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126 things to do in Midwest
Snake Alley Criterium
Burlington, Iowa, hosts one of the most challenging races on one of the most crooked streets in the world
Wisconsin Cranberry Harvest
Cranberry Country welcomes everyone to visit the harvest celebrations
International Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship
Anyone can take part in this competition, which promises great fun for the whole family
Snow Rollers
These huge white 'doughnuts' surely raise questions. Like, what is a 'snow roller' and where does it come from?
Pictured Rocks Winter Hike
Winter has its special power to create majestic landscapes. And the area of Pictured Rocks in Michigan during winter period turns into a real ice and snow masterpiece
Cicada Mania
A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
Sandhill Crane Migration
Half a million feathered travellers take a break during their spring migration to feed and rest at the Platte River
Total Solar Eclipse
Some spots on Earth wait for the moment of solar totality for hundreds or even thousands of years. To capture a spectacle, you have to be truly lucky
Holland Tulip Time Festival
Fun and flowers! Skim the cream off in Holland during the tulip festival
Dublin Irish Festival
Go experience the Irish attitude at the largest three-day Irish festival in the world
Chicago International Film Festival
The longest-running competitive film festival in the USA
Minnesota State Fair
Witness the largest state fair in the USA by daily attendance
Iowa State Fair
Feel the spirit of the Midwest at one of the oldest and best-known state fairs in the USA
Wisconsin State Fair
Get on a roller coaster and snack on corndogs in the town of West Allis
Indiana State Fair
A major Midwestern entertainment attracting a million people every year
Nebraska State Fair
Visit the fair from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" movie and enjoy Midwestern style entertainment
Missouri State Fair
The annual showcase of agriculture also offers fun for the whole family
Michigan State Fair
See the second oldest state fair in the United States
DuQuoin State Fair
One of the nation's best agricultural events is full of fun experiences
North Dakota State Fair
The largest event in the state draws people with country music, fun rides and competitions
South Dakota State Fair
Experience the charm of the Midwest at this traditional state fair
Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption
A massive religious shrine built by a priest contains thousands of rare stones and minerals and is considered the largest humanmade grotto in the world
Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring)
Michigan’s largest freshwater spring is a geological phenomenon and a great fishing spot
Coney Island’s Nights of Lights
A popular drive-through holiday lights display in Cincinnati, Ohio
Wayne County Lightfest
A Christmas fantasy drive-through not far from Detroit
PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo
Voted #1 Zoo Lights in the country as a favourite Ohio family holiday tradition
Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights
One of the largest drive-through holiday displays in Ohio
East Peoria Festival of Lights
One of the biggest and brightest holiday events in Illinois
Dragon Lights Columbus
A magical annual show held in the Ohio Expo Center
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
One of the oldest and most popular annual festivals in Minnesota
Plymouth Ice Festival
Skilfully carved ice sculptures line the streets of downtown Plymouth
Lake Geneva Winterfest
A place to celebrate art, winter, and have fun with over a dozen themed events in Wisconsin
Zehnder’s Snowfest
One of the top snow sculpting events in North America held in Frankenmuth, MI since 1990
MTU Winter Carnival
One of the largest annual winter festivals in the U.S. takes place on the campus of the Michigan Tech University
Powell Gardens Festival of Lights
A popular holiday attraction in Kansas City area, Missouri
Garden of Lights at Green Bay Botanical Garden
A magical Christmas-themed garden keeps spirits up during the holidays in east Wisconsin
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
This festive seasonal illumination brightens the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights
Northeast Indiana’s best winter holiday event
The Abominable Snow Race
Premier winter obstacle course race in Wisconsin held in Lake Geneva
Stillwater Lumberjack Days
Celebration of the people, history and heritage of Minnesota
University of Okoboji Winter Games
Winter festival with lots of fun games, fireworks, and a polar plunge in Okoboji, Iowa
Electric Forest
Join in the forest family and feel the vibes and energy of this exuberant music festival in Rothbury, Michigan
Pictured Rocks Kayaking
Paddle along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on the waters of Lake Superior in Michigan
Country Concert
One of the best summer country events in Ohio and all of the Midwest
Morton Pumpkin Festival
The "Pumpkin capital of the world" celebrates the harvest season
U.P. Fall Beer Festival in Marquette, MI
A large event for beer enthusiasts in Michigan
Apple Festival of Kendallville
Go back in time to the 1800s and try delicious treats made of apples
Beaverdale Fall Festival
