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• Next weekend
  Parade with drum majors and British soldiers.
• Watch out for wild parsnip
  This flowering weed may look pretty, but it bites.
• Step out on National Trails Day
  The time is ripe to hike or bike.
• Free weekend in Wisconsin
  It's a great time to try a new park, trail, fishing hole or historic site.
• Free weekend in Minnesota
  It's a great time to visit parks and try fishing spots.
• Free weekends in Wisconsin and Minnesota
  Grab the chance to visit parks, trails, historic sites and fishing spots.
• Dining in Minnesota lakes country
  In summer, vacation's too short for a bad meal.
• For football fans, a preview
  Watching is free and festive at team training camps.
• In Pipestone, an era ends
  After 60 years, town says goodbye to 'Song of Hiawatha' pageant.
• Stampede to the North Shore
  If you're planning to join the annual fall pilgrimage, nail down lodgings now.
• The buzz on bugs
  Summer is here, and so are the pests.
• Snorkeling the Namekagon
  Face down in the swift, clear Wisconsin river, you'll see why it's a national treasure.
• Where to find mosquito-free camping
  Breathe a sigh of relief in southeast Minnesota.
• On the road in Wisconsin
  Happy discoveries: art pottery, burgers, bike trails and lighthouses.
• Try a new bike trail
  In Minnesota, fresh stretches of trail invite bicycle tourists.
• Fourth of July weekend
  There's a celebration everywhere.

This weekend

See drum majors and British soldiers march.

Fort Michilimackinac Pageant in Mackinaw City, Mich. This free pageant at Colonial Michilimackinac (pictured) features a cast of more than 400 reenactors plus 18th-century fashion shows, voyageur contests, kids' games and a 1 p.m. Saturday parade. May 25–27.

North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City, Iowa. There's a carnival, craft show and car cruise, but don't miss the 10 a.m. Saturday band parade in the town made famous by "The Music Man.'' May 23–27.

World's Largest Brat Fest in Madison, Wis. There's music on four stages, the world's largest touring grill, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile,  carnival rides and Sunday fireworks. Admission is free. May 24–27.

For more festivals, see our Events Calendar.

Last updated on May 19, 2013