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festivals CENTERVILLE FETE DES LACS CELEBRATION This 19th annual Fete des Lacs (Festival of Lakes) celebration is scheduled for Aug. 7-9, with a theme of "Medieval Times." A wide array of events and activities are set, including a medallion hunt, parade, softball tournament and live music. Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, Aug. 7, 6-11 p.m.; Aug. 8, 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, go to www.centervillemn.com. HANOVER HANOVER HARVEST FESTIVAL This fifth annual celebration on Saturday will feature a day of activities starting with a 5K run at 8:30 a.m. and a kids' fun run at 10 a.m. Also on the agenda are a parade at 11 a.m., and throughout the day farmers markets, flea markets, craft sales, kids' and sports activities, an antique tractor display, battle of the bands and the first fireworks ever in Hanover at 10 p.m. Plus, the first Miss Hanover contest is set for 3:30 p.m. www.hanoverharvestfestival.com NEW BRIGHTON STOCKYARD DAYS Stockyard Days, New Brighton's annual summer festival, will take place from this Sunday through Aug. 9. The event, now in its 29th year, features a golf tournament, a kiddie parade and grand parade, street dances and fireworks. For times and locations for activities, go to www.stockyarddays.org and click on "events." ST. PAUL Irish Fair of Minnesota Irish music, sheepherding demonstrations, Run with the Celts, sports, food, marketplace and more. 3-11 p.m. Aug. 7; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 8; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 9. Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd. www.irishfair.com. PABA FEST Ethnic dance performances, food and merchandise sales, and live entertainment. Held on Payne Av. between York and Jenks Sts. Noon-6 p.m. (Kids' fun run, 11:30 a.m.) Sept. 12. 651-771-1152. VADNAIS HEIGHTS Heritage Days and Booya Senior picnic, pig roast, live music, car show, medallion hunt (begins Aug. 10), parade, fire truck rides, and entertainment and games. Aug. 12-16. Community Park, 661 E. County Rd. F. 651-204-6000. www.ci.vadnais-heights.mn.us. WHITE BEAR LAKE MARKETFEST Held in downtown White Bear Lake, this event includes fine art, live entertainment, children's activities, farmers market and more. 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. Downtown White Bear Lake, 4701 Hwy 61. www.marketfest.org.