Festivals in Red Wing, MN.
Festivals, Craft Shows
Buffalo Art and Craft Festival
August 15, 2026
buffalochamber.org/event/arts-craft-festival
(763) 682-4902
Buffalo High School Parking Lot - Buffalo, MN
The Art & Craft Festival will be held at outdoors at the Buffalo High School parking lot due to construction downtown. Over 40 years running and is always a well-attended quality show that brings in guests from all over the state!
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.
Apple Days
September 18 - 20, 2026
(952) 686-6046
Downtown - Excelsior, MN
Experience Excelsior Apple Days – a cherished lakeside festival that unites our community, art, local flavors, and a classic street dance. Since 1935, this event has delighted fans with a day packed full of activities like craft booths, a kid's corner, food vendors, history tours, Apple Pie contests, live entertainment from local talents and renowned bands, and a lively beer and wine garden at the heart of it all! Don't miss out on this lakeside extravaganza!
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Events in Red Wing, MN — upcoming
July 31 - August 2, 2026
River City Days
Bay Point Park, Levee Park, Central Park, Downtown, Memorial Park, Red Wing, MN
Status: Updated 6/12/2026
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 8am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, beer tent, games, demonstrations, kids area, car show, human foosball, tournaments.
October 10 - 11, 2026
Red Wing Fall Festival of the Arts
Downtown on Bush and Third Streets, Red Wing, MN
Status: Updated 6/5/2026
This Minnesota Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: children's activities, roving performers.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
20th Annual Red Wing Arts Plein Air
Downtown Red Wing, Red Wing Arts Depot, Red Wing, MN
Status: Updated 6/3/2026
This Minnesota Festival will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: artist quick paint, free kids paint, first glimpse & awards reception, picnic & paint-out.
