■ The Wright County Fair will be held Wednesday, July 18 through Sunday, July 22, at the fairgrounds in Howard Lake. For a complete event schedule, visit www.wrightcountyfair.com.
■ VFW Post 7664 and Ladies Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the VFW Club, 66 Maple Ave. S., Maple Lake.
■ The homebuyer’s workshop Home Stretch will be offered on Thursday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Otsego Prairie Center, 8899 Nashua Ave., Otsego.To register, call Wright County Community Action, 963-6500, ext 238. There is a fee.
■ The Annandale Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Thursday, July 19, in the lower level at Southbrook Golf Club, 511 Morrison Ave. S., Annandale. All are welcome.
■ The Young at Heart lunch will be held at noon Thursday, July 19, at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater, with a suggested donation. Program will be Sweet Country Tunes by Terry Nelson. Reservations encouraged; call 320-558-6851.
■ American Legion Auxiliary Post 131 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Maple Lake Legion Club, 220 1st St. W. New members are welcome.
■ Minnesota Pioneer Park’s fifth annual Pickin’ in the Big Woods Bluegrass Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21. The "Inside Bluegrass" radio show is hosting.
■ The Annandale Farmers Market will be held Saturday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to noon at Annandale City Square.
■ The Annandale Public Library will host Outdoor Story Time on Saturday, July 21, at 10 a.m. on the library’s west lawn. For ages 3 to 8.
■ The Petals and Palate Garden Tour and Luncheon will be held Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will conclude at Fair Haven Farm with a catered lunch. Advance tickets are available in Annandale at Miller’s Jewelry, In Hot Water Coffee, All Things Good, and in Maple Lake at Irish Blessings. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at In Hot Water.
■ Lake Maria State Park will host a free dragonfly program on Saturday, July 21, at 1 p.m. Minnesota master naturalist Arne Myrabo will give a one-hour presentation at the trail center, followed by a dragonfly hunt by the lake.
■ Lake Maria State Park will host an I Can Paddle program on Sunday, July 22, wiht a canoe program at 10 a.m. to noon, and a kayak program from 1 to 3 p.m. Register in advance by calling 763-878-2325.
■ The Dassel History Center will host a Summer Music Jam on Monday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your voice, guitar, fiddle or any other instrument to join the fund. Bring chord sheets, if available.
■ The Annandale Public Library will host Sunshine Story Time on Tuesday, July 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. Experience stories, songs and a fun craft. Pre-registration is required. For ages 3-8. Call 274-8448.
■ The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will perform in Annandale on Thursday, July 26, at the Annandale High School parking lot. Shows will be at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus is sponsored by the Annandale Lions Club. See the story in this issue and the ad on page 1B.
■ The fourth concert of the Summer Concert Series will be held Friday, July 27, starting at 7 p.m. in the Annandale Municipal Park. This free concert will feature folk music by the Riddle Brothers. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the pavilion. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
■ The Annandale Farmers Market will be held Saturday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to noon at Annandale City Square.
■ The Annandale Public Library will host Outdoor Story Time on Saturday, July 28, at 10 a.m. on the library’s west lawn.
■ The 22nd annual Mooseburger Clown Show will be held Saturday, July 28, at the Buffalo Civic Center. Free face painting at pre-show at 6 p.m., and the performance starts at 6:30.
■ The Kingery Family will be at Zion United Methodist Church in South Haven for an outdoor concert on Sunday, July 29, at 1 p.m. There will be a picnic-style lunch at noon before the concert. Bring your own chair or blanket.
■ The Annandale Public Library will host Christopher Cline and Juji on Tuesday, July 31, from 10 to 11 a.m. Chris is a photographer from Buffalo and Juji is a 10 foot wonder dog. For all ages, no participation limit.
To list your community event in our calendar, submit it by Friday by fax to 274-2301 or to news@annandaleadvocate.com.