Upcoming Festivals And Performances To Catch This Weekend

Fall is almost here (officially starts on 9/22), but there is still plenty of summer fun to be had over the next two weekends. Along with the opening of the highly anticipated Spinal Tap sequel, there is the Tri-County Humane Society's Annual Companion Walk (Woof Stock), and Cold Spring Area Maennerchor's Oktoberfest in Richmond, and Jazz Music at the Gnarly Bard Theater. Oh, and don't forget about Weird Al Yankovic at the Ledge Amphitheater on Thursday. Check out the Weekender's picks for other activities to do around the area for some weekend fun. If you know of or have an event you would like included in the Weekender, email us here.

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Wild World of Animals - St. Cloud

Do you love wild animals or have a kid who does? Then the Paramount Center for the Arts is the place for you for the Wild World of Animals Show. Join Grant Kemmerer for his up-close interactive show with leopards, lemurs, birds, reptiles, and more. It is both an exciting and educational show you won’t want to miss. Tickets are $14 to $29.

Saturday: 2:00 p.m.

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration - St. Cloud

You can enjoy the nice outdoor weather with a fun cultural event on Saturday at Lake George. The 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will have live music, art, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and food trucks. A great opportunity to learn, celebrate, and connect. Free to attend.

Saturday: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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Hungarian Harvest Festival - Kimball

Get a taste of visiting the country of Hungary right here in Central Minnesota at the Millner’s Heritage Winery 11^th Annual Hungarian Harvest Festival. There will be authentic Hungarian Food like Gulyas, Langos, Sausage and pastries, Live music and dances, kids' program and activities, and a Free Grape Stomp. Plus wine tastings and vineyard tours. Free Admission.

Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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LIVIN Music Festival - Elk River

It is never too late to take in some outdoor live music and fun for the whole family. Head down to the ERX Motor Park in Elk River for the 7^th Annual #LIVIN Music Festival. There will be live music, of course, but it will have food trucks, a cornhole tournament, a BBQ Competition, and a Kids’ Play Zone. Overnight camping is available if you want to stay for both days. Some of the acts playing include: Russ Parrish and the Lone Oaks, Jason Paulson Band, and Sawyer Brown. The event is a fundraiser for the #LIVIN Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent suicide by creating quality connections through everyday conversations about mental health, by way of programs and partnerships.

Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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Minnesota Card Show - St. Paul

It’s back for another round of card trading fun. The Minnesota Card Show returns to the St. Paul River Centre with over 100,000 square feet and 550 tables filled with baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and other sports cards. Plus collectibles, memorabilia, and autograph signings from people like the Twins’ Luke Keaschall, LaTroy Hawkins, and Dan Gladden, and the Vikings’ Daunte Culpepper, Chuck Foreman, and Paul Krause. $15 for general admission, with VIP packages available for $75.

Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Turnpike Troubadours at the Ledge

The American Country Band Turnpike Troubadours took the stage at the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park with their "Wild America" tour and special guest Old Crow Medicine Show.

Gallery Credit: Paul Habstritt