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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

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.
Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days

Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes, MN

Status: Updated 11/13/2024

This Minnesota Festival 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 9am-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.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Various Locations, Blooming Prairie, MN

Status: Updated 5/9/2025

This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
July 3 - 5, 2026

Spicer Fourth of July

City-Wide, Spicer, MN

Status: Updated 10/7/2025

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.
Starbuck Heritage Days Craft Show
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Starbuck Heritage Days Craft Show

Downtown, City Park and Airport, Starbuck, MN

Status: Updated 5/18/2025

This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.
South Saint Louis County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

South Saint Louis County Fair

South Saint Louis County Fair, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 5/15/2025

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 Wed-Fri 8am-10pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
Cannon Valley Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Cannon Valley Fair

Fairgrounds, Cannon Falls, MN

Status: Updated 5/1/2025

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 Thu-Sun 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $4.
Downtown Duluth Days
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Duluth Days

Downtown, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 5/22/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 13 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-8pm; Thu 10am-5pm.
Luverne's Hot Dog Nite
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Luverne's Hot Dog Nite

Main Street, Luverne, MN

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

This Minnesota Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5:30pm-9pm. This event will also include: weiner dog races, pie social, dancing,athletic demonstrations, hot dog nite triathlon.
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.
Aitkin County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Aitkin County Fair

Aitkin County Fairgrounds, Aitkin, MN

Status: Updated 5/8/2025

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 Wed 8am-9pm; Thu-Fri 8am-11pm; Sat 8am-7pm.
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.
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

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.
Sixteenth Mayer Rising Community Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Sixteenth Mayer Rising Community Festival

Mayer Community Center, Mayer, MN

Status: Updated 7/9/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths.
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.
Winona County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Winona County Fair

Winona County Fairgrounds, Saint Charles, MN

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

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.
Polk County Fair
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Polk County Fair

Polk County Fairgrounds, Fertile, MN

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

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.
Cities / Towns
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