May festivals

As we move toward the prime festival months of summer, spring ushers in many festivals, including lots of outdoor activities. As usual, don’t forget to look through the myriad opportunities offered at the Minnesota Historical Society, which has plenty of its own events to offer.

St. Paul
Festival of Nations
http://festivalofnations.com/
May 5-8
Back for its 78th year, the Festival of Nations celebrates the diversity in Minnesota’s heritage, with 90 different ethnic groups providing music, dance, crafts, and food.

Red Wing to Winona (and into Wisconsin)
The 100-Mile Garage Sale
http://www.mississippi-river.org/travelblog/?p=256
May 6-8
Bargain hunters and Antique Roadshow dreamers, take note—this annual event is a treasure-hunter’s joy.

Duluth
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival
http://www.duluthhomegrown.com/
May 1-8
This is one serious music festival: over 100 bands, all over the city. Surely there’s something to satisfy every musical taste here.

St. Paul
Cinco de Mayo
May 6-7
OK, not quitey on May 5, but close. St. Paul’s District del Sol has plenty to entertain you with a couple of days earlier. A lowrider car show, fiesta parade, live music, salsa tasting contest, kids’ activities, and plenty of fabulous, authentic Mexican food.

Gunflint Trail
Gunflint Green-Up
May 6-7
Help keep the Gunflint Trail full of nature and wonder—and bring your loppers and nippers.

Frontenac
Warbler Weekend
May 6-8
Join the St. Paul Audubon Society for a weekend full of informal bird watching and guided bird walks. This is a productive time for bird watchers—it’s not unusual to spot 130+ types of birds over this weekend.

Lake Elmo
Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival
May 7-8
Sheep. Llamas. Angora bunnies. Woolen goodies, pre-made or ready to knit/crochet. Food, music, sheepherder dog demonstrations, knitting classes, and plenty of food.

Farmington
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
May 14
Traditional Scottish games and competitions (both heavy and light), as well as music, dancing, and food.

Detroit Lakes
Festival of Birds
May 19-22
Serious birders, take note—this festival offers the possibility of seeing any of more than 250 species of birds that live in the Detroit Lakes area. There will be guided tours, educational events, and field trips.

Minneapolis
Art-a-Whirl
May 20-22
Prowl around NE Minneapolis and explore its growing arts community in this varied collection of local and national artists’ exhibitions.

Whalan
The Stand-Still Parade
May 21
Food, music, games—and a parade that doesn’t move.

Stillwater
Rivertown Art Festival
May 21-22
Stroll along the banks of the St. Croix River and enjoy artwork from local and national artists.

Afton
Afton May Fair
May 21-22
Live music, art shows, hot air balloons, kids’ activities, and plenty of food.

Hibbing
Dylan Days
May 26-29
Don’t go expecting Dylan himself to be there, but enjoy a Dylan bus tour, enter a creative writing or songwriting contest, literary showcases, and live music.

Comments

[Katharine Holden]

Thank you for the news on Warbler Weekend. I had the wrong dates in my calendar, so appreciate the correct info.

P.S. I like the word myriad and I would have named all of my children myriad, except that I forgot to have any.

[C. David Apgar]

Thought this might be an interesting story for your readers.

Here is the link:

Taste of Edina brings seventy wines, twenty beers and eighteen food offerings to Centennial Lakes

http://blogs.citypages.com/food/2011/05/taste_of_edina.php

Chris Apgar
Web Assistant, CITYPAGES.COM
401 N 3rd Street | Suite 550 | Minneapolis, MN 55401
twitter: CDavidApgar

[Amy Rea]

Thanks, Chris!

[Horse Land For Sale]

Thanks for the list of events. Looks like some a great month of activities!