Minnesota Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027
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Music Festival Gigs 2026–2027


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Farm and Home Show
March 7, 2026

Farm and Home Show

Windom Area High School, Windom, MN

Status: Updated 1/27/2026

A Trade Show organized by Windom Area Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8:30am-1:30pm.
Winter Bluegrass Weekend
March 6 - 8, 2026

Winter Bluegrass Weekend

Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, Plymouth, MN

Status: Updated 6/16/2025

A Bluegrass Festival organized by Minnesota Bluegrass Old Time Music Association.
This Minnesota Bluegrass Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-12 midnight; Sat-Sun 9am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $10 - $75.
Celtic Festival
March 14, 2026

Celtic Festival

Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead, MN

Status: Updated 1/30/2026

An Ethnic Festival organized by Moorhead Parks and Recreation.
This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: arts and crafts for all ages, informational booths, dancers.
Riverwalk Market Fair - May
May 16 - 30, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - May

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival
June 6, 2026

Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival

Saint Anthony Park Branch Library, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 2/15/2026

A Craft Show organized by Saint Anthony Park Library Association.
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.
Grand Old Day
June 7, 2026

Grand Old Day

Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 11/17/2025

A Festival organized by Grand Avenue Business Association.
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.
Art in the Park
June 20, 2026

Art in the Park

Sylvan Park, Lanesboro, MN

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

A Craft Show organized by Lanesboro Arts.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include family art activities and playground.
Food Truck Extravaganza
June 20, 2026

Food Truck Extravaganza

Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, MN

Status: Updated 9/9/2025

A Festival organized by Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: kids' activities, military activities, pizza eating contest.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
June 20 - 21, 2026

Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Minneapolis Riverfront, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 1/18/2026

A Music Festival organized by Mithun Enterprise.
This Minnesota Music Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: car show, youth activities.
Riverwalk Market Fair - June
June 6 - 27, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - June

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-1pm; Sun-Fri closed. This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Midsommardagen
June 27, 2026

Midsommardagen

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, Scandia, MN

Status: Updated 9/23/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by GammelgåRden Museum of Scandia.
This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: children's games, maypole dances, woodcarving demonstrations, hands-on arts and crafts.
Park Point Art Fair
June 27 - 28, 2026

Park Point Art Fair

Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, MN

Status: Updated 2/4/2026

An Art Show organized by Park Point Community Club.
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 . This event will also include art making activities.
Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace
June 27 - 28, 2026

Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace

Afton Town Square Park, Afton, MN

Status: Updated 9/9/2025

A Festival organized by Afton Area Business Association.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: demos, strawberry shortcake eating contest, petting zoo, bounce houses.
Art at Saint Kate's
July 11, 2026

Art at Saint Kate's

St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Craft Show organized by Artists' Circle.
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.
Two Harbors Heritage Days
July 9 - 12, 2026

Two Harbors Heritage Days

Downtown Two Harbors Depot Area, Two Harbors, MN

Status: Updated 10/14/2025

A Festival organized by Heritage Days.
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.
ArtStock Art, Wine, and Music Festival
July 11 - 12, 2026

ArtStock Art, Wine, and Music Festival

Parley Lake Winery, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

A Music Festival organized by Arts Consortium of Carver County.
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.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
July 18, 2026

Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN

Status: Updated 2/14/2026

A Festival organized by Hopkins Raspberry Festival.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
July 18, 2026

Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/25/2026

An Ethnic Festival organized by Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games, Inc..
This Minnesota Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 3 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.
Maple Grove Days
July 15 - 19, 2026

Maple Grove Days

Maple Grove Central Park, Maple Grove, MN

Status: Updated 1/18/2026

A Festival organized by Maple Grove Community Organization.
This Minnesota Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri 8am-10pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-8pm.
Arbor Lakes Art Fair
July 18 - 19, 2026

Arbor Lakes Art Fair

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

An Art Show organized by Maple Grove Arts Center.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include free children's art activities.
Riverwalk Market Fair - July
July 4 - 25, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - July

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Riverboat Days Festival
July 23 - 25, 2026

Riverboat Days Festival

Heritage Park, Wabasha, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Festival organized by Wabasha Kellogg Chamber of Commerce &Cvb.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 9am-12 midnight. This event will also include: parade, children's activities, live entertainment, vendor market, car show & more.
Scott County Fair
July 22 - 26, 2026

Scott County Fair

Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan, MN

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

A State Fair organized by Scott County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 32 +/- food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 12pm-12 midnight; Thu-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-7pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $20. This event will also include: draft horse shows, wed. night of destruction, tractor pulls, demo derby, kid's day thurs.
Marshall County Fair
July 22 - 26, 2026

