Minnesota Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Minnesota Fairs, Festivals, Craft & Art Shows
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Minnesota Festivals, Art Shows in Minnesota, Music Festivals, Craft Fairs


Events in Minnesota in the next 3 months

 
Spring Artisan Market
April 24 - 25, 2026

Spring Artisan Market

Erickson Farmstead Wedding and Event Venue, Isanti, MN

Status: Updated 3/30/2026

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Old-time, Rock, Roots and Swing, and there will be other activities like kid's area, animals/petting zoo, yard games.
A Craft Show organized by Erickson Farmstead.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $3 - $5. This event will also include: kid's area, animals/petting zoo, yard games.
Hoppin Into Spring Vendor Show
April 25, 2026

Hoppin Into Spring Vendor Show

Big Lake Middle School, Big Lake, MN

Status: Updated 3/29/2026

There will be Roving Performers with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like face painting, yard games, raffle drawings, music, shopping, food trucks.
A Vendor Event organized by JB's Country Creations.
This Minnesota Vendor Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-4pm. This event will also include: face painting, yard games, raffle drawings, music, shopping, food trucks.
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival
April 26 - May 3, 2026

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival

Various Locations, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 3/19/2026

There will be 20 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Bluegrass, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Experimental, Folk, Funk, Rap/Hip-hop, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Rock, Roots and Top Forty/Pop.
A Music Festival organized by Duluth Homegrown Music Festival.
This Minnesota Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $40.
Riverwalk Market Fair - May
May 16 - 30, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - May

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

There will be 2 stages with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Dance Troupe, Face Painting, Folk, Funk, Henna, Jazz, Latin, Magician, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Salsa, Spoken Word, Swing, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like kids' activities, demonstrations.
A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival
June 6, 2026

Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival

Saint Anthony Park Branch Library, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 2/15/2026

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Rock and Variety, and there will be other activities like art activities for children and adults.
A Craft Show organized by Saint Anthony Park Library Association.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include art activities for children and adults.
Edina Art Fair
June 5 - 7, 2026

Edina Art Fair

50th & France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Jazz, Ragtime, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Salsa and Swing, and there will be other activities like kids creative zone.
An Art Show organized by 50th & France Business Association.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include kids creative zone.
Grand Old Day
June 7, 2026

Grand Old Day

Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 11/17/2025

There will be 6 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Folk, Funk, Jazz, Rock, Roots and Top Forty/Pop, and there will be other activities like parade, family area, art fair, sporting activities.
A Festival organized by Grand Avenue Business Association.
This Minnesota Festival will have corp./information and fine art exhibitors, and 80 food booths. There will be 6 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, family area, art fair, sporting activities.
Art in the Park
June 20, 2026

Art in the Park

Sylvan Park, Lanesboro, MN

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like family art activities and playground.
A Craft Show organized by Lanesboro Arts.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include family art activities and playground.
Food Truck Extravaganza
June 20, 2026

Food Truck Extravaganza

Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 9/9/2025

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Clown, Country, Face Painting, Henna, Magician, R & B/Soul and Rock, and there will be other activities like kids' activities, military activities, pizza eating contest.
A Festival organized by Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: kids' activities, military activities, pizza eating contest.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
June 20 - 21, 2026

Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Minneapolis Riverfront, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 1/18/2026

There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Gospel, Rap/Hip-hop, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Rock, Roots, Salsa, Swing and Variety, and there will be other activities like car show, youth activities.
A Music Festival organized by Mithun Enterprise.
This Minnesota Music Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: car show, youth activities.
Land of the Loon Arts and Crafts Festival
June 20 - 21, 2026

Land of the Loon Arts and Crafts Festival

Olcott Park, Virginia, MN

Status: Updated 3/30/2026

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, kids area.
A Craft Show organized by Land of the Loon Area Ethnic Arts & Crafts Festival.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, kids area.
Riverwalk Market Fair - June
June 6 - 27, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - June

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Classical/Symphony, Country, Dance Troupe, Ethnic, Face Painting, Folk, Funk, Henna, Jazz, Latin, Magician, Old-time, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Salsa, Spoken Word, Swing, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like kids' activities, demonstrations.
A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-1pm; Sun-Fri closed. This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Midsommardagen
June 27, 2026

