Summer Fun

From a mashed potato eating contest in Barnesville to a mustard street party in Middleton, here are 4 delightfully offbeat Minnesota and Wisconsin festivals you should visit in 2026.

It's hard to beat lakeside music on a summer night. Bayfield has more than 20 nights of free live music planned for you!

The festival is free to get in, and features big names on the outdoor stage. You'll get to try award-winning ribs, and watch contestants try to beat the world record for eating pork.

This year's Fourth Fest in at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth has a long list of live entertainment, capped off by a huge fireworks show. Here's everything on the schedule.

4th of July this year will be especially big, as we celebrate the country's 250th birthday! Here's what communities around the Northland are doing to celebrate.

A total of 9 different concerts and a new venue for this summer's music series have been announced as part of the long-running Duluth music tradition.

Football is almost back! The Vikings open 2026 training camp August 1 in Eagan, and admission starts at just $10. Here's the full practice schedule, including the night practice and joint sessions with the Ravens, plus how to get tickets.

Grandma's Marathon turns 50, and they're pulling out all the stops. A new 300-drone show caps the weekend, plus green-lit landmarks, the expo, spaghetti dinner, and the races you love. Here's your full guide to the celebration in Duluth.

Wahkon Days won't be happening this year, and it's all due to those pesky road construction delays. Safety first, right?

With hundreds of SPF products on the market, how do you know which ones work? Good Housekeeping did the research and these five came out on top for face, body, and budget.