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.
ArtBlast
June 24 - 30, 2024
rosemountarts.com/artblast-2024
(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 1 - 3, 2024
Spirit Valley Days
Grand Ave. between 59th Ave. W and Central Ave., Duluth, MN
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
August 1 - 3, 2024
We Fest Country Music & Camping Festival
Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN
Status: Updated 1/30/2024
August 2 - 3, 2024
Blue Collar Festival
Teepee Park, Faribault, MN
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
August 3, 2024
Basket of Treasures Craft & Gift Expo
Watertown Community Center, City Hall, Watertown, MN
Status: Updated 2/14/2024
August 3, 2024
Chokecherry Festival
Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes MN, Pequot Lakes, MN
Status: Updated 5/28/2024
August 3, 2024
Hanover Harvest Festival
Settlers Park, Bank West Lot, Hanover, MN
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
July 30 - August 4, 2024
Freeborn County Fair
Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, MN
Status: Updated 2/6/2024
July 30 - August 4, 2024
Benton County Fair
Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids, MN
Status: Updated 1/27/2024
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Stearns County Fair
Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre, MN
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Sibley County Fair
Fairgrounds, Arlington, MN
Status: Updated 5/14/2024
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Washington County Fair
Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN
Status: Updated 2/14/2024
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Saint Louis County Fair
Fairgrounds, Hibbing, MN
Status: Updated 2/21/2024
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Meeker County Fair
Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield, MN
Status: Updated 5/14/2024
August 1 - 4, 2024
Parkers Prairie Fall Festival
City Park, Parkers Prairie, MN
Status: Updated 2/6/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Tall Timber Days
Downtown, Grand Rapids, MN
Status: Updated 5/10/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Uptown Art Fair
Uptown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
Status: Updated 11/8/2023
August 2 - 4, 2024
Scott-Carver Threshers Old Time Harvest Festival
Festival Grounds, Jordan, MN
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
August 3 - 4, 2024
Powderhorn Art Fair
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN
Status: Updated 3/20/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
River City Days
Bay Point Park, Levee Park, Central Park, Downtown, Memorial Park, Red Wing, MN
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
August 6 - 8, 2024
Minnesota Farmfest
28366 County Highway 13, Morgan, MN
Status: Updated 5/10/2024
June 14 - August 9, 2024
Wild Nights - MN Zoo
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
Status: Updated 5/17/2024
August 7 - 9, 2024
Renville County Fair
Fairgrounds, Bird Island, MN
Status: Updated 5/30/2024
August 8 - 9, 2025
Deerwood Summerfest
Downtown, Deerwood, MN
Status: Updated 1/22/2024
August 10, 2024
Fourth Spirit of Summer Craft & Gift Show
Shakopee American Legion, Shakopee, MN
Status: Updated 2/7/2022