Midsommardagen

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, Scandia, MN

Status: Updated 9/23/2025

There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Folk and World, and there will be other activities like children's games, maypole dances, woodcarving demonstrations, hands-on arts and crafts.
An Ethnic Festival organized by GammelgåRden Museum of Scandia.
This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: children's games, maypole dances, woodcarving demonstrations, hands-on arts and crafts.
Turtle Town Art Fair
June 27, 2026

Turtle Town Art Fair

Salem Lutheran Church, Longville, MN

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, and there will be other activities like demonstrations, playground for kids.
A Craft Show organized by Longville Area Women of Today.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3-8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include: demonstrations, playground for kids.
Park Point Art Fair
June 27 - 28, 2026

Park Point Art Fair

Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 2/4/2026

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like art making activities.
An Art Show organized by Park Point Community Club.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include art making activities.
Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace
June 27 - 28, 2026

Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace

Afton Town Square Park, Afton, MN

Status: Updated 9/9/2025

There will be 2 stages with Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Americana, Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Clown, Comedy, Country, Experimental, Face Painting, Folk, Henna, Jam, Jazz, Magician, New Age, Old-time, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Swing, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band, Variety and World, and there will be other activities like demos, strawberry shortcake eating contest, petting zoo, bounce houses.
A Festival organized by Afton Area Business Association.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: demos, strawberry shortcake eating contest, petting zoo, bounce houses.
Wayzata Art Experience
June 27 - 28, 2026

Wayzata Art Experience

Lake Street, Wayzata, MN

Status: Updated 3/26/2026

There will be Roving Performers with International and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Experimental, Jazz, Swing and Variety, and there will be other activities like artist demonstations, children's activites and strolling musicians.
An Art Show organized by Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 7 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: artist demonstations, children's activites and strolling musicians.
Art at Saint Kate's
July 11, 2026

Art at Saint Kate's

St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

There will be Roving Performers with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety and World.
A Craft Show organized by Artists' Circle.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
Two Harbors Heritage Days
July 9 - 12, 2026

Two Harbors Heritage Days

Downtown Two Harbors Depot Area, Two Harbors, MN

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Bluegrass, Children's, Classical/Symphony, Comedy, Country, Face Painting, Henna, Jazz, Magician, Old-time, Rock, Rockabilly, Top Forty/Pop and Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, kid's events, games, kids parade, lutefisk toss, helicopter rides, pancake breakfa.
A Festival organized by Heritage Days.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-8:30pm; Fri 10am-11pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-2pm. This event will also include: parade, kid's events, games, kids parade, lutefisk toss, helicopter rides, pancake breakfa.
ArtStock Art, Wine, and Music Festival
July 11 - 12, 2026

ArtStock Art, Wine, and Music Festival

Parley Lake Winery, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Bluegrass, Country, Experimental, Folk, Jazz and Rock, and there will be other activities like wine tastings, community art project.
A Music Festival organized by Arts Consortium of Carver County.
This Minnesota Music Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: wine tastings, community art project.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
July 18, 2026

Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN

Status: Updated 2/14/2026

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's.
A Festival organized by Hopkins Raspberry Festival.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
July 18, 2026

Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/25/2026

There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's, Ethnic and Folk, and there will be other activities like traditional scottish cultural activities: highland dance, harp, bagpipes, athletics.
An Ethnic Festival organized by Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games, Inc..
This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-8:30pm. Admission tickets are $20. This event will also include: traditional scottish cultural activities: highland dance, harp, bagpipes, athletics.
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
July 18, 2026

Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 3/16/2026

There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Beach, DJ/Dance/Techno, Ethnic, Henna, Latin, Reggae, Roots and World, and there will be other activities like dj sound of fujun, kid's activities.
A Reggae Festival organized by Bayfront Reggae/ World Music Festival, LLC.
This Minnesota Reggae Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $85. This event will also include: dj sound of fujun, kid's activities.
Maple Grove Days
July 15 - 19, 2026

Maple Grove Days

Maple Grove Central Park, Maple Grove, MN

Status: Updated 1/18/2026

There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
A Festival organized by Maple Grove Community Organization.
This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri 8am-10pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-8pm.
Arbor Lakes Art Fair
July 18 - 19, 2026

