EAST METRO SUMMER FESTIVAL CALENDAR

AFTONMay Fair: More than 60 artists and vendors, live music, pie baking contest and kids games and activities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today. Town Square Park, S. St. Croix Trail and 34th St. 651-436-5090. ci.afton.mn.us.ART IN THE PARK: More than 60 fine arts and crafts vendors, silent auction, and live music by Mark Keating and Patchouli. 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.CHISAGO CITYKi-Chi-Saga Days: Sand castle contest, car show, craft fair and food vendors. Aug. 17-19. Moberg Park, 10656 Railroad Av. 651-257-4162. www.ci.chisago .mn.us.COTTAGE GROVEStrawberry Fest: Live music, hot air balloon rides, petting farm, strawberry pie eating contest, tractor pull and more. Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. June 16. 4-11 p.m. June 14; 4 p.m.-midnight June 15; 10 a.m.-midnight June 16; noon-4 p.m. June 17. Kingston Park, Indian Blvd. & 75th St. 651-458-2800. www.cottagegrovestraw berryfest.com.FALCON HEIGHTSMinnesota Cheese Festival: Minnesota cheesemakers discuss artisan cheese trends. Demonstrations, discussions and showcases by food-truck chefs. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3. $15. International Bazaar, Underwood St. & Judson Av., State Fairgrounds. 651-642-2372. www.mnstatefair.org.ST. PAUL SUMMER BEER FEST: Sample beers from local brewers, food vendors and live entertainment. Designated driver tickets for $10. 2-6 p.m. June 16. $40. International Bazaar, Underwood St. & Judson Av., State Fairgrounds. 651-642-2372. www.mnstatefair.org.MINNESOTA STATE FAIR: "The Great Minnesota Get Together" includes promotional days, animal judging and a wide variety of entertainment on multiple stages. 6 a.m.-midnight Aug. 23-Sept. 2. $10-$12. State Fairgrounds. 651-288-4427. www.mnstatefair.org.FOREST LAKELakeFest: Movie in the park, wine and beer tasting, talent show, pig roast and build-a-boat challenge. 6:30 p.m. June 1; 8 a.m. June 2. Lakeside Park, 95 E. Broadway Av. 651-464-3550. www.ci.forest-lake .mn.us.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 225, 355 Broadway Av. W. www.post225.com/Events/FourthOf JulySchedule.htm.HASTINGSRivertown Days: Fishing pond, medallion hunt, worship service and 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/rivertowndays.html.HUDSONBooster Days: Parade, entertainment and carnival. June 29-July 1. Lakefront Park, 1st. and Walnut Sts. www.hudson boosters.net.LAKE ELMOWashington County Fair: Animal and craft exhibits, carnival, live music, power sports and other entertainment. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 1-5. $4-$7. Washington County Fairgrounds, N. 40th St. and Manning Av. www.washingtoncounty fair.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.lakeelmojay cees.org.LINDSTROMKarl Oscar Days: New this year is a craft fair. Also family activities and more. July 4-8. Lions Club Park, 13292 Sylvan Av. 651-257-0620. www.cityoflind strom.us.MAPLEWOODRamsey County Fair: Live music, food, petting zoo, fireworks, carnival rides, parade. 5-11 p.m. July 11-12; noon-midnight July 13-14; noon-9:30 p.m. July 15. Free. Ramsey County Fairgrounds, Frost and White Bear Av. www.ramseycountyfair.com.ROSEVILLERosefest: Live performances, party in the park and sports events. June 23-29 and July 4. Fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 4. Events at various times and locations; see website for details. 651-792-7000. www.ci.roseville.mn.us/index.aspx ?NID=1237.PARTY IN THE PARK: Carnival and live music. 1-10:30 p.m. July 4. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Central Park, N. Lexington Av. and County Rd. C. 651-792-7110. www.cityofroseville.com/parks.MOSQUITO BLUEGRASS JAM: 2-8 p.m. Aug. 5. Roseville Central Park, N. Lexington Av. and County Rd. C. 651-792-7110. www.cityofroseville.com/parks.FLYING COLORS COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: Food samples and live music. 5-9 p.m. Aug. 9. Roseville Central Park, N. Lexington Av. and County Rd. C. 651-792-7000. www.ci.roseville.mn.us.WILD RICE FESTIVAL: Pancake breakfast, Indian dancers, wild rice harvesting demonstrations and crafts. 8:30 a.m. Sept. 15. Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 N. Dale St. 651-792-7000. www.ci.roseville.mn.us.SOMERSETSoundtown Music and Camping Festival: Featuring performances by Florence + the Machine, Weezer, Jane's Addiction and others. Noon July 27-28. $80. Somerset Amphitheater, Hwy. 64. www.soundtownfest.com.SOUTH ST. PAULKaposia Days: Parades, disco bingo, flea market, VFW dance, kite fly and more. Fireworks at dusk June 24. 4:30-10 p.m. June 21; 1-10 p.m. June 22; 8 a.m. June 23-1 a.m. June 24; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. June 24. Central Square Park, 100 N. 7th Av. 651-554-3200. www.kaposiadays.org.ST. ANTHONYSt. Anthony Park Arts Festival: Art booths and vendors, used book and plant sale, food and live music. