EAGAN COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Dakota County Fair – Held annually in early Au- EVENTS , from 9
gust , Dakota County Fairgrounds , 4008 220th St . W ., Farmington . Tickets will be available starting in July at the Dakota County Fair box office in Ahlberg Hall . The fair includes a midway with carnival rides , food , exhibits , music , grandstand events , and more . More information is at 651-463-8818 , www . dakotacountyfair . org .
Food Truck Festival – Held annually in mid-August , Eagan Central Park , 1501 Central Parkway , Eagan . Features food truck fare , local craft beers and entertainment . More information is at cityofeagan . com / foodtruck .
Hot Art ! Community Iron Pour by Igneous Metal Arts – Held annually in mid-August , Caponi Art Park and Learning Center , 1220 Diffley Road , Eagan . More at www . caponiartpark . org .
Area events
Southern Cruzers Summer Spectacular Car Show – 9 a . m . to 2 p . m . Sunday , Aug . 25 , 2024 , Buck Hill , 15400 Buck Hill Road , Burnsville . Portion of proceeds donated to charity . More information is at www . thesummerspectacular . com .
Photo contributed by Mick Richards
Food trucks abound at festivals
Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster – Sept . 5-7 , 2024 . Features city block party , classic car show , craft beer tasting , entertainment , fireworks , carnival rides , children ’ s activities , emergency personnel demonstrations , food and beverages from local restaurants , and parades . More is at burnsvillefestival . org .
Farmington Dew Days – Typically held in mid-June . The city ’ s annual summer celebration has included music , food , activities and entertainment . More information is at farmingtondewdays . com . Those who are interested in volunteering can email info @ farmingtondewdays . com .
Apple Valley Freedom Days – Held on July 4 and days proceeding . The event in the past has included a parade , classic car show , fun run , children ’ s activities and fireworks . More is at avfreedomdays . com .
Lakeville ’ s Pan-O-Prog – Held on July 4 ( fireworks ) July 6-14 , 2024 . Events and activities include a classic car cruise , grand parade , lots of food and music and fireworks on the Fourth of July . More information can be found at www . panoprog . org .
Rosemount Leprechaun Days – Typically held the last week of July . The city ’ s largest annual festival includes dozens of events with a parade , carnival , live music , fireworks , and food mostly centered around Central Park . More information is at leprechaundays . org .
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