Arbor Lakes Art Fair

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's, Face Painting and Variety, and there will be other activities like free children's art activities.
An Art Show organized by Maple Grove Arts Center.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include free children's art activities.
Riverwalk Market Fair - July
July 4 - 25, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - July

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

There will be 2 stages with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Face Painting, Folk, Funk, Henna, Jazz, Latin, Magician, Reggae, Rockabilly, Roots, Salsa, Spoken Word, Swing, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like kids' activities, demonstrations.
A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Riverboat Days Festival
July 23 - 25, 2026

Riverboat Days Festival

Heritage Park, Wabasha, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Old-time, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Swing and Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, children's activities, live entertainment, vendor market, car show & more.
A Festival organized by Wabasha Kellogg Chamber of Commerce &Cvb.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 9am-12 midnight. This event will also include: parade, children's activities, live entertainment, vendor market, car show & more.
Scott County Fair
July 22 - 26, 2026

Scott County Fair

Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan, MN

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Clown, Comedy, Country, Dance Troupe, DJ/Dance/Techno, Ethnic, Face Painting, Folk, Funk, Gospel, Henna, Jam, Jazz, Magician, New Age, Old-time, Ragtime, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Salsa, Swing, Top Forty/Pop and Variety, and there will be other activities like draft horse shows, wed. night of destruction, tractor pulls, demo derby, kid's day thurs.
A State Fair organized by Scott County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 32 +/- food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 12pm-12 midnight; Thu-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-7pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $20. This event will also include: draft horse shows, wed. night of destruction, tractor pulls, demo derby, kid's day thurs.
Marshall County Fair
July 22 - 26, 2026

Marshall County Fair

Marshall County Fairgrounds, Warren, MN

Status: Updated 1/5/2026

There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Country, Face Painting, Folk, Gospel, Old-time, Rock, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like horse, dog, cattle, sheep, swine shows, parade, demonstrations.
A State Fair organized by Marshall County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 6:30pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: horse, dog, cattle, sheep, swine shows, parade, demonstrations.
Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales
July 24 - 26, 2026

Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales

Glenwood City Park, Glenwood, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

There will be 1 stage with Regional talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, water ski show, kids games, pie eating contest, pancake breakfast, coronation.
A Craft Show organized by Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, water ski show, kids games, pie eating contest, pancake breakfast, coronation.
Slice of Shoreview
July 24 - 26, 2026

Slice of Shoreview

Island Lake County Park, Shoreview, MN

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like carnival, fireworks, car show, bingo.
A Festival organized by Slice of Shoreview.
This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: carnival, fireworks, car show, bingo.
Art in the Park
July 25 - 26, 2026

Art in the Park

City Park, Alexandria, MN

Status: Updated 1/12/2026

There will be 2 stages with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Jazz, Rockabilly and Roots.
A Craft Show organized by Andria Theatre.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
Loring Park Art Festival
July 25 - 26, 2026

Loring Park Art Festival

Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Classical/Symphony, Folk, Variety and World, and there will be other activities like demonstrations.
An Art Show organized by Artists For Artists.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
Meeker County Fair
July 29 - August 2, 2026

Meeker County Fair

Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Old-time and Variety, and there will be other activities like demonstrations, kids area, games, carnival.
A State Fair organized by Meeker County Ag Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun, Wed 8am-6pm; Thu-Sat 8am-10pm. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include: demonstrations, kids area, games, carnival.
Corn Days Festival
August 8, 2026

Corn Days Festival

Church of St. George, Long Lake, MN

Status: Updated 10/28/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like 5k, petting zoo, inflatables, bingo, wine pull, raffle, beer tent, parade, sil auction.
A Festival organized by Church of Saint George.
This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm. This event will also include: 5k, petting zoo, inflatables, bingo, wine pull, raffle, beer tent, parade, sil auction.
Northwoods Art & Book Festival
August 8, 2026

Northwoods Art & Book Festival

Hackensack Center of Town, Hackensack, MN

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like special events, kids' area, lion safari.
An Art Show organized by Northwoods Art Council.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include: special events, kids' area, lion safari.
Freeborn County Fair
August 4 - 9, 2026