One of the most popular community festivals in Des Moines, Iowa
AppleJack Festival
Celebrate the kickoff of the apple harvest season in Nebraska
Barberton Mum Festival
Celebrate fall watching millions of blooms at a scenic park
Historic Irvington Halloween Festival
The oldest and one of the largest Halloween festivals in the United States
Boats and Bluegrass Festival
An outdoor festival on the banks of the Mississippi
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
Giant pumpkins highlight the fall harvest celebration
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Find yourself in a 16th-century English village
Ohio Bike Week
The largest motorcycle rally of the Midwest and rock concerts roll out in Sandusky on the shores of Lake Erie
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Go back in time to the 16th century and meet King Henry VIII and his royal court
Kansas City FilmFest International
The oldest and largest festivals in the Kansas City metro area
Western Farm Show
The best event for dairy farmers and cattle ranchers in Kansas City
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
Sternwheeler races and other fun activities to watch
KC Beer Fest
A popular craft beer festival at The Kansas City Power & Light District
Pirate Family Daze
A family-friendly event with a nautical and pirate theme in Port Washington
Annunciation Greek Festival
Lots of delicious food and excellent music in Kansas City, Missouri
Twins Days Festival
The world's biggest gathering of twins in the city founded by twins—Twinsburg
Dublin, Ohio, 4th of July Fireworks, Parades & Shows
The suburb of Columbus is famous for its Independence Day celebration with an Irish twist
Summerfest
The giant music festival in Milwaukee on the shore of Lake Michigan
Japanese Festival
One of the largest and oldest Japanese festivals in the United States
Columbus Pride Festival and Parade
One of the largest pride festivals in the Midwest
Woodward Dream Cruise
The largest one-day classic car event in the world, drawing over 1-million people and 40,000 classic cars each year
Arlington Million
A perfect opportunity to enjoy live racing, entertainment, and fancy group outings
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
America's largest festival combining air show and hot air balloons
Kings Island WinterFest
One of the best Christmas festivals in the Cincinnati area
Allstate Hot Chocolate Run
The sweetest run in the world takes over the United States from coast to coast
St.Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard Mardi Gras)
The second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
The second oldest hot-air balloon race in the United States
Marshall County Blueberry Festival
One of the largest annual celebrations in Plymouth, Indiana
World Cow Chip Throwing Contest
Find similarities between ultimate frisbee and cow dung tossing
National Balloon Classic
The premier ballooning festival in Iowa held since the 1970s
Saint Louis 4th of July Fireworks, Parade & Concert
The largest America's birthday party of the Midwest
Ice Shards on the Great Lakes
The ice cover gets shattered to knife-sharp pieces as spring takes over winter
Fall Colors in Iowa
Warm days and cool nights, very few insects, and the vibrant autumn colors make the fall season one of the best times in Iowa
Christmas Lights
Get dazzled by millions of magical lights in Branson
Kansas City Christmas Lights
Downtown KC looks the best during the holiday season
New Year's Eve in Kansas City
Countdown bashes, gourmet food, and live music to mark the most festive night of the year
Chinese New Year in Columbus
Colorful annual festivities at Ohio State University and around Columbus
Baltimore Oriole
Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
Fall Foliage
For four to six weeks every year, Branson becomes the epicenter of Ozark's fall foliage observation
Halloween in St. Louis: Events, Fests & Haunted Houses
Explore all the haunted places in historic St. Louis
Happy Harry's Ribfest
A 4-day grand-scale festival of food, music, and entertainment in Fargo, North Dakota
Missouri Fall Colors
Show Me State showcases amber, golden, and bronze shades in the fall
Central Missouri Renaissance Festival
Get a glimpse of what people lived like in the medieval times
Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
Revel in pumpkins at the annual celebration hosted by a small village in Missouri
Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival
Indulge in the freshly made delectable spread and live entertainment
Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival
A chance to step back in time, immerse in history and create lasting memories
North Dakota Renaissance Faire
Plenty of entertainment, historic musical acts, and medieval games of skill and strength
St Louis Memorial Day Weekend Events
A gathering with family and friends to honor fallen heroes
Kansas City Memorial Day Weekend Parade, Events, Fireworks
Celebration at the Station and other signature KC gatherings
Uptown Art Fair
A vibrant celebration of Minneapolis' unconventional art scene in the bustling district of Uptown
Krampus in Milwaukee
Join thrilling Christmas revelry in the Brew City, where fear meets fun
Krampus in Columbus
Experience the thrill and cheer of German folklore in the heart of the American Midwest