We’re approximately a month away from one of the premier Irish festivals in the Midwest: Harriet Island’s annual Minnesota Irish Festival. People from all over the region from all walks of life gather every August to support and celebrate Minnesota’s Irish community and heritage through music, dance, crafts, and authentic fare. Harriet Island is located across the wide Mississippi River from Downtown St. Paul, where you’ll easily spot the State Capital, Cathedral, Science Museum, and Xcel Energy Center. This beautiful, expansive park features sprawling views of the well-lit city, West St. Paul’s bluffs, and time-defying riverboats. And luckily for you, [...]

If you can’t resist the tastes of sizzling bacon and refreshing beer, there is one summer festival that you will not want to miss this year. This July, take part in one of the best beer and bacon events in the Twin Cities at the Bacon and Beer Classic! Stay in one of our incredible Minnesota vacation rentals with Minnestay and make your way to downtown St Paul for a summer festival that will have your mouth watering! WHEN AND WHERE This fun Minnesota event takes place towards the end of July at CHS Field in St Paul Minnesota and [...]

Summer is the time for fun in the sun and all sorts of exciting festivals that take to the streets of the Twin Cities. When you stay in one of our Minnesota vacation rentals, head to one of the best summer festivals Minneapolis has for an unforgettable experience. Stay in one of our conveniently located Minnestay rentals and join us for the annual Minneapolis Aquatennial Fest! WHEN AND WHERE Every year, the third week of July brings with it the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Indulge in four days of exciting festivities and celebrate one of the best summer festivals Minneapolis hosts. You [...]

Minnesota is full of beautiful small towns that are home to an array of unique local finds. One river town is a hidden gem that you will not want to miss on your next Minnesota getaway. When you stay with us at Minnestay, take a day trip to one of the best places to visit in MN — Red Wing! RED WING WEST END DISTRICT Beautiful river views, an artistic community, and a historical setting will welcome you just an hour south of the Twin Cities. Red Wing, Minnesota is located right on Highway 61 on the great Mississippi River [...]

Music has a way of moving people with the simplest sounds coming together into masterpiece songs that have the power to bring out any emotion in listeners. At the end of summer, there is a music festival that comes to Brainerd that you won’t want to miss. Stay with us at Minnestay and get lost in a symphony with the Lake Area Music Festival, a Brainerd music festival consisting of musicians from all over the state coming together to perform in harmony. LAKE AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL EVENTS Throughout the year, talented musicians from all over come together to put together [...]