Hobby Clash

June 20-22/BLOOMINGTON – at the Saint Paul Rivercenter.  a large-scale collectibles convention featuring more than 550 vendor tables offering sports cards, Pokémon and Magic. Find The Gathering cards, sneakers, comic books, video games, Funko Pops, and more, along with TCG tournaments, autograph signings, and dedicated trading areas. Special guests at this event are Steven Ogg, Efren Ramirez, and Alec Utgoff. There will be a Hobby Clash Pokemon Cash Tournament. with payouts as much as $600. For more information, visit https://www.hobbyclash.com/

Back to the 50s Weekend

June 20-22/SAINT PAUL – At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. This massive classic car show is organized by the Minnesota Street Rod Assoc. (MSRA)  features thousands of vintage cars, live entertainment, and a nostalgic 1950s vibe. The event attracts car enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of cruising, music, and retro fun. The Great race isn’t a speed race, but a time/speed/distance rally.. You’ll see a variety of cars, ranging from speedsters from the Teens and ‘20s to classics from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The vintage vehicles, each with a driver and navigator, are given precise instructions each day that detail every move down to the second.. The Great Race is thrilled to once again take the Green Flag at the Back to the ‘50s Weekend, and we hope you’ll join the crowd on Saturday morning to see the cars off on the ultimate automotive journey! For more information visit www.greatrace.com

Sauerkraut Days

June 27-29/HENDERSON – An Old-World, old-fashioned good time and no better place to celebrate this fermented food. It’s got small-town charm. Events include a Kraut Car Cruise, 5K Kraut Run, Tractor Ride from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Kiddie Parade, Grand Parade and Championship Arm Wrestling. Add a few unexpected extras, like wiener dog races and the World Champion Sauerkraut eating contest. And don’t forget all the good food and spectacular musical entertainment. For more information, visit https://kraut.hendersonmn.com/Henderson_Sauerkraut_Days

Worl’ds Largest Rice Festival

July 11-13/ DEER RIVER – Enjoy a pow-wow presented by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, carnival rides, and a wild rice dinner hosted at the local Methodist church. Though wild rice still grows abundantly in some of the area lakes and rivers, the advent of “paddy rice” which is grown commercially and harvested mechanically, has made the once regional product a national available commodity. A full schedule of activities for a weekend of fun, including food, entertainment, a bike rodeo, a Wild Rice run, a cornhole tournament, kiddie parade and more. Whether you are young or old, there is always something to see and do at the festival. Most venues are free. For a complete daily schedule and more information, visit http://wildricefestival.com/