Festivals in Saint Paul, MN.
Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations
Excelsior Apple Days
September 18 - 20, 2026
(952) 686-6046
Downtown - Excelsior, MN
Since 1935, Excelsior Apple Days has been a cherished lakeside tradition celebrating the best of our community. Join us on the shores of Lake Minnetonka for a weekend filled with local artists and vendors, live music, family activities, delicious food, apple traditions, and small-town charm. From the street market and the Kids Corner to apple pie contests, history tours, a lively beer and wine garden, and entertainment from local favorites and renowned bands, Apple Days offers something for everyone.
Clara City Fall Arts, Craft and Gift Show
November 7, 2026
briggsmotley.com
(320) 905-1779
Clara City High School, Catholic Church, City Hall - Clara City, MN
This is a Fantastic show. Extensively advertised via newspaper, Radio, postcards, and social media. Buildings are filled with vendors and motor coach buses run between all locations. Food available Catholic Church and at the High School, Kettle Korn at City Hall.
Events in Saint Paul, MN — upcoming
September 19, 2026
Capital City Fest 2026
Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 7/29/2026
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. This event will also include wrestling and car show.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 10/7/2025
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include bake sale and lunch.
December 4 - 6, 2026
Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show
St. Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 8/5/2026
This Minnesota Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $15.
December 4 - 6, 2026
Landmark Center Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
Landmark Center, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
This Minnesota Vendor Event will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5.
December 4 - 6, 2026
Christmas Boutique
St Matthews Episcopal Church, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/14/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include: takeout bacon and vegetarian fried rice for purchase fri., sat. and sunday.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Art at Hidden River
Hidden River Middle School, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 12/12/2025
This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 5 - 20, 2026
Minnesota Merry Market
Minnesota State Fairgrounds (in the North End Event Center), Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 9/10/2026
This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
January - February 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Various Locations, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
This Minnesota Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Minnesota Horse Expo
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
This Minnesota Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $49.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival
Saint Anthony Park Branch Library, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 2/15/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include art activities for children and adults.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Grand Old Day
Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 11/17/2025
This Minnesota Festival will have corp./information and fine art exhibitors, and 80 food booths. There will be 6 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, family area, art fair, sporting activities.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Shadow Falls Art Fair
50 Mississippi River Blvd, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 6/4/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
MSRA Back to the 50s' Cruise-N-Art Craft Fair
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 6/14/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $13 - $15.
June - July 2027 (dates not updated)
White Bear Lake Manitou Days
White Bear Lake, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
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.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
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.
July 17, 2027
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 8/1/2026
This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-8:30pm. Admission tickets are $20. This event will also include: traditional scottish cultural activities: highland dance, harp, bagpipes, athletics.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
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.
August - September 2027 (dates not updated)
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 300 food booths. There will be 10 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: parade, midway, livestock exhibits, horse shows, demonstrations, contests, kids area.
