WCCO Saturday Morning Links (Aug. 22)

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Even though it looks like it will be a windy and stormy weekend, some unstoppable fun is underway!

Giant turkey legs are back along with the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! It's grown to be the largest Renaissance fest in the U.S. with an annual attendance of 300,000 people! There are 250 shopping booths, 16 stages for live entertainment, jousting, food and much more. It goes from Saturday through Oct. 4.

Nye's Polonaise Room is closing at the end of the year, so they are holding a two-day farewell tent party this weekend. Saturday afternoon you can see the "World's Most Dangerous Polka Band," as well as other live entertainment performances. There is also an outdoor BBQ, full bar and outdoor patio lounge. The party begins a little after 3 p.m. Saturday. Nye's is located on East Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

The Cultivate Minneapolis Festival is back with celebrity chefs, live bands and tons of food related activities. Neighboring breweries will also be there serving drinks. The free festival is in Loring Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Because our winters are cold and the growing season is short, now is the time to visit a public garden. This week's search for the Best of Minnesota took Natalie Nyhus to a spectacular public garden in West Central Minnesota. She discovered even rain can't take away from the beauty of the WCROC Display Garden in Morris!

And it's your last weekend to take part in the Luxury Remodeling Tour. You can see homes all over the Twin Cities including Minneapolis, St. Paul and Minnetonka. They features gourmet kitchens, master suites and elaborate additions thanks to remodeling budgets of $300,000 or more. The Luxury Remodeling Tour is Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, or you can pick them up at Kowalski's Market or online for $12.