Mississippi summer fun in Minnesota
10 Jul 2017
Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer lazed around the mighty Mississippi on long summer days. People are still doing so. Check out all the fun that locals in Red Wing, Minnesota have at the annual River City Days.
It’s 3 days jam-packed with a full line-up of events, with something for everyone in the family. All ages love the antique boat show, kite flying and the Taste of Red Wing. Runners and walkers work off the food in the River City Ramble 5k. There is disc golf, a hockey shoot and even human foosball.
People come from miles away for the arts and crafts fair. The parade attracts anyone who loves small town spectacle.
For a full list of events, see the website.
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