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Minnesota Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Shows 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

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!

August 26 - 30, 2026

lakesbluegrassfestival.com

(218) 821-0342
Lakes Music and Events Park - Backus, MN

This year is THE 20th Anniversary of The Lakes Bluegrass Festival and we are celebrating with a stellar lineup including Rhonda Vincent, Blue Highway, The Malpass Brothers, The Kody Norris Show, Kenny and Amanda Smith, The Purple Hulls, The Bluegrass Express and many more. In addition to 3 big days of bluegrass on the main stage, we also have bluegrass and country music under the pavilion, plus camping, jamming, workshops, food, dancing, plus FREE parking, FREE WiFi and FREE showers. Wednesday is Community Appreciation day with FREE ADMISSION and country music going all day under the pavilion. Food and beverages available for purchase.

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

July 11, 2026

17th Annual Mayer Rising Community Festival

Mayer Community Center, Mayer, MN

Status: Updated 5/11/2026

This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-11:30pm.
July 11, 2026

Art at Saint Kate's

St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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.
July 8 - 12, 2026

Winona County Fair

Winona County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, MN

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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.
July 8 - 12, 2026

Polk County Fair

Polk County Fairgrounds, Fertile, MN

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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.
July 8 - 12, 2026

Karl Oskar Days

Downtown, Lindstrom, MN

Status: Updated 4/22/2026

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.
July 9 - 12, 2026

Two Harbors Heritage Days

Downtown Two Harbors Depot Area, Two Harbors, MN

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

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 International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-8:30pm; Fri 10am-11pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-2pm. This event will also include: parade, kid's events, games, kids parade, lutefisk toss, helicopter rides, pancake breakfa.
July 9 - 12, 2026

Chisago County Fair

Fairgrounds, Rush City, MN

Status: Updated 6/26/2026

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 .
July 9 - 12, 2026

Big Stone County Fair

Big Stone County Fairgrounds, Clinton, MN

Status: Updated 6/26/2026

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

Riversong Festival

Masonic West River Park, Hutchinson, MN

Status: Updated 5/22/2025

This Minnesota Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $50.
Lakefront Music Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Lakefront Music Fest

Lakefront Park, Prior Lake, MN

Status: Updated 5/23/2025

This Minnesota Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 5pm-11:30pm. Admission tickets are $85 - $250.
July 11 - 12, 2026

Grand Marais Arts Festival

Grand Marais Harbor, Grand Marais, MN

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

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.
July 11 - 12, 2026

Pan-O-Prog-Street Market

Downtown, Lakeville, MN

Status: Updated 5/19/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
July 11 - 12, 2026

ArtStock Art, Wine, and Music Festival

Parley Lake Winery, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

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 . This event will also include: wine tastings, community art project.
Riverside Art in the Park
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Riverside Art in the Park

Ellison Park, Monticello, MN

Status: Updated 5/24/2025

This Minnesota Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-3pm.
Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair

Downtown, Anoka, MN

Status: Updated 5/25/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm.
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.
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.
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.
July 16, 2026

Community Ice Cream Social

Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 5/21/2026

This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-8pm.
July 18, 2026

Majestic Craft & Gift Show

Minnetonka American Legion Post 398, Mound, MN

Status: Updated 4/28/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
July 18, 2026

Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN

Status: Updated 2/14/2026

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 Sat 9am-4pm.
July 18, 2026

Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 6/17/2026

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.
July 18, 2026

Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 3/16/2026

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 2pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $85. This event will also include: dj sound of fujun, kid's activities.
July 15 - 19, 2026

Dodge County Fair

Dodge County Fairgrounds, Kasson, MN

Status: Updated 6/10/2026

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.
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