Events in the Twin Cities - August

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Soon enough the summer will be coming to an end. If you’re still looking for events in the Twin Cities this August then be sure to check out some of these great end of summer events taking place this August. Before you know it you’ll be scouting the aisles of Target looking for all of the school supplies on your kids’ lists. Don’t forget to have one last family outing before school starts. Whether you choose to take the brood to the Internet Cat Video Festival or the Irish Fair, there’s something for everyone this month. Of course, the Minnesota State Fair is a must for any true Minnesota.

Events in the Twin Cities – August

Uptown Art Fair

When: August 5^th – 7^th, 2016
Where: Uptown Minneapolis
Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue

Come out and enjoy the 53rd Annual Uptown Art Fair, featuring over 350 artists, fine food and beverages from over 20 vendors, family activities, an outdoor performance stage, outdoor wine and beer gardens, a youth art fair and culinary arts competition.

Internet Cat Video Festival
When: August 9^th, 2016
Where: CHS Field
360 Broadway Street, St. Paul

The Twin Cities experienced its first cat video festival in 2012 and became an international hit. It is in that spirit that the Cat Video Festival returns on August 9th 2016 at 6pm at CHS Field. Tickets are on sale now.

Last year over 13,000 cat lovers attended the festival. This year’s Cat Video Festival will benefit Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN.

Countless hours will be spent to bring The Cat Video Festival back home to the Twin Cities.

Why?

Because… cats.

Irish Fair of Minnesota
When: August 12^th – 14^th, 2016
Where: Harriet Island
200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul

The Irish Fair of Minnesota will take place Friday, August 12 – Sunday, August 14, 2016. The unique once a year celebration offers attendees an opportunity to celebrate authentic Irish heritage through a multitude of activities such as: step dance, traditional group dance, gaelic sports, Celtic marketplace, cultural displays, native Irish dogs, traditional tea room, Irish food and drink as well as several local and international bands.

Summer Beer Dabbler
When: August 15^th, 2016 | 5 – 9pm
Where: CHS Field
360 Broadway Street, St. Paul

Enjoy live music, compete in the Summer Beer Dabbler Homebrew Contest, dance in the Silent Disco, and stick around a fireworks show to end with a bang.

Minnesota Renaissance Festival
When: August 20^th – October 2^nd, 2016 (weekends)
Where: 12364 Chestnut Blvd
Shakopee, MN

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 46th Season! Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the festival grounds in Shakopee, MN.

Minnesota State Fair
When: August 25^th – September 5^th
Where: MN State Fair Grounds

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting nearly 1.8 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The 2016 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 25-Labor Day, Sept. 5.

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