July 22nd thru 27th, 2008 Superior
The highlight of the summer is the annual Head of the Lakes Fair, featuring nationally known headliners. At the fair enjoy midway rides, games, 4-H displays, vendors and more for the whole family.Rides and Midway, Senior Bingo & livestock auction Thursday. Entertainment: Friday , Cracker(8PM-grandstand); Saturday The Arise Band(6PM-pavilion) and Andy Griggs(8PM-grandstand). Concerts free with Gate Admission. Tuesday July 22nd: Sneak-a-Peek FREE Gate Admission - rides & midway open 6PM, Superior Speedway Racing(Admission for Races) open at 6PM, races at 7PM. Fairgrounds at 47th Street & Tower Avenue.

July 24th thru 27th, 2008 St. Croix Falls
The Polk County Fair. Thursday: 8PM Horse pull. Friday: 11:30AM Kiddie pedal tractor pull, 7PM 4x4 truck pull, Saturday: 8:30AM Open Game horse show, 9AM ATV pull, 11AM Dairyland Garden Tractor pull, 5:30PM Tractor pull, 6PM Quality meats auction. Sunday: 8:30AM Open Horse show & Apple River Riders drill team, 7PM demolition derby. No admission for grandstand events except demolition derby. Biggest/Tallest/Longest Weed In Polk County Contest! The Fairgrounds is located at 800 Lousiana Avenue, St Croix Falls.

July 25th thru 27th, 2008 Bloomington
Don’t be late for the 2008 Blake's Prairie Junior Fair! Friday: Demo Derby. Saturday: Combine Demo Derby, wristband day, Lawn Tractor and ATV pull, Kid’s Pedal Tractor pull & Wrist Wrestling! Sunday: Tractor pull, Horse, Pony & Cat Judging, Chicken Barbeque, an Ugliest Truck Contest, Parade, an Antique Tractor pull, a Senior Citizen Pie Eating Contest, American Mini Pullers, a Teen dance, and Fireworks at dusk. Always free admission for youths under 12 years of age. the fairgrounds are located on Fairgrounds Road, north of Bloomington.

July 23rd thru 27th, 2008 in Portage
Enjoy a blue ribbon good time and good food at the Columbia County Fair! Amusement rides, large midway, grandstand shows, tractor pulls, fireworks, food and fun for the whole family!! Sheep, goat, horse, swine, dog, poultry and beef judging. Cavies and Rabbit Judging. Moto Cross pull on Thursday. Friday is "Good Neighbor Day"-(1:00-6:00 p.m.- 4 rides for $5.00 with two non-perishable items of food. Food will be donated to local food pantries). A Pork Barbecue, Kiwanis Bingo , Cat Show, Friday 7PM Demolition Derby. Saturday Music by Herman's Hermits(starring Barry Whitwam) at 7PM. Veteran's Memorial Fairgrounds.

August 2nd & 3rd, 2008 New London
Visit a large buck-skinner's rendezvous encampment with hawk & knife toss, other frivolities, and historic demonstrations. Also, western stunt performances, pony rides, kids face painting, a knickknacks & artifacts tent, music, bake sale, food, and refreshments. This year features professional stunt performers from the Whips Garters and Guns western stunt shows. Performances include; train station holdup, shooting demonstration, Bull Whip demonstration, movie effects, and more. 900 Montgomery Street, 10AM-4PM.

August 2nd, 2008 Durand
Benefiting the Bread of Life food pantry, the FREE concert will feature eight prominent regional acts, including Ellen Whyte, Cool Disposition, Left Wing Bourbon, Mojo Lemon, Catya's Trio, and the Love Buzzards. Music will continue afterward at several different venues in town, all hosting live bands.. No cover charge will be taken at any location, but please bring a non-perishable food donation(official sponsorships are available for $25 and up)."Blues on the Chippewa is a chance for a lot of us to do a little something for the community," say organizers, "and we hope to use the event on behalf of other worthy causes in years to come." Memorial Park. 1PM - 9PM.

August 2nd & 3rd, 2008 Arbor Vitae
Saturday afternoon the fun will include live music, food & beverages at the park! Saturday night: a live music concert from 8PM to midnight. Also enjoy fireworks by Bartolotta Fireworks. Sunday: Summerfest Car Show 9AM-1PM, trapshoot at 8AM, fire & military equipment display, kids games noon to 4PM, Northern Championship water fights, squeeze box music, food, beverages, & more will top off the weekend fun! Firemen's Park. In addition to the fun at Firemen's Park on Saturday, just down the road Slo's Pub will be hosting their 1st Annual Milk Jug Regatta!

August 2nd, 2008 Ripon
CookieTown USA comes alive with a fun family festival featuring children's activities, entertainment, food, prizes, the Cookie Blaster Rocket Shop, the cookie Bake & Taste, horse drawn wagon rides and Cookie Drops. Register to win a 60 Second Shopping Spree. Crowning of the Cookie Daze Prince & Princess at the Pavillion(11:30AM), followed by the Cookie Processional. Also a Cookie Hunt for toddlers age 2 and under & HappyNess Clowns Show. Barlow Park, Griswold & Watson Street. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 2:00PM.