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 567 events range from the quirky to the quintessential. The three biggest are: Minnesota State Fair, Uptown Art Fair 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.
Eden Prairie Schooner Days
May 31 - June 2, 2024
Eden Prairie Schooner Days
(612) 386-9309
Round Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN. Shuttles available - Eden Prairie, MN
Family-Friendly Market Fair! Commercial products, Crafts, Flea market items, 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, Ice Cold Beer, Wine, Seltzers, Pull Tabs Under the Big Top, and Much More! Courtesy shuttles and handicapped parking. Drop off area at the entrance.
ArtBlast
June 24 - 30, 2024
rosemountarts.com/artblast-2024
(952) 737-7887
Steeple Center, Rosemount Central Park, and others - Rosemount, MN
ArtBlast is a seven-day celebration of the arts, sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. ArtBlast is designed to provide Rosemount and the surrounding communities with the opportunity to experience many kinds of art in a single, art-filled week. The ArtBlast experience will include daily and nightly entertainment, performing arts, art exhibits, arts and crafts activities, a photo contest, and theater. New this year will be a Quilt and Fiber Art Show, and "Let's Play! Play in a Day; for 3rd - 6th graders ($25.) Most of the events take place at the Rosemount Central Park or the Steeple Center. Most of the events are FREE.
Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival
July 26 - 28, 2024
ely.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/..
(218) 365-6123
Whiteside Park - Ely, MN
Welcome to Ely's Signature Summer event! Now in its 45th year, this is the premiere festival of the region and draws over 40,000 people to shop the unique hand-crafted items and indulge in delectable foods. This festival features the work of more than 250 quality art, craft, and marketplace vendors. Take a break from shopping, relax in our beer tent, and enjoy a blueberry beer.
Ely's Harvest Moon Festival
September 6 - 8, 2024
ely.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/..
(218) 365-6123
Whiteside Park - Ely, MN
The Harvest Moon Festival features 125 artists and crafters. Select from functional and decorative pottery, hand-turned wooden bowls, beadwork, paintings, leather, and more. Select from a wide variety of items from the food court. Fall is a beautiful time of year to come to Ely.
Long Prairie Arts and Crafts Show and Sell
November 30, 2024
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(320) 732-2514
LPGE Secondary School - Long Prairie, MN
Annual Arts & Crafts Show in Long Prairie. The event is in a modern school. All booths are in the gym and commons. No hallways. No Steps. Concession stand all day. Great attendance. Free coffee. Free parking. Free admission. A local favorite event, drawing attendance from a large area.
July 20 - 21, 2024
Watermark Art Festival
Library Park and Watermark green space, Bemidji, MN
Status: Updated 10/10/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Otter Tail County Fair
Fairgrounds, Fergus Falls, MN
Status: Updated 5/8/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Fillmore County Fair
Fairgrounds, Preston, MN
Status: Updated 5/3/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Isanti County Fair
Fairgrounds, Cambridge, MN
Status: Updated 5/8/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Marshall County Fair
Marshall County Fairgrounds, Warren, MN
Status: Updated 1/26/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Chisago County Fair
Fairgrounds, Rush City, MN
Status: Updated 5/3/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival
The Midway, Hoyt Lakes, MN
Status: Updated 11/8/2022
July 2024 (dates not updated)
East Otter Tail County Fair
Fairgrounds, Perham, MN
Status: Updated 5/3/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Bavarian Blast
Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm, MN
Status: Updated 5/2/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Garrison Play Days Festival
Downtown Garrison, Garrison, MN
Status: Updated 5/19/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Slice of Shoreview
Island Lake County Park, Shoreview, MN
Status: Updated 5/3/2023
June 13 - July 25, 2024
Marketfest
Downtown, White Bear Lake, MN
Status: Updated 4/7/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Rhythm on the Rails - July
Downtown Shakopee, Shakopee, MN
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
July 27, 2024
Raedial Book Fair
Harriet Island Pavilion, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 4/8/2024
June - July 2024 (dates not updated)
Meet Me Under the Bridge - Free Concerts
Heritage Park Under The Bridge, Wabasha, MN
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
July 22 - 28, 2024
Olmsted County Fair
Fairgrounds, Rochester, MN
Status: Updated 1/31/2024
July 22 - 28, 2024
Olivia Corn Capital Days
Nester Park, Olivia, MN
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
July 23 - 28, 2024
Anoka County Fair
Fairgrounds, Anoka, MN
Status: Updated 3/15/2024
July 24 - 28, 2024
Scott County Fair
Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan, MN
Status: Updated 10/10/2023
July 24 - 28, 2024
Wright County Fair
Fairgrounds, Howard Lake, MN
Status: Updated 3/15/2024
July 26 - 28, 2024
Chaska River City Days
Chaska Lions Park, Chaska, MN
Status: Updated 2/24/2024
July 26 - 28, 2024
Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales
Glenwood City Park, Glenwood, MN
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
July 26 - 28, 2024
Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival
Whiteside Park, Ely, MN
Web: ely.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/..
Status: Updated 11/2/2023
July 27 - 28, 2024
Art in the Park
City Park, Alexandria, MN
Status: Updated 1/9/2024