With Labor Day come and gone you probably thought you were done eating cotton candy and walking around looking at exhibits. Not so. This weekend holds several opportunities for you to enjoy some mini donuts.
Wayzata
Sept 7, 8m & 9
Cost: Free
James J. Hill, one of the more colorful and controversial characters in Lake Minnetonka's history, brought his great Northern Railroad to the small village of Wayzata in 1857. Soon, Wayzata blossomed into a great tourist destination.
Every year, in September, Wayzata celebrates the turning point in her history with a series of events including; an arts & crafts fair, dachshund races, a coaster cart derby, children's activities, lots of food, a parade and much, much more! And don't forget the hunt for the golden spike!
*Steamboat Minnehaha Departure Times:
10:40am, 11:40am, 12:40pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm
Check them out on Facebook.
Apple Day
Downtown Excelsior
Sat. Sept 8
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Apple Day is a one-day street festival in Excelsior, MN. in its 28th year. Apple Day is a family-friendly festival that features about 120 pre-approved crafters, antiquers, collectors and miscellaneous in tents and stalls on the streets of Downtown Excelsior. The stars of Apple Day are actually the varieties apples that are grown in orchards around the Twin Cities region. Pumpkins, gourds, fall vegetables and other produce are also featured. The x-factor is how the spring and summer crops were affected by weather.
Antiques, collectibles, crafts, vintage items, fresh farm autumn produce, food, entertainment. Red Wagon and Doll Buggy Parade at Noon.
Steamboat Days
Downtown Carver
Sept. 7, 8, & 9
Cost: Free
If you're looking for a small town event that packs a whallop, then head to Steamboat Days in Carver. Steamboat days boasts 3 days of city-wide garage sales, a medallion hunt, 5K run/walk, kids games and activities, Carver Fire & Rescue water fights, a burnout contest, princess crownings, food vendors, beer tent, nightly music at the street dance, and an impressive fireworks display on Saturday night. It is all topped off by the biggest 4 block parade you'll ever attend! Don't miss it!
Check them out on Facebook.
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