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 2. Held along Como Ave. near the St. Anthony Park library. www.stan thonyparkartsfestival.org.ST. CROIX FALLSWannigan Days: Talent show, street dance, lumberjack show, pub crawl and more. Fireworks at 10 p.m. July 21. Thu.-Sun., see website for details. July 19-21. Events held throughout St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls. www.wannigan days.com.ST. PAULWaterFest: Cool off with water activities. Also climbing wall, archery and the Asian game Kataab. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2. Free. Phalen Park, Wheelock Pkwy. and Phalen Dr. 651-792-7950. www.rwmwd.org.FLINT HILLS CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL: Music and dance performances with family activities. Outdoor activities free. Ordway performances $5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3. Ordway Center for the Arts, 5th and Washington Streets. 651-224-4222. www.ordway .org.GRAND OLD DAY: Parade, live music, family fun and art areas. 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3. Free. Held along Grand Av. www.grandave.com.CAPITAL CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Toki Wright, Def Gone Graphic, Diatonic, Midwest Selects, West of Aldine and others. Proceeds benefit Falling Whistles, an organization that advocates for children in the Congo. 3:30 p.m. June 17. $10-$15. Phalen Park, Wheelock Pkwy. and Phalen Dr. www.justkiddingcloth ing.com.RIVERS EDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Performances by the Dave Matthews Band, Tool, the flaming Lips, Polica, Motion City Soundtrack and others. Noon June 23-24. $99. Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Justus Ohage Blvd. www.riversedgemusicfes tival.com.TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL: Entertainment stages with live music. June 28-30. For times and locations go to www.hotsummerjazz.com. DRAGON FESTIVAL: Dragon boat races and family activities. Noon July 14-15. Free. Phalen Park, Wheelock Pkwy. and Phalen Dr. www.dragonfestival.org.HIGHLANDFEST: Live music and art fair. Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. July 21. 2-10:30 p.m. July 20; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. July 21; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 22. Held on Ford Pkwy. between Finn and Kenneth Sts. www.highlandfest.com.RONDO DAYS: 5K walk and run, parade and vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 21. Martin Luther King Park, 270 N. Kent St. www.rondodaysmn.webs.com.JAPANESE LANTERN LIGHTING FESTIVAL: Drumming groups, martial arts and Japanese flower arranging demonstrations, culminating in a lantern lighting. 3 p.m. Aug. 19. $3-$5. Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden, 1325 Aida Pl. 651-487-8200. www.comozooconserva tory.org.IRISH FAIR OF MINNESOTA: A celebration of Irish heritage with dance, music and family activities. Headliners include Gaelic Storm, Young Dubliners and Atlantic Steps. Tickets required for the Atlantic Steps performance, $15-$20. 3-11 p.m. Aug. 10; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 11; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 12. Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Justus Ohage Blvd. www.irishfair.com.FESTA ITALIANA: A showcase of Italian culture with vendors food and entertainment. 3-10 p.m. Sept. 21; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 22. Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Justus Ohage Blvd. 651-917- 4156. STILLWATERRock the Vine Music Festival: Music by Halloween, Alaska, Farewell Milwaukee, Lynhurst and others. Food and beer vendors and tastings. Noon June 9. $15-$75. St. Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Av. 651-430-3310. www.irockthe cause.org.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.VADNAIS HEIGHTSTaste of Vadnais: A showcase of foods from local restaurants, live music and city information tables. 6-9 p.m. June 7. Commons, 655 E. Cty. Rd. F. 651-204-6000. www.ci.vadnais-heights .mn.us.HERITAGE DAYS: Horseshoe and softball tournaments, magic bounce fun zone, parade, pig roast and more. Aug. 16-19. Commons, 655 E. Cty. Rd. F 651-204-6000. www.cityvadnaisheights.com.WEST ST. PAULMiddle Eastern Festival: Live entertainment, marketplaces, church tours, camel rides and Middle Eastern cuisine. noon-10 p.m. July 20-21; noon-6 p.m. July 22. Free. St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1250 Oakdale Av. 651-457-0854. www.mideastfest.com.WHITE BEAR LAKEManitou Days: Walking tour, lighted boat parade, beach dance and farmers market. Parade on June 15 at 6 p.m. Fireworks on July 4 at dusk. June 14-July 4. Downtown White Bear Lake. 651-429-8256. www.manitoudays.com.WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIPMinne-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.WOODBURYWoodbury 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.