Local Flavors
What: Taste of Lakeville
When: Aug. 15 (5-10 p.m.)
Where: 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville
This 21-plus event allows community members and visitors to enjoy the rich culinary treats of Lakeville from local vendors and breweries. Offering delicious food and beverages, plus live music and fun games, this evening celebration is sure to bring a fun twist to your Thursday night.
Courtesy of Taste of Lakeville
Ellen’s Last Stand… Up
What: Ellen DeGeneres at Orpheum Theatre
When: Aug. 15-17 (8 p.m.)
Where: 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Television and entertainment icon Ellen Degeneres is bringing her stand-up comedy to the Orpheum Theatre for three nights in a row.
Family Fun in Mounds View
What: Mounds View Festival in the Park
When: Aug. 16-17
Where: 7542 Silver Lake Road, Mounds View
Enjoy Mounds View’s annual city celebration, featuring a bean bag tournament, DJ party, parade, and other family-friendly activities.
Courtesy of Festival in the Park
Art at the “Arb”
What: Art in the Garden
When: Aug. 16-18
Where: 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Marvel at this unique art showcase hosted at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Featuring over 70 local vendors providing goods from paintings and crafts to culinary masterpieces, Art in the Garden has something for everyone to enjoy.
Courtesy of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Taste and Sip in Anoka
What: Anoka Food Truck Festival
When: Aug. 17 (11 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Where: 2015 S. First Ave., Anoka
This free event is the perfect excursion for food lovers. Enjoy over 50 food trucks featuring global cuisine, live music, craft brews, family-friendly games, and much more!
Courtesy of MN Food Truck Festival
For the Love of Corn
What: Valleyfair Corn Fest
When: Aug. 17-18, weekends through Labor Day (11 a.m.-7 p.m.)
Where: 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee
Valleyfair’s beloved Corn Fest kicks off this weekend, running Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. This grand celebration of Minnesota’s favorite crop will feature a corn-eating contest and other games, live entertainment, and of course, a corn-inspired food and drink menu.
Courtesy of Valleyfair
