Summer is packed with fun in the Carver County and Eden Prairie, MN area! Check out our 2026 guide to local city celebrations, festivals, fairs, and featured events. Many community celebrations are FREE, while some fairs and attractions may require tickets or admission fees.
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2026 FEATURED SUMMER EVENTS
June 12 & 13 - Lone Oak Rodeo - Mayer
June 28 - Groovin' on the Green - Waconia
July 10 & 11 - RiverSong Music Festival - Hutchinson
July 11 - Minnewashta Mud Run - Chanhassen
August 7 & 8 - Lone Oak Rodeo - Mayer
August 14-16 - Camping with the Stars at Baylor Park - NYA
August 22 - Oct. 4 - MN Renaissance Festival - Shakopee
2026 CITY CELEBRATIONS
May 29 - May 31 - Schooner Days - Eden Prairie
June 25-28 - Glencoe Days
July 2-4 - 4th of July Celebration - Chanhassen
July 3-4 - 4th of July Hometown Celebration - Eden Prairie
July 10-11 - Fire and Ice Celebration - Chaska
July 11 - Rising Community Festival - Mayer
July 23-26 - Glad Days - Cologne
July 24-25 - Rails to Trails - Watertown
July 24-26 - River City Days - Chaska
August 27-30 - Stiftungsfest - Norwood Young America
September 11-13 - Steamboat Days - Carver
September 19 - Nickle Dickle Day - Waconia
September 12 - Zummerfest - Hamburg
2026 FAIRS
July 22 - July 26 - Wright County Fair - Howard Lake
July 22 - July 26 - Scott County Fair - Jordan
July 29 - August 2 - Sibley County Fair - Arlington
August 12 - August 16 - Carver County Fair - Waconia
August 20 - August 23 - McLeod County Fair - Hutchinson
August 27 - September 7 - Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul
Events may change without notice, will update as information is available. Event not listed? You can submit here or send an email.
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