAN DAYS & THE ST. CROIX HYDRO DAM CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, Thursday through Saturday, July 19?21. Just some of the festivities include the Interstate Wannigan Parade, a kiddie carnival, street dance, tours of the St. Croix Hydro Electric Dam and 1855 Folsom House Museum, and boat cruises. To find out more, dial 1-800-477-4958, or check out www.taylorsfallschamber.org

Stillwater's annual summer celebration, LUMBERJACK DAYS, will be held Thursday through Sunday, July 19-22. Most of the festivities will be held in Lowell Park, adjacent to the St. Croix River. Highlights include national acts, such as Big Head Todd & The Monsters and the New Cars, as well as Professional Log Rolling World Championships & Boom Running, an amateur talent contest, petting zoo, a treasure hunt, marketplace, inflatables playland, a Disney Party Patrol, Pancakes in the Park, downtown sidewalk sales, the 10th Annual Kid's Coin Scramble, the Lumberjack Days Grand Parade, and an ice cream social. To learn more, dial 651/430-2306, or visit www.lumberjackdays.com

DUK DUK DAZE will be held Friday through Sunday, July 20?22, at Northwood Park in New Hope. Featured will be rides, carnival rides, free live music concerts, food and beer gardens, a Dunk and Dive for Prizes, fireworks, a kiddie parade, pizza-eating contest with cash prizes, and more! For further information, dial 763/531-5129, or check out www.ci.new-hope.mn.us

The Highland Park Neighborhood of St. Paul will be the site of HIGHLAND FEST, July 20?22, with a large juried art fair, live entertainment including a performance by The Gear Daddies, a business fair, amusement rides, fireworks, a KQRS MC talent competition, and a "Ford Model A Auto Show," with over 80 cars manufactured between 1928-1931. For more information, dial 651/699-9042, or visit www.highlandfest.com

RIVERTOWN DAYS will be held July 20?22, throughout the city of Hastings. Highlights include free live music, games, a grand parade, carnival, water ski shows, Dock Dogs, police canine demonstrations, power boat races, a flea market, arts and crafts fair, tournaments, and a fireworks display. To find out more, dial 651/437-6775, or check out www.hastingsmn.org

And just some of the upcoming concerts and performances will include:
CAR CRAFT MAGAZINE SUMMER NATIONALS at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, July 20
CHRIS ISAAK at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater in Apple Valley, July 20
MICHAEL BUBLÉ at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, July 20
GUSTER at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, July 22
NICKELBACK at the Target Center in Minneapolis, July 23
INCUBUS at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at the St. Paul RiverCentre, July 24
KELLY CLARKSON at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, July 25
THE 104.1 JACKFEST: ZZ TOP, THE PRETENDERS & THE STRAY CATS at the Xcel Energy Center, July 28
POP-TARTS PRESENTS AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE at the Xcel Energy Center, August 4
SUSAN TEDESCHI at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, August 4
THE KINGS OF COMEDY at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, August 4
PATTI SMITH at the Historic State Theatre, August 6
PETER HIMMELMAN at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, August 6
JOHNNY WINTER at the Cabooze in Minneapolis, August 10
JOSH GROBAN at the Xcel Energy Center, August 10
MARILYN MANSON & SLAYER at the Xcel Energy Center, August 14
MACY'S GLAMORAMA 2007: THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE BEAUTIFUL at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, August 17
THE WIGGLES at the Target Center, August 17
HILARY DUFF at the Target Center, August 23
THE BANGLES at First Avenue in Minneapolis, August 23
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel in Prior Lake, August 25
COUNTING CROWS, LIVE, AND COLLECTIVE SOUL at Midway Stadium in St. Paul, September 1
CROWDED HOUSE at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, September 9
RUSH at the Xcel Energy Center, September 9
GORDON LIGHTFOOT at the Historic State Theatre, September 22
JIM GAFFIGAN at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, October 12
DISNEY PRESENTS THE LION KING at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, October 25-November 25
MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, December 1
DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ICE TOUR at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, December 14
For further information on any of these performances or events, please contact Ticketmaster at 651/989-5151

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SOUTHERN MINNESOTA

HUCK FINN DAYS will be held Thursday through Saturday, July 19?21, in the city of Winona. Highlights include a Girl's Night Out, concerts in the park, arts & crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, sidewalk sales, children?s activities, musical entertainment and more. For further information, dial 1-800-657-4972, or visit www.visitwinona.com

The town of Seaforth will be the site of POLKA FEST-PLUS, Friday and Saturday, July 20 & 21, with old-time country & rock music on two dance floors, as well as a polka mass, kiddie tractor pull, horseshoe & bean bag tournament, catered supper and other events. For more information, dial 507/984-5678

The SONG OF HIAWATHA PAGEANT will be held July 20 & 21 in Pipestone, with spectacular lighting and Native American music in an outdoor ampitheater. The pageant will also be offered July 27 & 28, and August 3 & 4. The ampitheater is located adjacent to the Pipestone National Monument. To find out more, dial 1-800-430-4126, or check out www.pipestoneminnesota.com

The city of New Ulm will be the site of a BAVARIAN BLAST (formerly Heritagefest), Friday through Sunday, July 20?22. Festivities will take place in and around German Park, with German music on three stages, as well as an authentic German beer hall, arts and crafts, German food and drink, a Kinderblast area, the Bobber Blast Fishing Tournament, and a parade. To learn more, dial 1-888-4-NEW-ULM, or visit www.bavarianblast.com

The BROWNTON SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION will be held Friday through Sunday, July 20?22, in the town of Brownton, with street dances, guided bus tours, a boat parade, grand parade, fireworks, historic rendezvous, arts & crafts, a flea market, antique car show, and pageants. For more information, dial 320/328-5368.

The town of Spring Valley will host the 25TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW July 20?22, with tractors, engines, threshing, a sawmill, rock crusher, shingle mill, steam train, tractor pulls, demonstrations, parades, contests, a church service, flea market and more! For further information, dial 507/438-3693, or check out www.bluffcountry.com/rrpower.htm

The annual NEW LONDON WATER DAY celebration will be held Saturday, July 21, throughout the city of New London. Featured will be a parade, various live entertainment, a kids' fishing derby, water ski show, a hog roast and a street dance. To find out more, dial 320/354-2444, or visit www.newlondonmn.com

BENSON KID DAY will be offered both Saturday and Sunday, July 21 & 22, in the city of Benson. Kids of all ages will enjoy the kiddie parade with decorated floats, costumed children, and royalty from nearby towns. In addition, there will be a carnival filled with rides and games with prizes, as well as a farmers market, model train show, free fire truck rides, a Ranch Rodeo, an antique car show, fly-in breakfast, free movie, and firemans waterfight! To learn more, dial 320/843-3618, or check out www.bensonareachamber.com

The city of Olivia will present CORN CAPITAL DAYS from Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29, with a family fun night, World Championship Corn Toss, Corn-Lympics, a sweet corn and bean feed, arts and crafts in the park, outdoor worship service, library book sale, pie & ice cream social, a grilled pork chop dinner, salsa contest, public salsa and chip sampling, a ? DJ Dok? Dance, crazy days sales, the Napa Monster Truck Car Crush, a kid?s fair, a car show, free Thomas? Train Rides, the Corn Capital Days Grand Parade, a fly-in breakfast and air show, and the Minnesota Minne-Rods Tractor Pull! For further information, dial 1-888-265-2676, or visit www.oliviachamber.org

: "The information in this report is provided courtesy of Explore Minnesota Tourism."