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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
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
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
Kansas City FilmFest International
The oldest and largest festivals in the Kansas City metro area
Kansas City Air Show
World-class aerobatic performances in the heart of America
Western Farm Show
The best event for dairy farmers and cattle ranchers in Kansas City
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
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
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
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
America's largest festival combining air show and hot air balloons
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
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