Festivals in Waconia, MN.
State Fairs, Craft Shows
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 Waconia, MN — upcoming
September 19, 2026
Nickle Dickle Day
City Square Park, Waconia, MN
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-5pm.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
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.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Carver County Fair
Fairgrounds, Waconia, MN
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 30+ food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 8am-9pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $9. This event will also include: live music & grandstand events daily, midway, animal exhibits, horticulture & craft.
