Of course the State Fair is going on through Labor Day but here are some other options to look forward to in early September.

CivicFest just opened this morning and is going on through September 4th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  It is a non-partisan celebration of the U.S Presidency, democracy and Minnesota history.  There will be replicas of the White House, the Oval Office, the fuselage of Air Force One, dresses of the First Ladies, historic artifacts,  memorabilia, photos and more.

I envision - “Smithsonian comes to Minneapolis.”

I want to go if only to get the photo opportunity of each of my kids sitting behind the President’s desk in the Oval Office.  Hello potential Christmas card photo 2008! What bill would my little Ben sign into office? If he had only won his argument this morning it would probably be.. 

“Cookies for breakfast for all Americans!” (Sorry bud, but you got vetoed).

Also super excited about:

Target Children’s Book Festival  presented by the Star Tribune. It is coming up on Saturday, September 13 from 10am-5pm. It is always a good time in beautiful Hyland Park in Bloomington.  It’s free, it’s fun and this year the music roster looks like a line up just as pleasing for the parents as the kids. They Might Be Giants and bespectacled Lisa Loeb are just two of the many great acts.  There will also be children’s author book readings, those inflatable bouncy jumpy things, face-painting, a scavenger hunt,  food,  and more!

September is also time for pickin and a grinnin - apple orchards! Throw on a sweatshirt head out to an orchard for some McIntosh and some melt in your mouth cider donuts.  I do so love fall! Here is a link to a list of local orchards -

Enjoy your long weekend everyone! As I type and  look out my window the parking spaces of downtown are quickly becoming vacant. Must be time to stop laboring and enjoy Labor Day weekend!

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