Festivals in Perham, MN.
Holiday Celebrations, Craft Shows, Festivals
The Lakes Bluegrass Festival
August 26 - 30, 2026
lakesbluegrassfestival.com
(218) 821-0342
Lakes Music and Events Park - Backus, MN
This year is THE 20th Anniversary of The Lakes Bluegrass Festival and we are celebrating with a stellar lineup including Rhonda Vincent, Blue Highway, The Malpass Brothers, The Kody Norris Show, Kenny and Amanda Smith, The Purple Hulls, The Bluegrass Express and many more. In addition to 3 big days of bluegrass on the main stage, we also have bluegrass and country music under the pavilion, plus camping, jamming, workshops, food, dancing, plus FREE parking, FREE WiFi and FREE showers. Wednesday is Community Appreciation day with FREE ADMISSION and country music going all day under the pavilion. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Excelsior Apple Days
September 18 - 20, 2026
(952) 686-6046
Downtown - Excelsior, MN
Since 1935, Excelsior Apple Days has been a cherished lakeside tradition celebrating the best of our community. Join us on the shores of Lake Minnetonka for a weekend filled with local artists and vendors, live music, family activities, delicious food, apple traditions, and small-town charm. From the street market and the Kids Corner to apple pie contests, history tours, a lively beer and wine garden, and entertainment from local favorites and renowned bands, Apple Days offers something for everyone.
Events in Perham, MN — upcoming
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Perham Christmas Plus Bazaar
Prairie Wind Middle School and Heart of the Lakes Elementary, Perham, MN
Status: Updated 10/28/2025
This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. Admission tickets are $2.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Turtle Fest
Downtown, Perham, MN
Status: Updated 6/10/2026
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 10am-5pm; Fri 9am-1am; Sat-Sun 9am-1pm.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
East Otter Tail County Fair
Fairgrounds, Perham, MN
Status: Updated 7/12/2026
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-1am; Fri-Sat 11am-1am; Sun 11am-6pm.
