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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

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.

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

Minnesota Farmfest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Minnesota Farmfest

28366 County Highway 13, Morgan, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota Trade Show-Conference will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10. This event will also include: education, keynote speakers, prize giveaways, demonstrations.
Wild Nights - MN Zoo
June - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Wild Nights - MN Zoo

Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $30 - $40.
Renville County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Renville County Fair

Fairgrounds, Bird Island, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $7 - $15.
August 8, 2026

Corn Days Festival

Church of St. George, Long Lake, MN

Status: Updated 10/28/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, 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 11am-10pm. This event will also include: 5k, petting zoo, inflatables, bingo, wine pull, raffle, beer tent, parade, sil auction.
August 8, 2026

Northwoods Art & Book Festival

Hackensack Center of Town, Hackensack, MN

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include: special events, kids' area, lion safari.
August 4 - 9, 2026

Freeborn County Fair

Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, MN

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have crafts exhibitors and 50 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10.
Goodhue County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Goodhue County Fair

Goodhue County Fairgrounds, Zumbrota, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 8am-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $20.
Kandiyohi County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Kandiyohi County Fair

Fairgrounds, Willmar, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 11am-11pm; Thu-Sat 8am-11pm. Admission tickets are $3 - $7.
We Fest Country Music & Camping Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

We Fest Country Music & Camping Festival

Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN

Status: Updated 11/13/2024

This Minnesota Country Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 2pm-1am. Admission tickets are $140 - $1000.
August 7 - 9, 2026

Irish Fair of Minnesota

Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

This Minnesota Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $150. This event will also include: zerok, irish dogs, irish dance, kid's activites, sheep herding, sports.
August 7 - 9, 2026

Flekkefest

Downtown, Veterans' Park, Athletic Park, Elbow Lake, MN

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-1pm. This event will also include: parade, special events, contests, kids, inflatable toys.
Deerwood Summerfest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Deerwood Summerfest

Downtown, Deerwood, MN

Status: Updated 1/22/2024

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: raffle drawings, kid's area, kiddie tractor pull, lots of food and much more.
Art and Craft Affair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Art and Craft Affair

Railroad Park, Battle Lake, MN

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

This Minnesota Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. This event will also include free activity booth for kids.
Remer's Harvest Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Remer's Harvest Fest

Downtown, Remer, MN

Status: Updated 7/1/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7am-11pm. This event will also include: parade, games, entertainment.
Kimball Days Craft Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Kimball Days Craft Fair

St. Anne Church, Kimball, MN

Status: Updated 7/2/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10:30am-2:30pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: parade, kid zone, chicken drop bingo, volleyball tournaments, softball tournaments etc.
Stevens County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Stevens County Fair

Fairgrounds, Morris, MN

Status: Updated 6/9/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Stearns County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Stearns County Fair

Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre, MN

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

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.
Nicollet County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Nicollet County Fair

Fairgrounds, Saint Peter, MN

Status: Updated 6/26/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 3pm-10pm; Thu 8am-11pm; Fri 7:30am-11pm; Sat 8:30am-11pm; Sun 9:30am-3pm.
Mille Lacs County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Mille Lacs County Fair

Fairgrounds, Princeton, MN

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

This Minnesota State Fair will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 8am-10pm; Thu-Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-3pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5. This event will also include: demo derby, stock car races, tractor pull, talent contest.
Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival

El Rancho Manana, Richmond, MN

Status: Updated 12/13/2024

This Minnesota Bluegrass Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $160. This event will also include: dances, workshops, children's activities, demonstration, jamming.
Bayfront Blues Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Bayfront Blues Festival

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota Blues Festival will have no exhibit booths and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm. Admission tickets are $65 - $170. This event will also include none.
New Brighton Stockyard Days
August 2026 (dates not updated)

New Brighton Stockyard Days

Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts and film exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
Two Harbors Art Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Two Harbors Art Fair

Earthwood Inn, Two Harbors, MN

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include free art making classes.
Kasson Festival in the Park
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Kasson Festival in the Park

Veterans' Memorial Park, Kasson, MN

Status: Updated 7/1/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 9am-7pm.
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