Art on the Lake
June 13 - 14, 2026
(952) 686-6046
Water Street, Downtown - Excelsior, MN
Experience the enchanting world of Excelsior Art on the Lake, where 120+ gifted artists converge to showcase their original creations. Amidst live music and a delightful array of culinary delights, this event unites personal narratives with a vibrant lakeside community, offering a diverse range of artistic brilliance. Excelsior Art on the Lake is an inspiring blend of art, community, and entertainment, featuring local musicians and regional food vendors throughout the two-day affair. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of creativity and culture by the lake. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
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! Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
Events in Saint Paul, MN — upcoming
December 5 - 7, 2025
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.
December 5 - 7, 2025
Landmark Center Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
Landmark Center, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 11/30/2025
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 5 - 7, 2025
Christmas Boutique
St Matthews Episcopal Church, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/14/2025
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Art at Hidden River
Hidden River Middle School, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 10/23/2024
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
January - February 2026 (dates not updated)
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Rice Park, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 12/5/2024
This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths.
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Minnesota Horse Expo
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 1/31/2025
This Minnesota Trade Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $40.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival
Saint Anthony Park Branch Library, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 2/10/2025
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 7, 2026
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Shadow Falls Art Fair
50 Mississippi River Blvd, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 4/17/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
MSRA Back to the 50s' Cruise-N-Art Craft Fair
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 4/2/2025
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $13 - $15. This event will also include: car show with 12,000 pre 1965 cars, ladies showcase, music, state fair food.
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)
White Bear Lake Manitou Days
White Bear Lake, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 1/23/2025
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.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Art at Saint Kate's
St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/25/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 4/24/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
This Minnesota Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 8 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-7pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $45. 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.













