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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.

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Buffalo Art and Craft Festival

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!

The Lakes Bluegrass Festival

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.

Apple Days

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

Washington County Fair
July 29 - August 2, 2026

Washington County Fair

Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

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This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 34 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-9pm; Thu-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm. Admission tickets are $12.
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Meeker County Fair
July 29 - August 2, 2026

Meeker County Fair

Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun, Wed 8am-6pm; Thu-Sat 8am-10pm. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include: demonstrations, kids area, games, carnival.
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Looney Daze
July 29 - August 2, 2026

Looney Daze

Downtown, Vergas, MN

Status: Updated 6/20/2026

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This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-7pm; Thu 10am-10pm; Fri 8am-12 midnight; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm.
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Vintage Band Festival
July 30 - August 2, 2026

Vintage Band Festival

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 7/2/2026

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This Minnesota Vintage will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 9:30am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5:30pm.
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River City Days
July 31 - August 2, 2026

River City Days

Bay Point Park, Levee Park, Central Park, Downtown, Memorial Park, Red Wing, MN

Status: Updated 6/12/2026

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This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 8am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, beer tent, games, demonstrations, kids area, car show, human foosball, tournaments.
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Scott-Carver Threshers Old Time Harvest Festival
July 31 - August 2, 2026

Scott-Carver Threshers Old Time Harvest Festival

Festival Grounds, Jordan, MN

Status: Updated 7/2/2026

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This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 7am-6:30pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: handcraft demonstrations, old time skill demonstrations.
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Tall Timber Days
August 1 - 2, 2026

Tall Timber Days

Downtown, Grand Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 6/14/2026

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This Minnesota Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-11:30pm; Sun 9am-11:30pm. This event will also include parade.
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Powderhorn Art Fair
August 1 - 2, 2026

Powderhorn Art Fair

Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 6/14/2026

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This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. This event will also include youth arts activities.
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Hanover Harvest Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Hanover Harvest Festival

Settlers Park, Bank West Lot, Hanover, MN

Status: Updated 6/22/2025

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This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-11:30pm.
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Minnesota Farmfest
August 4 - 6, 2026

Minnesota Farmfest

28366 County Highway 13, Morgan, MN

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

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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.
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Braham Pie Day
August 7, 2026

Braham Pie Day

Freedom Park, Main Street (HWY 107), Braham, MN

Status: Updated 4/23/2026

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This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-5pm. This event will also include: quilt show, pie baking contest,pie auction, pie eating contest, kids craft tent, car show.
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Kandiyohi County Fair
August 5 - 8, 2026

Kandiyohi County Fair

Fairgrounds, Willmar, MN

Status: Updated 6/19/2026

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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.
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We Fest Country Music & Camping Festival
August 5 - 8, 2026

We Fest Country Music & Camping Festival

Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN

Status: Updated 6/19/2026

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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 Wed-Sat 2pm-1am. Admission tickets are $140 - $1000.
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Art and Craft Affair
August 8, 2026

Art and Craft Affair

Railroad Park, Battle Lake, MN

Status: Updated 3/11/2026

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This Minnesota Art Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. This event will also include free activity booth for kids.
5.00/5
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Corn Days Festival
August 8, 2026

Corn Days Festival

Church of St. George, Long Lake, MN

Status: Updated 10/28/2025

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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.
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Northwoods Art & Book Festival
August 8, 2026

Northwoods Art & Book Festival

Hackensack Center of Town, Hackensack, MN

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

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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.
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Freeborn County Fair
August 4 - 9, 2026

Freeborn County Fair

Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, MN

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

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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.
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Benton County Fair
August 4 - 9, 2026

Benton County Fair

Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-5pm.
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Saint Louis County Fair
August 5 - 9, 2026

Saint Louis County Fair

Fairgrounds, Hibbing, MN

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

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This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 3pm-11pm; Thu-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include varies each year.
4.40/5
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Mille Lacs County Fair
August 5 - 9, 2026

Mille Lacs County Fair

Fairgrounds, Princeton, MN

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

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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.
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Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival
August 6 - 9, 2026

Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival

El Rancho Manana, Richmond, MN

Status: Updated 4/22/2026

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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.
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Spirit Valley Days
August 6 - 9, 2026

Spirit Valley Days

Grand Ave. between 59th Ave. W and Central Ave., Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 6/19/2026

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This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5.
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Irish Fair of Minnesota
August 7 - 9, 2026

Irish Fair of Minnesota

Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

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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.
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Flekkefest
August 7 - 9, 2026

Flekkefest

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

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

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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.
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