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Minnesota Festivals 2026–2027.

A Prairie Home Companion, the Mall of America and 10,000 lakes come to mind when you think about Minnesota. But it's also artsy, culinary and outdoorsy. The North Star State's 530 events range from the quirky to the quintessential. The three biggest are: Minnesota State Fair, Somi Art Fair (Formerly Uptown Art Fair) and Minnesota Renaissance Festival. But, there's also a wonderful tradition of county fairs, carnivals, summer concerts and antique shows. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Minnesota Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.

Featured Events

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.

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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Minnesota 2026–2027

Andover Family Fun Fest Craft and Gift Show
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Andover Family Fun Fest Craft and Gift Show

YMCA/Community Center Field House, Andover, MN

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
Art at Saint Kate's
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.
Winona County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Winona County Fair

Winona County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, MN

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 12pm-1pm; Thu 8:30am-11pm; Fri 8am-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-7pm. This event will also include see website for schedule.
Polk County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Polk County Fair

Polk County Fairgrounds, Fertile, MN

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 8am-12 midnight; Thu 9am-11:30pm; Fri 9am-11pm; Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 9am-10pm.
Big Stone County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Big Stone County Fair

Big Stone County Fairgrounds, Clinton, MN

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Karl Oskar Days
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Karl Oskar Days

Downtown, Lindstrom, MN

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include street dance.
Chisago County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Chisago County Fair

Fairgrounds, Rush City, MN

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Grand Marais Arts Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Grand Marais Arts Festival

Grand Marais Harbor, Grand Marais, MN

Status: Updated 6/4/2025

This Minnesota Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. This event will also include: best of show award, best booth award, art-making demonstrations, kids' activities.
Pan-O-Prog-Street Market
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Pan-O-Prog-Street Market

Downtown, Lakeville, MN

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
Phelps Mill Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Phelps Mill Festival

Phelps Mill County Park, Underwood, MN

Status: Updated 5/25/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9:30am-5pm; Sun 9:30am-4pm.
ArtStock Art, Wine, and Music Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

ArtStock Art, Wine, and Music Festival

Parley Lake Winery, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 1/22/2025

This Minnesota Music Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: wine tastings, community art project.
Bean Hole Days and Arts & Crafts Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Bean Hole Days and Arts & Crafts Fair

Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes, MN

Status: Updated 11/13/2024

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 9am-2pm. This event will also include burying of beans ceremony and live music.
Community Ice Cream Social
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Community Ice Cream Social

Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-8pm.
Otter Tail County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Otter Tail County Fair

Fairgrounds, Fergus Falls, MN

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and closed food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Sat 7:30am-11pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
Spirit of the Lakes Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Spirit of the Lakes Festival

Surfside Park & Beach, Mound, MN

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight.
River Lakes Days
July 2026 (dates not updated)

River Lakes Days

River Lakes Civic Arena, Richmond, MN

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 8am-5pm; Fri-Sat 8am-12:30am. Admission tickets are $4.
Pillager Cass County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Pillager Cass County Fair

Fairgrounds, Pillager, MN

Status: Updated 5/22/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 8am-12 midnight. This event will also include: parade, mud run, dances, fireworks, froggy hops games.
Moondance Jam Rock Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Moondance Jam Rock Festival

Moondance Jam Fairgrounds, Walker, MN

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

This Minnesota Rock Music Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $tba.
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
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.
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 5/14/2025

This Minnesota Reggae Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 3pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $85. This event will also include: dj sound of fujun, kid's activities.
Eyota Days Street Market
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Eyota Days Street Market

Eyota MN American Legion, Eyota, MN

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, Hopkins, MN

Status: Updated 10/14/2024

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, kid events, music in the park.
Sinclair Lewis Days
July 2026 (dates not updated)

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.
Dodge County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Dodge County Fair

Dodge County Fairgrounds, Kasson, MN

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 26 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kiddie pedal tractors, daycare day, senior citizen day, carnival rides, animals etc.
Cities / Towns
Ada Afton Aitkin Albert Lea Alexandria Andover Annandale Anoka Apple Valley Appleton Arlington Austin Barnesville Barnum Battle Lake Bemidji Benson Bird Island Blaine Blooming Prairie Bloomington Blue Earth Braham Brainerd Buffalo Buffalo Days Celebration Burnsville Caledonia Cambridge Cannon Falls Carlton Center City Champlin Chanhassen Chaska Chisago City Mn Chisholm Circle Pines Clara City Clinton Cloquet Cold Spring Cook Cottage Grove Cromwell Crosby Crosslake Dalton Deerwood Detroit Lakes Duluth Dundas Eagan East Grand Forks East Wayzata Eden Prairie Eden Valley Edina Elbow Lake Elk River Ely Excelsior Eyota Fairmont Faribault Farmington Fergus Falls Fertile Forest Lake Fosston Fulda Garrison Glenwood Grand Marais Grand Rapids Hackensack Ham Lake Hanover Hastings Henderson Hibbing Hopkins Houston Howard Lake Hoyt Lakes Hugo Hutchinson International Falls Inver Grove Heights Isanti Jackson Jordan Karlstad Kasson Kellogg Kenyon Kimball La Crescent Lake City Lake Elmo Lakeville Lanesboro Le Center Lindstrom Litchfield Little Falls Long Lake Long Prairie Longville Luverne Madison Mankato Mantorville Maple Grove Maple Lake Maplewood Marshall Mayer Mcgregor Meadowlands Melrose Minneapolis Minneota Minnetonka Montevideo Montgomery Monticello Moorhead Morgan Morris Mound Moundsview New Brighton New London New Prague New Ulm New York Mills North Mankato North Saint Paul Northfield Norwood Young America Oakdale Odin Olivia Ortonville Osseo Otsego Owatonna Parkers Prairie Pequot Lakes Perham Pillager Pine Island Pipestone Plymouth Preston Princeton Prior Lake Ramsey Red Wing Redwood Falls Remer Rice Richfield Richmond Rochester Rockford Rogers Rosemount Roseville Rush City Saint Charles Saint Cloud Saint Francis Saint Joseph Saint Louis Park Saint Michael Saint Paul Saint Peter Sartell Sauk Centre Sauk Rapids Scandia Shakopee Shoreview Slayton Sleepy Eye South Saint Paul Spicer Spring Grove Spring Lake Park Stacy Starbuck Stillwater Swanville Taylors Falls Two Harbors Underwood Vadnais Heights Vergas Victoria Virginia Wabasha Waconia Wadena Walker Warren Waseca Watertown Wayzata West Saint Paul Wheaton White Bear Lake Willmar Windom Winona Woodbury Wyoming Zumbrota

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