Marshall County Fair

Marshall County Fairgrounds, Warren, MN

Status: Updated 1/5/2026

A State Fair organized by Marshall County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 16 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 6:30pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: horse, dog, cattle, sheep, swine shows, parade, demonstrations.
Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales
July 24 - 26, 2026

Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales

Glenwood City Park, Glenwood, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A Craft Show organized by Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, water ski show, kids games, pie eating contest, pancake breakfast, coronation.
Art in the Park
July 25 - 26, 2026

Art in the Park

City Park, Alexandria, MN

Status: Updated 1/12/2026

A Craft Show organized by Andria Theatre.
This Minnesota Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
Loring Park Art Festival
July 25 - 26, 2026

Loring Park Art Festival

Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN

Status: Updated 12/3/2025

An Art Show organized by Artists For Artists.
This Minnesota Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
Meeker County Fair
July 29 - August 2, 2026

Meeker County Fair

Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A State Fair organized by Meeker County Ag Society.
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.
Corn Days Festival
August 8, 2026

Corn Days Festival

Church of St. George, Long Lake, MN

Status: Updated 10/28/2025

A Festival organized by Church of Saint George.
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.
Northwoods Art & Book Festival
August 8, 2026

Northwoods Art & Book Festival

Hackensack Center of Town, Hackensack, MN

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

An Art Show organized by Northwoods Art Council.
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.
Freeborn County Fair
August 4 - 9, 2026

Freeborn County Fair

Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, MN

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

A State Fair organized by Freeborn County Agricultural Society.
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.
Irish Fair of Minnesota
August 7 - 9, 2026

Irish Fair of Minnesota

Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Music Festival organized by Irish Fair of Minnesota.
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.
Flekkefest
August 7 - 9, 2026

Flekkefest

Downtown, Veterans' Park, Athletic Park, Elbow Lake, MN

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

A Festival organized by Flekkefest.
This Minnesota Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-1pm. This event will also include: parade, special events, contests, kids, inflatable toys.
SpelmansstäMman
August 15, 2026

SpelmansstäMman

Gammelgården Museum, Scandia, MN

Status: Updated 11/12/2025

A Music Festival organized by GammelgåRden Museum of Scandia.
This Minnesota Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: hands-on historical activities, crafts for all ages, demonstrations, musicians parade.
Dakota County Fair
August 10 - 16, 2026

Dakota County Fair

Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A State Fair organized by Dakota County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 75 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon 12pm-10pm; Tue 7am-10pm; Wed 7am-10:30pm; Thu 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat 7am-11:30pm; Sun 7am-5pm. This event will also include: contests, open class exhibits, 4-h, grandstand shows.
Mower County Fair
August 11 - 16, 2026

Mower County Fair

700 12th Street SW, Austin, MN

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

A State Fair organized by Mower County Agricultural Society.
This Minnesota State Fair 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 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 7:30am-11:30pm; Sun 7:30am-6pm.
Brown County Free Fair
August 12 - 16, 2026

Brown County Free Fair

Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm, MN

Status: Updated 1/18/2026

A State Fair organized by Brown County Ag Society.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-11:30pm; Thu 10am-11:30pm; Fri 10am-12:30am; Sat 11am-12:30am; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: livestock shows, exhibits, kids day activities, senior day activities.
Carver County Fair
August 12 - 16, 2026

Carver County Fair

Fairgrounds, Waconia, MN

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

A State Fair organized by Carver County Agricultural Society.
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.
Sleepy Eye Summerfest
August 21 - 22, 2026

Sleepy Eye Summerfest

Sleepy Eye, Sleepy Eye, MN

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A Food Festival organized by Sleepy Eye Chamber of Commerce.
This Minnesota Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: food trucks, parade, water ski show.
Itasca County Fair
August 19 - 23, 2026

Itasca County Fair

Itasca County Fairgrounds, Grand Rapids, MN

Status: Updated 2/12/2026

A State Fair organized by Itasca County Agricultural Association.
This Minnesota State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kids day tractor pull, sawdust pile,baking contests,livestock judging, car races.
Riverwalk Market Fair - August
August 1 - 29, 2026

Riverwalk Market Fair - August

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Status: Updated 1/16/2026

A Marketplace Expo organized by Riverwalk Market Fair.
This Minnesota Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-1pm; Sun-Fri closed. This event will also include: kids' activities, demonstrations.
Lakeside Concert Series
June 19 - September 4, 2026

Lakeside Concert Series

Hackensack City Park Pavilion, Hackensack, MN

Status: Updated 11/18/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Northwoods Art Council.
This Minnesota Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Minnesota State Fair
August 27 - September 7, 2026

Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

A State Fair organized by Minnesota State Agricultural Society.
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.
 
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