Theme Weekends

Each weekend of the Faire has a different theme!
Click on the theme for more information about special events that weekend!

Italian Carnivale

August 17 & 18
• Longbow Competition
• Bird Show/MN Raptor Center
•Arabian Horses
• Bocce Ball
• Garlic Farmers/Demos
• Spaghetti Eating Contest

Royal Ale Fest

August 24 & 25
•7th Annual Pet Fest
• Homebrew Competition
• FREE Beer Tastings
• Beer Demos
• Tattoo Competition

7th Annual Pet Fest

August 24 & 25
• Bring Your Dog!
• Pet Related Vendors
• Twin Cities Disc Dog demos and lessons
• Pet Costume Contest
• Learn about pet safety, nutrition, products and grooming!

Silk Road: Discover the Riches

August 31, September 1 & 2
• Fairy Festival & Fairy House Competition
• Belly Dance Competition
• Belly Dance Lessons & Performances
• Middle Eastern Music

Highland Fling

September 7 & 8
• World Highland Games
• MN Highland Games
• Scottish Vendors & Food
• Midwest Women's Highland Games
• FREE Beer Tastings
• Kilt Competition

Wine, Chocolate & Romance

September 14 & 15
• Chocolate Festival
• Cupckae Wars
• Free Sutter Home Wine Tastings
• Free Vow Renewals
• Chocolate Pie Eating Contest
• Charity Auction
• Homemade Wine Competition
• Men in Tights Competition
• Best Bloomers
• Grape Stomp

Oktoberfest

September 21 & 22
•Bavarian Village
• Beer Tastings
• German Vendors & Activites
• Pub Parade
• Beer Demos
• Beard Competition

Festival Friday

September 27th
• LARP
• Ladies Shopping Day
• School Day
•Discount Admission & Group Rates
• Educational Classes

Shamrocks & Shenanigans

September 28 & 29
• BBQ Competition & Vendors
• Irish Village & Food
• Irish Dancers & Music
• Cricket Demos & Games
• FREE Beer Tastings
• Kilt Competition

Royal Photo Contest

FAQ

Fairy House Competition

Merchant Coupons

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