Festival

Stretching down Lake Street from Broadway Avenue to Ferndale Road, James J. Hill Days is set for September 10–12 with festivities kicking off Friday evening from 5–10 p.m. and continuing Saturday from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Entry is free, and local food trucks with snacks, meals and beverages will be located throughout the event spaces. Read more about Weekend on the Town

The Minnesota Wakesurf Championship (MNWSC) returns this month after being held virtually last year, and it’s more than just a competition.

“People show up to wakesurf but not to wakesurf all day,” says Andy Weigman, MNWSC organizer. Partnered with the Spirit of the Lakes festival, the MNWSC will be held July 16–17 at Surfside Park in Mound. Read more about Shred for a Cause