Side roads: Winstock music festival

Last update: June 6, 2008 - 11:46 AM

Winstock music festival

Winsted, Minn.

Grammy Award winner Reba McEntire headlines the 15th annual Winstock Country Music Festival Saturday night in Winsted, Minn. The event, held on the festival grounds next to the Winsted Airport, kicks off Thursday with the opening of the campgrounds, a spaghetti dinner and music by the Rize. On Friday, Montgomery Gentry will be the headliner; other festival performers include "American Idol" contestant Kellie Pickler, Sawyer Brown, Craig Morgan, Emerson Drive, Diamondback and Bomshel. On the emerging artists' stage: Emily West, Lady Antebellum, the Lost Trailers and the Dixie Hicks (1-888-946-7865, 1-320-485-4287; www.winstockfestival.com).

Riverfest takes flight

Windom, Minn.

A children's parade, butterfly release and fireworks signal the start of the 25th annual Riverfest celebration Friday in Windom, Minn. Saturday and Sunday events include sports tournaments, games, arts and crafts, car show, tractor pull, music, model airplane flying and a parade (1-507-831-2752; www.winwacc.com/riverfest.htm).

Smorgasbord of fest fare

Roseau, Minn.

The Scandinavian Festival Friday and Saturday in Roseau, Minn., offers traditional Scandinavian fare including lefse, a pancake breakfast and a smorgasbord, plus live music, dancing, children's activities, a flea market and more (1-218-463-3979; www.city.roseau.mn.us).

Aquafest celebrates Dad

Rice Lake, Wis.

Daily activities continue through next Sunday at the 44th annual Aquafest in Rice Lake, Wis., including concerts, arts, a duck chase, carnival, children's fishing derby and sports tournaments. Look for a grand parade on Father's Day (1-800-523-6318; www.aquafestonline.com).

Buckskinners look back

Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Relive the history of the fur trade era during the Prairie Villa Rendezvous Thursday through next Sunday at St. Feriole Island, in Prairie du Chien, Wis. The event, one of the largest buckskinner and fur trade re-enactments in the Midwest, features black powder and primitive bow shoot demonstrations; period food including buffalo is on the menu. (1-800-732-1673; www.prairieduchien.org)

COLLEEN A. COLES