AFTON
Art in the Park: More than 60 fine arts and crafts vendors, silent auction and live music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 23. Town Square Park, S. St. Croix Trail and 34th St. 651-436-5090.
ci.afton.mn.us.
COTTAGE GROVE
Strawberry Fest: Music, hot air balloon rides, petting farm, tractor pull, more. Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. 4-11 p.m. Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday; noon-4 p.m. next Sunday. Kingston Park, Indian Blvd. & 75th St. 651-458-2800.
www.cottagegrovestrawberryfest.com.
FOREST LAKE
july 4th Celebration: Beer wagon, bingo, live music and midway. Fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 4. 11 a.m.-midnight June 29-July 1; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 2-3; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4. Forest Lake American Legion Post, 355 Broadway Av. W.
www.post225.com/Events/FourthOfJulySchedule.htm.
HASTINGS
Rivertown Days: Fishing pond, medallion hunt, worship service, more. 5-11 p.m. July 20; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 21; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 22. Jaycee Park, 420 Lock and Dam Rd.
www.hastingsmn.org/river towndays.html.
HUDSON
Booster Days: Parade and carnival. June 29-July 1. Lakefront Park, 1st. and Walnut Sts.
www.hudsonboosters.net.
LAKE ELMO
Washington County Fair: Animal and craft exhibits, carnival, live music, power sports, more. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 1-5. $4-$7. Washington County Fairgrounds, N. 40th St. and Manning Av. www.wash
ingtoncountyfair.org.
HUFF N' PUFF DAYS: A four-day sports tournament including softball, volleyball, golf and bean bags. Also children's entertainment. Aug. 9-12. Lions Park, 3525 Laverne Av. N.
www.lakeelmojaycees.org.
Stillwater
Taste of Stillwater: Enjoy foods from surrounding restaurants and food trucks and beer from Lift Bridge Brewery. Also live performances, shopping and tour of the vineyard and brewery. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. July 14. $20-$25. St. Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Av. 651-260-2553. www.
tasteofstillwater.com.
WINE MEETS ART FESTIVAL: Local artists display photography, jewelry and other handcrafted items. Sample local wines. Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 11-12. St. Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Av. 651-430-3310.
www.scvwines.com.
WHITE BEAR LAKE
Manitou Days: Walking tour, lighted boat parade, beach dance and farmers market. Parade on Friday at 6 p.m. Fireworks on July 4 at dusk. Thursday-July 4. Downtown White Bear Lake. 651-429-8256.
www.manitoudays.com.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
Minne-Taste: Canine demonstrations, helicopter rides, eco green activities and live music by Rockie Lynn and Monroe Crossing. Fireworks at dusk. Noon Sept. 8. Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Rd. 651-429-8256.
www.ci.white-bear-township.mn.us.
WOODBURY
Woodbury Days: Carnival rides, business fair, children's coin hunt, martial arts and robotics demonstrations. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 25. 3 p.m. Aug. 24; 7:30 a.m. Aug. 25; noon Aug. 26; 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Dr.
www.woodburydays.com.