Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
Sept. 13-15, 2012
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $9; $25 early bird ticket Thursday (enter the event two hours early for primo shopping)
The twice-a-year Bonanza provides a gathering spot for purveyors and shoppers of vintage finds, beautiful antiques, one-of-a-kind and artisan-repurposed pieces. The three-day, indoor events each offer best-of shopping experiences and a day of hourly cash coupon giveaways, drawings and special appearances. Next up: The September show with more than 140 juried "junk" vendors, last year attended by more than 10,000.
1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
Saturdays, Sept 15 through October 28
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Cost: $13
It may seem counterintuitive, but sometimes getting lost in a field of corn can actually be pretty fun. That's the theory behind Sever's Corn Maze, the oldest of its kind in the Midwest. Husband-and-wife team Sever and Sharon Peterson created their first maze in 1997 after taking some inspiration from European garden mazes commonly found on castle grounds. This year's theme is agriculture, and there will be fun facts posted at various points inside the maze. There will be plenty to do once you make it out as well, as the festival also hosts live music, barn animals, a pumpkin patch, pig races, a straw bale maze for kids, and the corn pit, where folks can sink themselves into a pool filled with 10,000 bushels of corn. by Jessica Armbruster, City Pages
Parade Field
400 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Sunday Sept 16, 2012
7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Cost: $40
At this ride benefiting Minneapolis's park system, bike enthusiasts will be able to take in scenic views without the worry of motorized traffic. The event, which is open to all ages and skill levels, features 14- and 36-mile routes to be enjoyed at a comfortable pace, be that slow and steady or as speedy as possible. The longer course spans the entire Grand Rounds Byway System while the shorter course will take riders around Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet. Participants will want to relax and mingle into the early afternoon, as the after-party includes a live concert by the Sweet Colleens and M.O.R.T., a free New Belgium beer, local food, vendor booths, and other activities. by Jessica Armbruster, City Pages
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