Freeborn County Fair

Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, MN

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

There will be 2 stages with National talent. The entertainment will be Christian, Country, Folk and Rock.
A State Fair organized by Freeborn County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have crafts exhibitors and 50 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10.
Benton County Fair
August 4 - 9, 2026

Benton County Fair

Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
A State Fair organized by Benton County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-5pm.
Irish Fair of Minnesota
August 7 - 9, 2026

Irish Fair of Minnesota

Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Children's, Ethnic, Folk, Old-time, Rock, Variety and World, and there will be other activities like zerok, irish dogs, irish dance, kid's activites, sheep herding, sports.
A Music Festival organized by Irish Fair of Minnesota.
This Minnesota Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $150. This event will also include: zerok, irish dogs, irish dance, kid's activites, sheep herding, sports.
Flekkefest
August 7 - 9, 2026

Flekkefest

Downtown, Veterans' Park, Athletic Park, Elbow Lake, MN

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Face Painting, Folk, Rock, Top Forty/Pop and Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, special events, contests, kids, inflatable toys.
A Festival organized by Flekkefest.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-1pm. This event will also include: parade, special events, contests, kids, inflatable toys.
SpelmansstäMman
August 15, 2026

SpelmansstäMman

Gammelgården Museum, Scandia, MN

Status: Updated 11/12/2025

There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's, Ethnic, Face Painting, Folk, Latin, Old-time, Variety and World, and there will be other activities like hands-on historical activities, crafts for all ages, demonstrations, musicians parade.
A Music Festival organized by GammelgåRden Museum of Scandia.
This Minnesota Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: hands-on historical activities, crafts for all ages, demonstrations, musicians parade.
Dakota County Fair
August 10 - 16, 2026

Dakota County Fair

Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Clown, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Ethnic, Face Painting, Magician, Old-time, R & B/Soul, Rock and Variety, and there will be other activities like contests, open class exhibits, 4-h, grandstand shows.
A State Fair organized by Dakota County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 75 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon 12pm-10pm; Tue 7am-10pm; Wed 7am-10:30pm; Thu 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat 7am-11:30pm; Sun 7am-5pm. This event will also include: contests, open class exhibits, 4-h, grandstand shows.
Mower County Fair
August 11 - 16, 2026

Mower County Fair

700 12th Street SW, Austin, MN

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Gospel, Jam, Jazz, Magician, Old-time, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing, Top Forty/Pop and Variety.
A State Fair organized by Mower County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 7:30am-11:30pm; Sun 7:30am-6pm.
Brown County Free Fair
August 12 - 16, 2026

Brown County Free Fair

Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm, MN

Status: Updated 1/18/2026

There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Old-time, Rock, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like livestock shows, exhibits, kids day activities, senior day activities.
A State Fair organized by Brown County Ag Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-11:30pm; Thu 10am-11:30pm; Fri 10am-12:30am; Sat 11am-12:30am; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: livestock shows, exhibits, kids day activities, senior day activities.
Carver County Fair
August 12 - 16, 2026

Carver County Fair

Fairgrounds, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Country, Folk, Jazz, Old-time, Rock and Top Forty/Pop, and there will be other activities like live music & grandstand events daily, midway, animal exhibits, horticulture & craft.
A State Fair organized by Carver County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 30+ food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 8am-9pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $9. This event will also include: live music & grandstand events daily, midway, animal exhibits, horticulture & craft.
Sleepy Eye Summerfest
August 21 - 22, 2026

Sleepy Eye Summerfest

Sleepy Eye, Sleepy Eye, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like food trucks, parade, water ski show.
A Food Festival organized by Sleepy Eye Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: food trucks, parade, water ski show.
Steele County Free Fair
August 18 - 23, 2026

Steele County Free Fair

Fairgrounds, Owatonna, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Folk, Gospel, Jazz, Old-time, R & B/Soul, Rock, Swing and Top Forty/Pop, and there will be other activities like daily ride specials.
A State Fair organized by Steele County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 105 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 3pm-11:30pm; Wed-Thu 10am-11:30pm; Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-9pm. This event will also include daily ride specials.
Itasca County Fair
August 19 - 23, 2026

Itasca County Fair

Itasca County Fairgrounds, Grand Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 2/12/2026

