10,000 Lakes and four daysDetroit Lakes, Minn.

You can come for a day or camp out for four days at the 10,000 Lakes Music Festival July 23-26 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. More than 60 bands will perform on five stages, including Phil Lesh and Friends, George Clinton, Parliament Funkadelic, the Flaming Lips, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Leftover Salmon, Mickey Hart Band, the Waybacks, Secret Chiefs 3, the New Mastersounds and Cornmeal (1-800-493-3378; www.10klf.com).

Art festival celebrates blueEly, Minn.

Live music and art highlight the 28th annual Blueberry Art Festival July 25-27 at Whiteside Park in Ely. The free festival, with more than 300 exhibitors, offers family entertainment, including stage shows, exhibits, children's activities, blueberry pie and more. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (1-800-777-7281 or 1-218-365-6123; www.ely.org).

Lumberjacks make musicStillwater

If you like fireworks, you won't want to miss the Lumberjack Days' Thunder in the Valley XII show July 27 at Lowell Park in Stillwater. The show is one of the largest musically choreographed fireworks in the Upper Midwest, so plan to get your spot early for the 10:05 p.m. start. The festival kicks off July 23 with a treasure hunt, marketplace, games and children's concert. Other highlights include concerts featuring Corbin Bleu, Soul Asylum and Al Jardine's Endless Summer Band, and Dock Dogs and Iron Jack world championships, 10-mile, 5K run/walks, children's activities, a parade and art (651-430-2306; www.lumberjackdays.com).

'Lefse, lutefisk and laughs'Decorah, Iowa

Nordic Fest, July 24-26 in Decorah, highlights Scandinavian culture and cuisine through storytelling, music, exhibits, live entertainment, arts and crafts, sports and other activities. Most events are free. Hours vary (1-800-382-3378; www.nordicfest.com).

COLLEEN A. COLES