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Raspberry Festival
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival has become a Twin Cities institution, held in the middle of July. The raspberry fields are long gone, but the town has cause to celebrate anyway. The family-friendly, community-driven events last 10 days in the middle of July.
When: Jul 12 Also: Jul 13, Jul 14 & Jul 15
Where: Hopkins
Cost: Most events are FREE of charge
Website: raspberrycapital.com

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