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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

July 29 - August 2, 2026

Washington County Fair

Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

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.
July 29 - August 2, 2026

Meeker County Fair

Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

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.
Spirit Valley Days
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Spirit Valley Days

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

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

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. This event will also include: west duluth pageant, parade, entertainment, food, car show (guss rd.)
Vintage Band Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Vintage Band Festival

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

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 Sat 9am-10pm.
Minneapolis Food Truck Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Minneapolis Food Truck Festival

420 SE Main St., Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 4/2/2025

This Minnesota Food Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
Hanover Harvest Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Hanover Harvest Festival

Settlers Park, Bank West Lot, Hanover, MN

Status: Updated 6/22/2025

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.
Sibley County Fair
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Sibley County Fair

Fairgrounds, Arlington, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $8 - $17. This event will also include: livestock shows, kids day, nightly drawings, carnival, great family experience.
Looney Daze
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Looney Daze

Downtown, Vergas, MN

Status: Updated 6/26/2025

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 Thu 5pm-7pm; Fri 10am-10pm; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 9am-4pm.
Parkers Prairie Fall Festival
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Parkers Prairie Fall Festival

City Park, Parkers Prairie, MN

Status: Updated 6/19/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 7pm-9pm; Fri 4pm-12 midnight; Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 8am-5pm. This event will also include: classic car show sunday, car burn, aquatic center, inflatables, volleyball tourn.
River City Days
August 2026 (dates not updated)

River City Days

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

Status: Updated 6/24/2025

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.
Scott-Carver Threshers Old Time Harvest Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Scott-Carver Threshers Old Time Harvest Festival

Festival Grounds, Jordan, MN

Status: Updated 6/20/2025

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.
Tall Timber Days
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Tall Timber Days

Downtown, Grand Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

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.
Powderhorn Art Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Powderhorn Art Fair

Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

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

Minnesota Farmfest

28366 County Highway 13, Morgan, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

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.
August 7, 2026

Braham Pie Day

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

Status: Updated 4/23/2026

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.
Wild Nights - MN Zoo
June - August 2026 (dates not updated)

Wild Nights - MN Zoo

Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

This Minnesota Festival will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $30 - $40.
Renville County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Renville County Fair

Fairgrounds, Bird Island, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $7 - $15.
August 8, 2026

Art and Craft Affair

Railroad Park, Battle Lake, MN

Status: Updated 3/11/2026

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.
August 8, 2026

Corn Days Festival

Church of St. George, Long Lake, MN

Status: Updated 10/28/2025

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.
August 8, 2026

Northwoods Art & Book Festival

Hackensack Center of Town, Hackensack, MN

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

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.
August 4 - 9, 2026

Freeborn County Fair

Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, MN

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

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.
August 4 - 9, 2026

Benton County Fair

Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

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.
Goodhue County Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Goodhue County Fair

Goodhue County Fairgrounds, Zumbrota, MN

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 8am-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $20.
August 5 - 9, 2026

Saint Louis County Fair

Fairgrounds, Hibbing, MN

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

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.
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