We have the largest free fair in the state, hundreds of thousands flock here every August. Use to love it as a kid but much prefer Mabel size festivals these days.
Domestic associate & I were both born & raised here, (met in jr. high) & lived here most our lives. He's a drummer & he's played a lot of the smaller festivals in Southern MN, Northern IA, WI (some farther of course), as well as the bigger stuff & yep, the small town festivals are the best!