Here's a rundown of festivals planned in the next few weeks in the south-metro area: Pan-O-Prog: Various events including parades, a battle of the bands, craft market, classic car parade and more around the city of Lakeville. Through Saturday. www.panoprog.org. LAKEFRONT JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL: With Jonny Lang, Nick Colionne, Joyce Cooling and Lil' Ed Williams and others. 1-10 p.m. Saturday. Free. Prior Lake Lakefront Pavilion, 15836 Ridgemont Av. SE., Prior Lake. www.lakefrontjazz.com. HASTINGS RIVERTOWN DAYS: Family events held at various times and locations. July 16-18. Fireworks July 17 at dusk. Jaycee Park, 420 Lock and Dam Rd. www.hastingsmn.org/river townday.htm. HIGHLAND FEST: Held along Ford Parkway in St. Paul, this event includes kids' activities, art and business fair, live entertainment and music. 2-10:30 p.m. July 16; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. July 17; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 18. Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. July 16 and 17. Free. www.highlandfest.com. RONDO DAYS FESTIVAL: Parade, 5K walk/run, live music, food, market place vendors; drill team competition at St. Paul Central High School, 275 Lexington Pkwy. July 17-18. Free. Martin Luther King Park, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. 651-646-6597. For schedule details see www.celebratestpaul.com. ROSEMOUNT LEPRECHAUN DAYS: Parade, Celtic music, bluegrass festival, card tournaments, medallion hunt, sports competitions, bathtub races and more. July 23-Aug. 1. www.rose mountevents.com. Kolacky Days: Arts and heritage exhibit, park dance, classic car show, beer garden and food stands, live entertainment and carnival. July 23-25. Montgomery Memorial Park, Park Lane W. and 5th St. SE., Montgomery. 1-507-364-5577. www.montgomerymn.org. SCOTT COUNTY FAIR: Live music and entertainment, carnival, food, beer garden, Supercross racing, demolition derby, 4-H events and contests. Noon-10 p.m. July 28; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 29-31; 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Aug. 1. Grandstand events $10. Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan. 952-492-2436. www.scottcounty fair.com.AUGUST
SHAKOPEE DERBY DAYS: Events include the Taste of Shakopee, business expo, market fair, teen dance and live entertainment. Aug. 4-8. Fireworks at dusk Aug. 7. Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N. 952-233-9500. www.shakopeederbydays.com. LAKEFRONT DAYS: Live entertainment, classic car cruise, parade and family activities. Aug. 5-7. Fireworks at dusk Aug. 7. Free. Prior Lake Lakefront Pavilion, 15836 Ridgemont Av. SE., Prior Lake. 952-440-1000. www.priorlake chamber.com. SCOTT CARVER THRESHERS HARVEST STEAM & GAS ENGINE FESTIVAL: Display of vintage farm equipment, daily parade and flea market. Thresher's Park, north of Hwy. 169 near the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 6-7; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8. 952-496-8164. www.scottcarver threshers.org. DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR: Motocross race, horse show, kids rodeo, pony rides, midway rides and games, demonstrations, food, live music and entertainment. Additional fees for some shows, food and rides. Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 9; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 10-14; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 15. $2-$5. Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 W. 220th St., Farmington. 651-463-8818. www.dak otacountyfair.org. ART AND ALL THAT JAZZ FESTIVAL: Vendors and live music by Jesse Cook, the Penguins and others. Opening night performance by Larry Carlton held at Burnsville Performing Arts Center; tickets $32. Aug. 20-21. Nicollet Commons Park, 12520 Nicollet Av. S., Burnsville. 952-895-4500. www.burnsvilleartjazz.com. SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY WACIPI: American Indian dance. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Sat. 7 p.m. Aug. 20; 1 & 7 p.m. Aug. 21; 1 p.m. Aug. 22. Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Pow Wow Grounds, 3212 Dakotah Pkwy., Prior Lake. 952-496-6160. www.shakopee dakota.org. Compiled by MELISSA WALKER
