Weekend options: Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival, Iron Cowgirl

August 20, 2015 — 11:44am

JAPANESE LANTERN LIGHTING FESTIVAL

The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory will be illuminated by Japanese lanterns this weekend. Reminiscent of Japan's Obon holiday, the family-friendly event features martial arts and Japanese flower arranging demonstrations. The evening ends with a lantern lighting. 3-9 p.m. Sun. $3-$5. Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden, 1325 Aida Pl., St. Paul. 651-487-8200; comozooconservatory.org.)

IRON COWGIRL

This three-day event ain't for delicate damsels in distress. Strong and brave cowgirls compete, showing the strength and athleticism of horsewomen. Events include barrel and pennant racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying and more. Giddy up at a barn dance to live music by Maggie's Saloon. (9 a.m. today-Sat.; 10 a.m. Sun. $5-$12. Somerset Amphitheater, Hwy. 64, Somerset, Wis. ironcowgirlevent.com.)

MELISSA WALKER

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