Festivals & Events Calendar

August 2006

Saint Louis County Fair (Aug 2nd – 6th, 2006)

Largest County Fair in Northern Minnesota!
General Information
GATE HOURS: The gates will be opened to visitors: Wednesday 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. – Midnight; Saturday 11 a.m. – midnight; Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

GATE PRICES:
13 and over – $5;
6-12 – $2
5 and under – FREE

OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS: All persons wishing to remain on the grounds overnight, must make prior arrangements with the fair offices

 
Location: St. Louis County Fairgrounds, Chisholm

Price: Gate admission: 5 & under = FREE; 6-12 = $2; 13 + = $5

Contact: email: stlofair@uslink.net

Website: http://www.stlofair.org

Merritt Days (Aug 11th, 2006 – 1976-09-12 11:54:00)

City Celebration, car show, music, softball, beanbag tournament, queen coronation, bingo and concessions.

Call Jason Gellersted with the City of Mt. Iron for more information at 218-741-8350 or 218-780-0536.
 
Location: Mountain Iron

Contact: Jason Gellersted, 218-741-8350 or 218-780-0536

Website: http://www.mtniron.com

Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Bike Tour (Aug 12th, 2006 – 1976-09-12 00:00:00)

 

Enjoy this quality recreational ride of 8 to 57 miles, designed for individuals and families. Tour the scenic Mesabi Trail in NE Minnesota. Music, t-shirts, transportation, and ethnic food included.

Contact: 877-637-2241

Website: http://www.mesabitrail.com

Iron Range Off-Road Driving School (Aug 19th – 20th, 2006)

Iron Range Offroad, Minnesota’s only offroad driving school, is excited to announce it’s 2006 calendar. The classroom setting is the spectacular Iron Range OHV park, 3 hours north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The classes are geared toward entry level Jeepers, stressing safety and environmental responsibility. Trail riding is broken up with class modules that cover trip preparation, vehicle maintenance and repair, driving skills for different terrain, extraction techniques, vehicle upgrades, and much more. To sign up for a trip or request additional information, log onto: www.ironrangeoffroad.com.
 
Location: Iron Range OHV Park

Website: http://www.ironrangeoffroad.com

Embarrass Regional Fair (Aug 25th – 26th, 2006)

 
Location: Embarrass Timber Hall

Contact: 218-984-2155

Website: http://www.embarrass.org