After a winter that didn’t want to end, festival season marks the beginning of summer in southern Minnesota. Here’s a brief list of some of the festivals and fairs planned.

May 15-18

Syttende Mai — Shifters Reception Hall, Hanska. Traditional Scandinavian festival includes a talent show, parade, free entertainment, crafts, a flee market and an antique show.

May 16-18

Arlington Polka Festival — Community Center, Arlington. Events include music, polka service, and food. PolkaFest2008.pdf

May 30-June 1

Dam Days — Morristown. Events include a car show, live music, a street dance, parade, carnival, canoe relay race and soap box car races. Morristown website

June 12-15

Hay Daze — Janesville. Events include a fun run, a softball tournament, live music, car show, bingo and a parade. Website

June 12-15

Town & Country Days — Mapleton. Events include a carnival, silent auction, demo derby, fireman’s dance, fireworks, tractor show, street dance, parade, flower show. website

June 13-14

Town & Country Days — Community Center and Main Street, Arlington. Events include Miss Arlington pageant, road race, children’s programs, tractor show, parade, street dance, kickball tournament, car show and beer garden. website

June 13-17

Pow Wow Festival — Mountain Lake. Events include a grand parade, road race, basketball tournament, Miss Mt. Lake pageant and antique car show.website