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like kids day tractor pull, sawdust pile,baking contests,livestock judging, car races.
A State Fair organized by Itasca County Agricultural Association.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids day tractor pull, sawdust pile,baking contests,livestock judging, car races.
Riverwalk Market Fair - August
August 1 - 29, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - August

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Classical/Symphony, Country, Dance Troupe, Ethnic, Face Painting, Folk, Funk, Henna, Jazz, Latin, Magician, Old-time, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Salsa, Spoken Word, Swing, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like kids' activities, demonstrations.
A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-1pm; Sun-Fri closed. This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Millstream Arts Festival
August 30, 2026

Millstream Arts Festival

Downtown, Saint Joseph, MN

Status: Updated 3/26/2026

There will be 1 stage with Regional talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Blues and Folk, and there will be other activities like kids' hands-on art.
An Art Show organized by Millstream Arts Festival, Inc..
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include kids' hands-on art.
Lakeside Concert Series
June 19 - September 4, 2026

Lakeside Concert Series

Hackensack City Park Pavilion, Hackensack, MN

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Beach, Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Folk, Jazz, Old-time, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Salsa, Swing and Variety.
A Festival Concert organized by Northwoods Art Council.
This Minnesota Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Minnesota State Fair
August 27 - September 7, 2026

Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

There will be 10 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Classical/Symphony, Country, Folk, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Old-time, R & B/Soul, Rock, Salsa, Swing, Top Forty/Pop and Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, midway, livestock exhibits, horse shows, demonstrations, contests, kids area.
A State Fair organized by Minnesota State Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 300 food booths. There will be 10 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: parade, midway, livestock exhibits, horse shows, demonstrations, contests, kids area.
Autumn Boutique
September 11 - 12, 2026

Autumn Boutique

Murray County Fairgrounds, Slayton, MN

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
A Craft Show organized by Slayton Women of Today.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-3pm.
Otsego Prairie Festival
September 12, 2026

Otsego Prairie Festival

Otsego Prairie Park, Otsego, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Country and Variety.
A Festival organized by City of Otsego.
This Minnesota Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10:30pm.
Cromwell Harvest Festival
September 11 - 13, 2026

Cromwell Harvest Festival

Cromwell Park Pavilion, Cromwell, MN

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, kid games, bouncy house, care show, scarecrow contest, pie social.
A Holiday Celebration organized by Cromwell Area Community Club.
This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-7:30pm; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 8am-2pm. This event will also include: parade, kid games, bouncy house, care show, scarecrow contest, pie social.
Dozinky: a Czech Harvest Festival
September 17 - 19, 2026

Dozinky: a Czech Harvest Festival

Main Street, New Prague, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Dance Troupe, Ethnic and Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, classic car cruise, kids' activities, bingo, zero k, kids fun run.
An Ethnic Festival organized by New Prague Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, classic car cruise, kids' activities, bingo, zero k, kids fun run.
Chester Bowl Fall Fest
September 19, 2026

Chester Bowl Fall Fest

1801 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 12/20/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Folk, Rock and Variety.
A Festival organized by Chester Bowl.
This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9:30am-4:30pm.
Riverwalk Market Fair - September
September 5 - 26, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - September

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Beach, Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Classical/Symphony, Country, Dance Troupe, Ethnic, Face Painting, Folk, Funk, Henna, Jazz, Latin, Magician, Old-time, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Salsa, Spoken Word, Swing, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like kids' activities, demonstrations.
A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-1pm; Sun-Fri closed. This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Crosslake Days Arts & Crafts Fair
September 26, 2026

Crosslake Days Arts & Crafts Fair

Parking Lot, Crosslake, MN

Status: Updated 12/10/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Christian, and there will be other activities like chili cook-off, corn hole tournament, kids games, retail sales, street dance.
A Craft Show organized by Crosslake Area Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: chili cook-off, corn hole tournament, kids games, retail sales, street dance.
Afton Art Fair
September 26 - 27, 2026

Afton Art Fair

Afton Park, Afton, MN

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

There will be 2 stages with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Clown, Experimental, Face Painting, Folk, Jazz, Magician, Old-time, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Spoken Word, Tribute Band, Variety and World, and there will be other activities like kids art tent, bounce house, demos, music, food.
An Art Show organized by Afton Area Business Association.
This Minnesota Art Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kids art tent, bounce house, demos, music, food.