Labor Day Weekend and the end of the Great Minnesota Get Together seem to be the official end of summer and beginning of fall, but that doesn’t mean that things slow down in the Twin Cities. The Renaissance Festival is just getting started, and there’s plenty of festivals and events all over the metro area. Check out some of our favorite things happening over the next couple weeks.
Minnesota’s Renaissance Festival
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22 acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival, then named “A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!” That celebration has since relocated to Shakopee, MN and has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000.
Runs through October 4th. More info HERE.
27th Annual Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival
Come join us for this great free event at Minnehaha Falls Park on Labor Day! We have an amazing lineup of live music from 1:00 to 6:30 PM. Food trucks will also be available. See you there!
More info HERE.
More info HERE.
Labor Day serves as a wonderful reminder to honor the incredible contributions that workers make to our communities every single day. Beyond the backyard barbecues and the unofficial end of summer, it is a time to celebrate dedication and perseverance. Wishing you a restful, joyful, and safe holiday weekend!
upcoming events
Here are a few upcoming events we’re most excited for.
Dakota Block Party
Get ready for the ultimate street celebration! The 2026 Dakota Block Party is exploding back onto Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM! After drawing a massive crowd of over 10,000 music lovers last time, this year’s festival is going bigger, louder, and bolder with an expanded three-stage takeover! Best of all, this all-ages day of pure energy is completely free!
More info HERE.
Red Bull Flugtag
Making its highly anticipated return to the Twin Cities, this global stunt spectacle will pack Bohemian Flats Park along the Mississippi River. Tens of thousands of spectators will gather to watch teams launch homemade, human-powered flying machines off a 30-foot drop into the water.
More info HERE.
UpCOMING SHOW
More info HERE.
