JULY EAGAN FUNFEST: Carnival with rides and games, entertainment, pancake breakfast, Texas Hold 'em tournament, fireworks and more. 4 p.m.-midnight Fri.; 10 a.m.-midnight Sat.; 7 a.m.-midnight July 4th. Central Park, 1501 Central Pkwy. 651-675-5001, www.eaganfunfest.org . TASTE OF MINNESOTA: Craft and marketplace vendors, food, music and entertainment. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. $20-$30. Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Justus Ohage Blvd., St. Paul. www.tasteofmn.com. PAN-O-PROG: Various events including a parade, battle of the bands, craft market, classic car parade and more around the city of Lakeville. July 4-10. Fireworks at dusk July 4th at Lakeville North High School, 19600 Ipava Av. www.panoprog.org. LAKEFRONT JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL: With Jonny Lang, Nick Colionne, Joyce Cooling, Lil' Ed Williams and others. 1-10 p.m. July 10. 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.tinyurl .com/28prbbg. 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.highland fest.com. RONDO DAYS: Parade, 5K walk/run, live music, food, marketplace 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.celebrate stpaul.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. montgomerymn.org. SCOTT COUNTY FAIR: 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. County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan. 952-492-2436. www.scottcountyfair.com. MELISSA WALKER
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