Festivals in Saint Paul, MN.
Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations
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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July 11, 2026
Art at Saint Kate's
St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
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.
July 18, 2026
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 6/17/2026
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.
August 7 - 9, 2026
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
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.
August 27 - September 7, 2026
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
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.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 10/7/2025
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include bake sale and lunch.
December 4 - 6, 2026
Landmark Center Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
Landmark Center, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Minnesota Vendor Event will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5.
December 4 - 6, 2026
Christmas Boutique
St Matthews Episcopal Church, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/14/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include: takeout bacon and vegetarian fried rice for purchase fri., sat. and sunday.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Art at Hidden River
Hidden River Middle School, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 12/12/2025
This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show
St. Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 11/30/2025
This Minnesota Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $15.
January - February 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Various Locations, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Minnesota Horse Expo
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
This Minnesota Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $49.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival
Saint Anthony Park Branch Library, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 2/15/2026
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.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Grand Old Day
Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 11/17/2025
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.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Shadow Falls Art Fair
50 Mississippi River Blvd, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 6/4/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
MSRA Back to the 50s' Cruise-N-Art Craft Fair
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 6/14/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $13 - $15.
June - July 2027 (dates not updated)
White Bear Lake Manitou Days
White Bear Lake, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, beach dance, fishing tournaments, family fun night, classic boat show, marketfest.
