Minnesota 4-H Horse Show
The State Fair may be over, but events on the fairgrounds continue with the largest youth show in Minnesota. Youngsters show off their riding skills, teamwork and horse knowledge. (7 p.m. Fri.-Mon. Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex, 1265 N. Snelling Av., Falcon Heights. extension.umn.edu)
MinnesoThai Street Food Festival
Get into a Thai state of mind for two days when Wat Promwachirayan hosts a parade, fire dancing, fashion show, wedding demo and music. There also will be a papaya salad eating contest and a Pad Thai cooking demonstration. (11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. West End Festival Site, 5376 Gamble Drive, St. Louis Park. discoverstlouispark.com)
Oktoberfest
Plenty of beverages will flow during this festival, which includes performances by bands Bad Bad Hats, Honeybutter and Johnny Holm Band in addition to face-painting, a magic show, meat raffle and stein-holding contests. (4-11 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley. forgottenstarbrewing.com)
Marine Fall Festival
Artisans will demonstrate their weaving and woodcarving skills and sell wares. Attractions include sheepdog herding demonstrations, children's activities and live bluegrass music. (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix. marinemillsfolkschool.org)
