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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

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! Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

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Fairs & Festivals in Minnesota 2026–2027

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)
Stillwater Flea & Crafters Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Stillwater Flea & Crafters Market - June

Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 1/28/2025

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.
Park Point Art Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Park Point Art Fair

Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 2/27/2025

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 Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include art making activities.
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.
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.
Art of Possibilities Show & Sale
May - July 2026 (dates not updated)

Art of Possibilities Show & Sale

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Minneapolis, MN Or Online at

Status: Updated 12/2/2024

This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
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.
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.
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.
Cities / Towns
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