Food & Drink

Rock out with the Shaw Brothers or grab your kids for a pontoon ride. Read more about Lakefront Days in Prior Lake

Keep it classic this year and start your morning off with Tom Thumb donuts or shake it up with all new DIY donut flights from the Hangar. Whether you’re visiting the award-winning livestock barns or taking a turn on the giant slide, be sure to keep sunscreen applied and one hand free at all times for that next new confection on-a-stick.  Read more about Minnesota State Fair

Looking to pig out? More than 30 restaurants bring the meat with their hottest bacon dishes. When you get thirsty, choose from among more than 100 craft beers of all kinds. There’ll be music, games and a commemorative glass to bring home when you’re full.  Read more about Twin Cities Bacon and Beer Classic

Food trucks, bouncy houses, family-friendly activities, and a silent auction – what more could you ask for on a Sunday in early fall? Come out to Southwest Park in Mahtomedi for the Family Fun Festival to support Aaron’s Playground, a memorial playground to be built in the park early next year. Entrance is free! Read more about Family Fun Festival

Check out over 65 food trucks at Lake and Hennepin avenues, with dishes ranging anywhere from tacos and mini doughnuts to wood fired pizzas. Wash down your delectable handhelds with one of 10 craft beers as you jam to live music or partake in fun games and giveaways. Read more about Uptown Food Truck Festival

Kick off Father’s Day weekend with a stroll across the Mississippi River and Main Street to enjoy cuisine from a variety of food trucks, live music, art from local artists and more. Read more about Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Stroll along the waterfront of Hughes Pavilion to shop for local products amongst 30 local growers and producers. With fresh fruits and veggies, organic salsas, sweet confections and even savory cheeses, there is something fresh to suit every taste bud. Read more about Centennial Lakes Farmer’s Market

Enjoy a variety of the Twin Cities most delicious bloodys from some of the finest bars and restaurants in Minnesota, enjoy tasty samples from local food and beverage artisans, listen to live music and more. Ages 21 and older. Read more about Twin Cities Bloody Mary Festival

Edina’s signature food, wine and craft beer experience featuring a wide range of community-based restaurants and distilleries. Enjoy over 70 different wines and 30 beers from Minnesota breweries, watch chef demonstrations and more. Ages 21 and up. Read more about Taste of Edina