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 571 events range from the quirky to the quintessential. The three biggest are: Minnesota State Fair, 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.
Eden Prairie Schooner Days
May 31 - June 2, 2024
Eden Prairie Schooner Days
(612) 386-9309
Round Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN. Shuttles available - Eden Prairie, MN
Family-Friendly Market Fair! Commercial products, Crafts, Flea market items, Delicious specialty foods, Insane Ice Cream Creations, Face painting, Temp Tattoos, and much more. All our Schooner Days favorites will be returning! Carnival Rides, Children, and Adult Midways, Games of Skill, and Food Trucks. Bingo, Ice Cold Beer, Wine, Seltzers, Pull Tabs Under the Big Top, and Much More! Courtesy shuttles and handicapped parking. Drop off area at the entrance.
ArtBlast
June 24 - 30, 2024
rosemountarts.com/artblast-2024
(952) 737-7887
Steeple Center, Rosemount Central Park, and others - Rosemount, MN
ArtBlast is a seven-day celebration of the arts, sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. ArtBlast is designed to provide Rosemount and the surrounding communities with the opportunity to experience many kinds of art in a single, art-filled week. The ArtBlast experience will include daily and nightly entertainment, performing arts, art exhibits, arts and crafts activities, a photo contest, and theater. New this year will be a Quilt and Fiber Art Show, and "Let's Play! Play in a Day; for 3rd - 6th graders ($25.) Most of the events take place at the Rosemount Central Park or the Steeple Center. Most of the events are FREE.
Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival
July 26 - 28, 2024
ely.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/..
(218) 365-6123
Whiteside Park - Ely, MN
Welcome to Ely's Signature Summer event! Now in its 45th year, this is the premiere festival of the region and draws over 40,000 people to shop the unique hand-crafted items and indulge in delectable foods. This festival features the work of more than 250 quality art, craft, and marketplace vendors. Take a break from shopping, relax in our beer tent, and enjoy a blueberry beer.
Ely's Harvest Moon Festival
September 6 - 8, 2024
ely.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/..
(218) 365-6123
Whiteside Park - Ely, MN
The Harvest Moon Festival features 125 artists and crafters. Select from functional and decorative pottery, hand-turned wooden bowls, beadwork, paintings, leather, and more. Select from a wide variety of items from the food court. Fall is a beautiful time of year to come to Ely.
Long Prairie Arts and Crafts Show and Sell
November 30, 2024
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(320) 732-2514
LPGE Secondary School - Long Prairie, MN
Annual Arts & Crafts Show in Long Prairie. The event is in a modern school. All booths are in the gym and commons. No hallways. No Steps. Concession stand all day. Great attendance. Free coffee. Free parking. Free admission. A local favorite event, drawing attendance from a large area.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Swift County Fair
Fairgrounds, Appleton, MN
Status: Updated 6/12/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Houston County Fair
Houston County Fairgrounds, Caledonia, MN
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Carlton County Fair
Fairgrounds, Barnum, MN
Status: Updated 7/19/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Heritage Days
Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake, Crosby, MN
Status: Updated 8/29/2022
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Central Saint Louis County Fair
Meadowlands City Park, Meadowlands, MN
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Vadnais Heights Heritage Days Market
Community Park & Vadnais Heights Common, Vadnais Heights, MN
Status: Updated 7/19/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Art in Bayfront Park
Bayfront Festival park, Duluth, MN
Status: Updated 6/13/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Ki-Chi-Saga Days
Moberg Park, Paradise Park, Chisago City Mn, MN
Status: Updated 4/13/2023
August 21, 2024
Fifth Anchor's Away Craft & Gift Show
Howard Lake American Legion, Howard Lake, MN
Status: Updated 3/6/2024
August 22 - 25, 2024
Traverse County Fair
Fairgrounds, Wheaton, MN
Status: Updated 5/15/2024
August 23 - 25, 2024
Woodbury Days
Ojibway Park, Woodbury, MN
Status: Updated 4/3/2024
August 24 - 25, 2024
Stillwater Flea & Crafters Market - August
Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN
Status: Updated 1/16/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
IFBC Arts and Crafts Fair
Smokey Bear Park, International Falls, MN
Status: Updated 6/14/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Barnesville Potato Days Festival
Downtown, Barnesville, MN
Status: Updated 6/15/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
The Tribute Fest
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN
Status: Updated 6/20/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Round Barn Trading Company Summer Artisan Market
Erickson Farmstead Wedding and Event Venue, Isanti, MN
Status: Updated 5/16/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Fall Craft and Gift Show
Graham Arena Complex, Rochester, MN
Status: Updated 4/23/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Gladiolus Days Craft Show
Winona County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, MN
Status: Updated 5/16/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Millstream Arts Festival
Downtown, Saint Joseph, MN
Status: Updated 6/19/2023
June 14 - August 30, 2024
Lakeside Concert Series
Hackensack City Park Pavilion, Hackensack, MN
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
August 3 - 31, 2024
Riverwalk Market Fair - August
Bridge Square, Northfield, MN
Status: Updated 5/15/2024
August - September 2024 (dates not updated)
Meet Me Under the Bridge - Free Concerts
Heritage Park, Wabasha, MN
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
August 22 - September 2, 2024
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Art by the Lake
Chase on the Lake Hotel Ballroom, Walker, MN
Status: Updated 8/15/2023