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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!

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Fairs & Festivals in Minnesota 2026–2027

Wright County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Wright County Fair

Fairgrounds, Howard Lake, MN

Status: Updated 3/21/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $tba.
Marshall County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Marshall County Fair

Marshall County Fairgrounds, Warren, MN

Status: Updated 10/8/2024

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 6:30pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: horse, dog, cattle, sheep, swine shows, parade, demonstrations.
Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival

The Midway, Hoyt Lakes, MN

Status: Updated 1/19/2025

This Minnesota Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: parade, water ski show, kids' games and races, softball.
East Otter Tail County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

East Otter Tail County Fair

Fairgrounds, Perham, MN

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-1am; Fri-Sat 11am-1am; Sun 11am-6pm. This event will also include: demo derby, 2 tractor/pick-up pulls, carnival.
Chaska River City Days
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Chaska River City Days

Chaska Lions Park, Chaska, MN

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 4pm-12 midnight. This event will also include: parade, kid's zone, contests, live bands, craft fair, non-profit organizations, bingo.
Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales

Glenwood City Park, Glenwood, MN

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, water ski show, kids games, pie eating contest, pancake breakfast, coronation.
Houston Hoedown Days Craft & Flea Market
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Houston Hoedown Days Craft & Flea Market

Houston City Park, Houston, MN

Status: Updated 6/17/2025

This Minnesota Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-12 midnight; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-4:30pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $20.
Slice of Shoreview
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Slice of Shoreview

Island Lake County Park, Shoreview, MN

Status: Updated 6/11/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: carnival, fireworks, car show, dock dogs, bingo.
Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival

Whiteside Park, Ely, MN

Status: Updated 10/8/2024

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 19 food booths. This event will also include none.
Waconia Wine Country Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Waconia Wine Country Festival

Waconia Wineries, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 6/11/2025

This Minnesota Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $50. This event will also include wine festival.
Detroit Lakes Art in the Park
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Detroit Lakes Art in the Park

City Park, Detroit Lakes, MN

Status: Updated 6/13/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
Marketfest
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)

Marketfest

Downtown, White Bear Lake, MN

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Braham Pie Day
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Braham Pie Day

Freedom Park, Main Street (HWY 107), Braham, MN

Status: Updated 3/20/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9:30am-6pm. This event will also include: craft show, quilt show, pie auction, pie-alluia chorus, kids' craft tent, car show.
Jackson County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Jackson County Fair

Jackson County Fairgrounds, Jackson, MN

Status: Updated 6/8/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have crafts exhibitors and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Spirit Valley Days
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Spirit Valley Days

Grand Ave. between 59th Ave. W and Central Ave., Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: west duluth pageant, parade, entertainment, food, car show (guss rd.)
Minneapolis Dollhouse and Miniature Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Minneapolis Dollhouse and Miniature Show

New Brighton Community Center, New Brighton, MN

Status: Updated 3/27/2025

This Minnesota Antiques Collectibles Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include classes and make and takes.
Vintage Band Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Vintage Band Festival

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

This Minnesota Vintage will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-10pm.
Minneapolis Food Truck Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Minneapolis Food Truck Festival

420 SE Main St., Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

This Minnesota Food Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
Hanover Harvest Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Hanover Harvest Festival

Settlers Park, Bank West Lot, Hanover, MN

Status: Updated 6/22/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-11:30pm.
Benton County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Benton County Fair

Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-5pm.
Sibley County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Sibley County Fair

Fairgrounds, Arlington, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $8 - $17. This event will also include: livestock shows, kids day, nightly drawings, carnival, great family experience.
Washington County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Washington County Fair

Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 2/24/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 34 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-9pm; Thu-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm. Admission tickets are $12.
Saint Louis County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Saint Louis County Fair

Fairgrounds, Hibbing, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 3pm-11pm; Thu-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include varies each year.
Meeker County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Meeker County Fair

Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield, MN

Status: Updated 12/11/2024

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 8am-6pm. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include: demonstrations, kids area, games, carnival.
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