Festivals in Sauk Centre, MN.
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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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Sinclair Lewis Days
Sinclair Lewis Park, Sauk Centre, MN
Status: Updated 5/26/2025
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Wed 6pm-8pm; Thu 10am-10pm; Fri 7am-11pm; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-4pm.
July 29 - August 2, 2026
Stearns County Fair
Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre, MN
Status: Updated 6/19/2026
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: demolition derby, tractor pull, draft horse & antique tractor parade.
