A Prairie Home Companion, the Mall of America and 10,000 lakes come to mind when you think about Minnesota. But it's also artsy, culinary and outdoorsy. The North Star State's 571 events range from the quirky to the quintessential. The three biggest are: Minnesota State Fair, Uptown Art Fair and Minnesota Renaissance Festival. But, there's also a wonderful tradition of county fairs, carnivals, summer concerts and antique shows. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Minnesota Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.
Eden Prairie Schooner Days
May 31 - June 2, 2024
Eden Prairie Schooner Days
(612) 386-9309
Round Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN. Shuttles available - Eden Prairie, MN
Family-Friendly Market Fair! Commercial products, Crafts, Flea market items, Delicious specialty foods, Insane Ice Cream Creations, Face painting, Temp Tattoos, and much more. All our Schooner Days favorites will be returning! Carnival Rides, Children, and Adult Midways, Games of Skill, and Food Trucks. Bingo, Ice Cold Beer, Wine, Seltzers, Pull Tabs Under the Big Top, and Much More! Courtesy shuttles and handicapped parking. Drop off area at the entrance.
ArtBlast
June 24 - 30, 2024
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(952) 737-7887
Steeple Center, Rosemount Central Park, and others - Rosemount, MN
ArtBlast is a seven-day celebration of the arts, sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. ArtBlast is designed to provide Rosemount and the surrounding communities with the opportunity to experience many kinds of art in a single, art-filled week. The ArtBlast experience will include daily and nightly entertainment, performing arts, art exhibits, arts and crafts activities, a photo contest, and theater. New this year will be a Quilt and Fiber Art Show, and "Let's Play! Play in a Day; for 3rd - 6th graders ($25.) Most of the events take place at the Rosemount Central Park or the Steeple Center. Most of the events are FREE.
Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival
July 26 - 28, 2024
ely.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/..
(218) 365-6123
Whiteside Park - Ely, MN
Welcome to Ely's Signature Summer event! Now in its 45th year, this is the premiere festival of the region and draws over 40,000 people to shop the unique hand-crafted items and indulge in delectable foods. This festival features the work of more than 250 quality art, craft, and marketplace vendors. Take a break from shopping, relax in our beer tent, and enjoy a blueberry beer.
Ely's Harvest Moon Festival
September 6 - 8, 2024
ely.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/..
(218) 365-6123
Whiteside Park - Ely, MN
The Harvest Moon Festival features 125 artists and crafters. Select from functional and decorative pottery, hand-turned wooden bowls, beadwork, paintings, leather, and more. Select from a wide variety of items from the food court. Fall is a beautiful time of year to come to Ely.
Long Prairie Arts and Crafts Show and Sell
November 30, 2024
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(320) 732-2514
LPGE Secondary School - Long Prairie, MN
Annual Arts & Crafts Show in Long Prairie. The event is in a modern school. All booths are in the gym and commons. No hallways. No Steps. Concession stand all day. Great attendance. Free coffee. Free parking. Free admission. A local favorite event, drawing attendance from a large area.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Merchant Mart - Saint Michael Daze & Knights
St. Michael, Saint Michael, MN
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Art and Craft Affair
Railroad Park, Battle Lake, MN
Status: Updated 6/8/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Kimball Days Craft Fair
St. Anne Church, Kimball, MN
Status: Updated 7/11/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Kasson Festival in the Park
Veterans' Memorial Park, Kasson, MN
Status: Updated 6/6/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 12/13/2022
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Bayfront Blues Festival
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
August 14 - 17, 2024
Douglas County Fair MN
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria, MN
Status: Updated 5/13/2024
August 16 - 17, 2024
Minneapolis Dollhouse and Miniature Show
New Brighton Community Center, New Brighton, MN
Status: Updated 1/14/2024
August 17, 2024
Anoka Food Truck Festival
Downtown, Anoka, MN
Status: Updated 1/29/2024
August 17, 2024
Buffalo Art and Craft Festival
Downtown, Buffalo, MN
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
August 17, 2024
SpelmansstäMman
Gammelgården Museum, Scandia, MN
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
August 17, 2024
Inside Out Craft & Gift Show
Minnetonka American Legion 398, Mound, MN
Status: Updated 3/6/2024
August 13 - 18, 2024
Steele County Free Fair
Fairgrounds, Owatonna, MN
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
August 14 - 18, 2024
Lyon County Fair
Fairgrounds, Marshall, MN
Status: Updated 5/30/2024
August 14 - 18, 2024
Itasca County Fair
Itasca County Fairgrounds, Grand Rapids, MN
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
August 15 - 18, 2024
McLeod County Fair
McLoed County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, MN
Status: Updated 5/13/2024
August 16 - 18, 2024
Sleepy Eye Summerfest
Sleepy Eye, Sleepy Eye, MN
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
August 16 - 18, 2024
Ortonville Cornfest
Lakeside Park, Ortonville, MN
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Murray County Fair
Murray County Fairgrounds, Slayton, MN
Status: Updated 2/1/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Arts in the Park
Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie, MN
Status: Updated 2/17/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Merchant Mart - Wahkon Days
Downtown, Wahkon, MN
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Summer Spectacular Car Show
Buck Hill, Burnsville, MN
Status: Updated 5/16/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Martin County Fair
Fairgrounds, Fairmont, MN
Status: Updated 6/12/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Swift County Fair
Fairgrounds, Appleton, MN
Status: Updated 6/12/2023