BUFFALO

Carnival, medallion hunt, street dance, fireworks, parade and live entertainment. June 8-15. Free.

Sturges Park, Hwy. 25 and 2nd Av. S. 763-682-4132. www.buffalo-mn.org.

June 19-21. $9-$16. Buffalo Rodeo Arena, 1306 County Rd. 134. 763-682-7032. www.buffalorodeo.com .

Carnival rides, classic car show, fireworks and family entertainment. July 3-4. Free.

City Center Park, Chanhassen. 7700 Market Blvd. 952-227-1100.

Live bands and entertainment, Belgian waffle breakfast, business and health expo, arts and crafts, games, and food and beverages. July 25-27. City Square Park, 300 Chestnut St. www. chaskarivercitydays.com .

Free beach activities for all ages. June 18-20 at 2 p.m. Fireman's Park, Hwys. 212 and 41. 952-448-3176, ext. 7746.

Professional rodeo with bronc riding, roping, barrel racing and bull riding. July 10-13. $7-$15.

Corcoran Lion's Park, County Rds. 10 and 101. 651-989-5151 for tickets.

Kids activities, carnival, 4-H exhibits, music. June 19-22. $6-10.

Corcoran Lions Park, County Rds. 10 and 101. 763-420-4546. www.hennepincountyfair.com.

This event features a triathlon that starts at 10 a.m. Also food, music and games. Aug. 9. Thorpe Park, 3725 Hamilton Av. www. cityofdeephaven.org.

More than 400 fine artists and crafters, entertainment, lifestyle demonstrations, fashion shows and food. May 30-June 1, 50th and France neighborhood. www.edinaartfair.com; 952-922-1524.

A juried art fair featuring the work of more than 200 artists, entertainment including music and other performances. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. June 7; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8. Excelsior Commons, Lake Street along the south shore of Excelsior Bay. 952-474-6461.

Hopkins salutes its sweet past with more than a week of activities, including a parade, battle of the bands, craft fair and pig roast. July 15-20.

Visit www.raspberrycapital. com , or call 952-931-0878 for a schedule of the week's events.

Garden tours, games, entertainment, art fair, business expo and fireworks. July 10-13.

Free local bluegrass music. June 28.

Minnehaha Park, Godfrey Road and Minnehaha Avenue. 612-230-6400.

Free tours, entertainment, antique market and children's activities. June 28.

Charles H. Burwell House, 13209 E. McGinty Rd. 952-939-8200.

Kiddie parade, street dance, arts and crafts fair, live entertainment and fireworks. July 17-19. Mound Bay Park, Bartlett and Commerce Blvds. 952-334-6551. www.spiritofthelakes.com .

Carnival rides, classic car show, parade and live entertainment. July 2. Veterans Memorial Park, 6335 Portland Av.

Carnival, block party, parade, sidewalk sale and live entertainment. July 10-13.

Lakeview Terrace Park, 3500 Beard Av. N. 763-531-1290, ext. 6313. www.whizbangdays.com.

Street dance, Taste of St. Louis Park, kids activities and live music. June 13-15.

Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr. 952-924-2550. www.parktacular.org.

Carver County Fairgrounds, 501 W. 3rd St. 952-442-2333.

An old-fashioned community festival with an arts-and-crafts fair, a parade, business and nonprofit booths, music and the event's signature dachshund races. Sept. 6-7. 402 E. Lake St. 952-473-9595. www.jamesjhilldays.com .

Live music, classic car show, carnival and entertainment. July 23-27. $3-$5

Wright County Fairgrounds, County Rd. 6. 1-320-543-2111. www.wrightcountyfair.com.