ANDOVER
Andover Family Fun Fest
Parade, craft show and live entertainment. July 11-12. Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. 763-755-5100. www.ci.andover.mn.us. ANOKA
Anoka County Fair
Live music, midway and 4-H exhibits. July 22-27. Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3203 NW. St. Francis Blvd. www.anokacountyfair.com. BLAINE
Blaine's Blazin' 4th Festival
Carnival and live music, craft show and vendor fair, petting zoo, live music and fireworks. 5 p.m. June 27; 10 a.m. June 28-29. Free. Aquatore Park, 9191 NE. Lincoln St. 763-784-6700. www.blainefestival.org. CHAMPLIN
Father Hennepin Festival
Carnival, petting zoo and live entertainment and parade. 5 p.m. June 13; 11 a.m. June 14; noon June 15. Free. Mississippi Point Park, 651 West River Rd. www.fatherhennepinfestival.com. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Columbia Heights Jamboree
Carnival, softball tournament, kids' fishing clinic, Heights Idol competition and fireworks. June 25-29. Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. 763-706-3730. www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us. COON RAPIDS
Carp Fest
Annual fishing contest. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 9750 NW. Egret Blvd. Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration
Carnival, bingo, live music, parade and fireworks. 3 p.m. July 3; noon July 4-6. Sand Creek Athletic Field and Park, 940 NW. Northdale Blvd. 762-767-6565. www.coonrapidslions.org. CRYSTAL
Crystal Frolics
Carnival, entertainment, parade, fireworks and live music. 6 p.m. July 24-25; Noon July 26-27. Becker Park, 6225 56th Av. N. 763-531-1145. www.crystalfrolics.org. EAST BETHEL
Booster Day
Children's activities, crafts and vendor displays, car show and fireworks. July 19. Booster Park, 22269 NE. Palisade St. 763-434-9569. eastbethel.govoffice.com. FRIDLEY
'49er Days
Wide range of activities including street dances, live entertainment and food concessions. Carnival at Fridley High School. 5 p.m. June 12-13; 11 a.m. June 14; 1 p.m. June 15. Commons Park, 555 61st St. 763-572-3570. www.ci.fridley.mn.us. LITTLE CANADA
Canadian Days
Live entertainment, parade and classic car show. Aug. 1-3 Spooner Park, 350 Eli Rd. 651-766-4029. www.ci.little-canada.mn.us. MAPLEWOOD
Ramsey County Fair
Music, food, petting zoo, fireworks, carnival, parade. 5-11 p.m. July 9-10; noon-midnight July 11-12; noon-9:30 p.m. July 13. Ramsey County Fairgrounds, Frost and White Bear Av. www.ramseycountyfair.com.
MOUNDS VIEW
Mounds View Festival
Car show, parade, craft booths, battle of the bands and athletic activities. 9 a.m. Aug. 16-17 City Hall Park, 2401 Hwy. 10. www.ciunds-view.mn.us. NEW BRIGHTON
Stockyard Days
Live entertainment, parade and family activities. Aug. 3-10. Long Lake Regional Park, 1500 Old Hwy. 8. 651-638-2100. www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us. NEW HOPE
Duk Duk Daze
Kiddie parade, carnival rides, games, live music and more. 6 p.m.-midnight July 18; 10 a.m.-midnight July 19; noon-5 p.m. July 20. Northwood Park, 38th and Boon Avs. 763-531-5129. RAMSEY
Lions Community Picnic
June 7. Ramsey Central Park, 7925 161st Av. NW. www.ramseylions.org. ROSEVILLE
Rosefest
Live music, medallion hunt, Taste of Rosefest, Roseville's 60th birthday party, a car show and more entertainment. June 23-29. Various locations. 651-792-7110. www.cityofroseville.com. Party in the Park Freedom Festival
Kid games, crafts, carnival attractions, adult softball tournament, a climbing wall and fireworks. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 4. Central Park Lexington, 2540 Lexington Av. N. www.ci.roseville.mn.us. Mosquito Bluegrass Festival
Enjoy bluegrass music and learn about Minnesota's pesky friend through the Mosquito Awareness Showcase. 5:30-8 p.m. July 17. The youth fishing contest and "Skeeter Stunt" relays are from 4-6 p.m. Central Park Lexington, 2540 Lexington Av. N. www.ci.roseville.mn.us. SHOREVIEW
Slice of Shoreview
Art fair, live entertainment, carnival and petting zoo. 4 p.m. July 25; 10 a.m. July 26; 11 a.m. July 27. Island Lake Park, 3655 N. Victoria St. 651-490-4600. www.sliceofshoreview.com. ST. FRANCIS
Pioneer Days
Parade, live entertainment and craft vendors. June 13-15. St. Francis Community Park, Along Hwy. 47, south of St. Francis Elementary. www.stfrancis.govoffice.com. TO BE INCLUDED:
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