It’s the final stretch of summer but the fun shows no signs of stopping in Greater St. Cloud! August is full of fairs, festivals, and unique events! Check out the highlights below and make sure to CLICK HERE to access the full events calendar!
Benton County Fair
July 30 – August 4
It’s time for the 2024 Benton County Fair! So much fun packed into 6 days, click here for the full schedule!
Alise Willoughby Watch Party
August 1 & 2
Royal Zoo Party!
August 1
You are cordially invited to a royal party at Hemker Park & Zoo on Thursday August 1st, 2024 from 5-7 pm as part of your regular paid admission! We are encouraging everyone to dress as kings, queens, princes, princesses or superheroes. Come meet the snow princess Anna and Elsa, Miss Melrose Royalty, superheroes and more. Bounce house, animal encounters and more hosted by the Guardians of Conservation. (This is all included with regular paid admission)
Jewel & Melissa Etheridge Live at The Ledge
August 1
The Ledge Amphitheater welcome’s Jewel and Melissa Etheridge on August 1st. Doors open at 5:30p and the show starts at 7p.
St. Cloud Somali Cultural Festival 2024
August 3
Enjoy Somali traditions, delicious cuisine, music and dance, beautiful art, and family fun on August 3rd from 5p – 9p downtown St. Cloud.
Butterfly Release
August 4
This memorial fundraiser is a remarkable event to attend. Proceeds support Quiet Oaks resident care. We gather in the beautiful Munsinger Gardens at 2:00, release hundreds of monarch butterflies together at 2:30 and then enjoy their presence while we listen to live music from Monday Night Jazz.
Minnesota Senior Games!
August 15 – 18
The Games, a 15 plus sport, annual competition for men and women 50 and over, is a statewide competition but also brings in athletes from all over the country. Visit Greater St. Cloud is proud to to be hosting the 2024 Minnesota Senior Games August 15-18, 2024! Events are open to the public, click here for a full schedule.
Clearwater PRCA Rodeo 2024
August 15 – 17
The Clearwater Rodeo is a summer staple! Events to watch will include Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway Roping, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. There will be 3 PRCA Rodeo Performances: 7pm on Thursday August 15th, 2024, KIDS NIGHT.
7pm on Friday August 16th, 2024, Drop Tailgate will take the stage after the rodeo.
6pm on Saturday August 17th, 2024, Mason Dixon Line will take the stage after the rodeo.
Pantowner’s Car Show- 49th Annual
August 18
Common Roots Festival
August 21 – 24
Common Roots Music Festival is back to support and celebrate local businesses, artists, performers, and musicians. Join in for live, original music in Central Minnesota, an art fair and more! Happening August 21 – 24 downtown St. Cloud.
St. Cloud Art Crawl
August 23
Celebrate and experience the work of talented Central Minnesota artists while enjoying the warmth and charm of locally-owned shops, businesses and eateries in Historic Downtown St. Cloud from 4p – 8p on August 23rd.
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