This weekend will be hot with possibilities of spotty showers Friday and Saturday. Expect more rain Sunday evening into Monday morning. Enjoy the summer heat and sun with these events happening near you:
🫐Blue times two! —There's not one, but TWO blueberry festivals happening in Minnesota this weekend. Folks in the northwestern part of the state can attend the
Lake George Blueberry Festival, just east of Itasca State Park. Ely is also hosting its Blueberry and Art Festival for those farther up north.
🌽Corn Capital Days — Did you know Olivia in southwest Minnesota is known as the corn capital of the world? All are welcome to celebrate this grand title by heading over to Olivia for Corn Capital Days, shucked with food, music and — of course — corn.
🐷Ribfest — This weekend, the Blooming Prairie Youth Club will host its rib tasting and pulled pork festival to raise funds for the club. If you're in the mood for ribs, head to Blooming Prairie to get great food for a good cause.
🎣Catfish craze— Cats Incredible Catfish Days is this weekend, bringing some of the top anglers in North America to Grand Forks
. Food and fun will be available for the whole family.
🎠Czech this out— Montgomery Kolacky Days is this weekend in Montgomery. This Czech festival will celebrate Czech traditions with traditional food, bohemian tractor pulls and a parade. Czech out details
here.
That's all from me for now! What are you looking forward to next weekend? Let us know at tell@mpr.org and your event might be featured in The 'sotan!
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