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Minnesota Festivals, Craft Shows, Family & Kids Festivals, Vendor Events 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 511 events range from the quirky to the quintessential. The three biggest are: Minnesota State Fair, Minnesota Renaissance Festival and Edina Art Fair. 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

May 29 - 31, 2026

Eden Prairie Schooner Days

(612) 386-9309
Round Lake Park - Eden Prairie, MN

Family-Friendly Market Fair! Commercial products, Crafts, 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 and Beer Garden, Wine, Seltzers, Pull Tabs Under the Big Top, and Much More! Courtesy shuttles and handicapped parking. Drop off area at the entrance.

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.

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!

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

Old Creamery Arts and Crafts Show
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Old Creamery Arts and Crafts Show

Old Creamery Cafe, Rice, MN

Status: Updated 9/3/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths.
Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival

Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN

Status: Updated 7/10/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Rock Bend Folk Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Rock Bend Folk Festival

Minnesota Square Park, Saint Peter, MN

Status: Updated 7/10/2025

This Minnesota Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm. This event will also include zoo.
Defeat of Jesse James Days
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Defeat of Jesse James Days

Central Park, Northfield, 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.
September 11 - 12, 2026

Autumn Boutique

Murray County Fairgrounds, Slayton, MN

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-3pm.
September 12, 2026

Otsego Prairie Festival

Otsego Prairie Park, Otsego, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

This Minnesota Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10:30pm.
September 11 - 13, 2026

Cromwell Harvest Festival

Cromwell Park Pavilion, Cromwell, MN

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-7:30pm; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 8am-2pm. This event will also include: parade, kid games, bouncy house, care show, scarecrow contest, pie social.
September 11 - 13, 2026

Ely's Harvest Moon Festival

Whiteside Park, Ely, MN

Status: Updated 3/26/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. This event will also include none.
September 12 - 13, 2026

Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair

Downtown, Little Falls, MN

Status: Updated 4/30/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 50 food booths. This event will also include: auto show & swap meet sunday only, antiques & collectible both days.
September 12 - 13, 2026

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival

Downtown Northfield along Cannon River Banks, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 3/26/2026

This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include free demonstrations and kids' art activities.
Nickle Dickle Day
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Nickle Dickle Day

City Square Park, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 6/4/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-5pm.
Ethnic Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Ethnic Festival

Downtown, Walker, MN

Status: Updated 8/1/2025

This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
Pickwick Mill Day in Winona
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Pickwick Mill Day in Winona

Pickwick Mill, Winona, MN

Status: Updated 8/11/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7am-3pm. This event will also include: kids' area, contests, raffles, demonstrations, ballgames.
Autumn Daze Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Autumn Daze Festival

Saint Helena Church, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 8/9/2025

This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
Grape Stomp and Fall Festival
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Grape Stomp and Fall Festival

Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, MN

Status: Updated 8/9/2025

This Minnesota Wine-Beer Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $37.
National Juried Watermedia Exhibition
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

National Juried Watermedia Exhibition

Diederich Art Gallery at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

Status: Updated 3/13/2025

This Minnesota Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
September 17 - 19, 2026

Dozinky: a Czech Harvest Festival

Main Street, New Prague, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, classic car cruise, kids' activities, bingo, zero k, kids fun run.
September 18 - 19, 2026

Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival

Library Square, Hutchinson, MN

Status: Updated 5/12/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: farmers market, library book sale, stamp n storage warehouse sales, lamb shop festival.
September 19, 2026

Chester Bowl Fall Fest

1801 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 12/20/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9:30am-4:30pm.
September 19, 2026

New London Fall Arts, Crafts & Gift Show

New London Spicer High School Gymnasium, New London, MN

Status: Updated 3/31/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 18 - 20, 2026

Apple Fest

Abnet Field, La Crescent, MN

Status: Updated 5/12/2026

This Minnesota Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 11am-12:30am; Sun 7:30am-12:30am. Admission tickets are $tba - $8.
Ukrainian Festival of MN
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Ukrainian Festival of MN

Ukrainian Festival of MN, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 2/13/2025

This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-8pm. This event will also include: games, talent show, demonstrations, varenyky eating contest, children's area.
Country Faire
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Country Faire

Steeple Center, Rosemount, MN

Status: Updated 2/24/2025

This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: children's art activities, artist demonstrations, musical performances.
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