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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

June 27, 2026

Minnetonka Summer Festival

Minnetonka Civic Center campus, Minnetonka, MN

Status: Updated 5/17/2026

This Minnesota Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-10:30pm.
June 27, 2026

Midsommardagen

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, Scandia, MN

Status: Updated 9/23/2025

This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: children's games, maypole dances, woodcarving demonstrations, hands-on arts and crafts.
June 27, 2026

Artsplash Art Fair

Wheeler Park, North Mankato, MN

Status: Updated 5/17/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-3pm.
June 27, 2026

Turtle Town Art Fair

Salem Lutheran Church, Longville, MN

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3-8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include: demonstrations, playground for kids.
Spring Art Expo
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Spring Art Expo

Downtown, Cook, MN

Status: Updated 4/15/2025

This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, kids' area.
June 27 - 28, 2026

Stillwater Flea & Crafters Market - June

Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 2/25/2026

This Minnesota Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. This event will also include food trucks.
June 27 - 28, 2026

Park Point Art Fair

Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 2/4/2026

This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include art making activities.
June 27 - 28, 2026

Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace

Afton Town Square Park, Afton, MN

Status: Updated 9/9/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: demos, strawberry shortcake eating contest, petting zoo, bounce houses.
June 27 - 28, 2026

Wayzata Art Experience

Lake Street, Wayzata, MN

Status: Updated 3/26/2026

This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 7 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: artist demonstations, children's activites and strolling musicians.
Todd County Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Todd County Fair

Fairgrounds, Long Prairie, MN

Status: Updated 4/4/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: demo derby, truck pull, mt bullriding.
Valley Daze Craft Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Valley Daze Craft Fair

Downtown, Eden Valley, MN

Status: Updated 5/1/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Thu-Sun 8am-4pm. This event will also include: lazer tag, bounce house, axe throwing, touch the truck, silent auction,kiddie parade,main.
Henderson Sauerkraut Days
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Henderson Sauerkraut Days

Bender Park, Henderson, MN

Status: Updated 10/13/2024

This Minnesota Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-12:30am; Sat 9am-12:30am; Sun 12pm-12:30am. This event will also include: kiddie parade, bean bags, car cruise, music, food, grand parade, sauerkraut eating contest.
Melrose Riverfest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Melrose Riverfest

Sauk River Park, Melrose, MN

Status: Updated 5/5/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $tba.
Water Tower Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Water Tower Festival

Courthouse Square, Pipestone, MN

Status: Updated 5/6/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm; Sat 9am-3pm; Sun 10:30am-3pm. This event will also include: parade, youth baseball tournament, inflatables, street dance (friday night)
Water Ski Days
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Water Ski Days

Various Locations, Lake City, MN

Status: Updated 9/10/2024

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-12 midnight; Sun 10am-12 midnight; Mon 10am-10pm. This event will also include: parade, classic car show, carnival, bean bag tournament, water ski show, beer tent.
May 26 - July 3, 2026

Art of Possibilities Show & Sale

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
White Bear Lake Manitou Days
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)

White Bear Lake Manitou Days

White Bear Lake, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/23/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, beach dance, fishing tournaments, family fun night, classic boat show, marketfest.
July 1 - 4, 2026

Cannon Valley Fair

Fairgrounds, Cannon Falls, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2026

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, Fri 9am-12 midnight; Thu 10am-12 midnight; Sat 8am-11pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $15.
July 3 - 4, 2026

Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Various Locations, Blooming Prairie, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2026

This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $10.
July 3 - 4, 2026

Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days

Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes, MN

Status: Updated 4/23/2026

This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 7am-2pm. This event will also include: parade, fireworks, music and craft fair, kids activity corner, kiddie parade.
City of Duluth Fourth Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

City of Duluth Fourth Fest

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 5/14/2025

This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 1:30pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $. This event will also include fireworks.
Lakefest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Lakefest

Clear Lake Park, Waseca, MN

Status: Updated 5/16/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10:30pm.
July 2 - 5, 2026

South Saint Louis County Fair

South Saint Louis County Fair, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 4/20/2026

This Minnesota State Fair will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 8am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
July 3 - 5, 2026

Spicer Fourth of July

City-Wide, Spicer, MN

Status: Updated 3/31/2026

This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include: street dance, fireworks, parade, boat races, baseball tournaments, softball tournamnets.
Cities / Towns
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