Excelsior Art on the Lake

June
11th-12th

Excelsior Art on the Lake is a high-profile event that provides an inspiring experience for both the artists and the public.

Over 140 artists will be displaying original works amidst live music and a variety of food offerings.

Location:
Water Street
Downtown Excelsior 55331

Lanesboro Art in the Park

June
18th

10am-5pm

Featuring fine art booths and family art activities in the beautiful setting of Sylvan Park.
Art in the Park is southern Minnesota’s longest running fine art fair! Renowned for quality, variety and value.

Location:
200 Parkway Ave S
Lanesboro, MN 55949

Lemonade Concert & Art Fair

June
23rd

11am-8:30pm

In its 49th year, St. Cloud State's signature family-friendly summer event delivers art, crafts, music, food, lemonade and more.

Location:
St Cloud State University Campus

Park Point Art Fair

June
25th-26th

10am-5pm

For 50 years the Park Point Art Fair has been one of the region's, if not the state's, premiere art fairs. Featuring 110 artist from across the region and nation.

Location:
5000 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Grand Marais Arts Festival

July
10th-11th

9am-5pm
10am-4pm

The Grand Marais Arts Festival is a juried fine arts festival and a microcosm of the Midwest arts scene. The event is known for its high-quality exhibitors, and the scenic location on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Location:
101 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604

Bemidji Art in the Park

July
16th-17th

10am-5pm
10am-4pm

The juried fine art and craft fair has been a summer highlight for Northern Minnesotan residents and tourists since 1967. Vendors sell everything from hand-crafted wood items, ceramics, apparel, jewelry, photography, metalworking, greeting cards, stained glass, original paintings, and more!

Location:
505 Bemidji Avenue N.
Bemidji, MN 56619

Loring Park Art Festival

July
30th-31st

10am-5pm

Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased.

Location: 
1382 WILLOW STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55403

Northwoods Art & Book Festival

August
13th

9am-3pm

Northwoods Art & Book Festival is the longest-running art and book festival in Minnesota. Experience the festive atmosphere and enjoy this one-day amazing festival of high-quality art, literature, music, and food.

Location:
3rd Street & Lake Avenue,
Hackensack, MN 56452

Austin Artworks Festival

August
27th-28th

9am-5pm
10am-4pm

The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day outdoor event in Austin, Minnesota held annually each August. The Festival offers a broad selection of experiences in the arts—visual, performing, literary and more—in one celebratory weekend.

Location:
125 4th Ave NE
Austin, Minnesota 55912

Edina Fall into the Arts Festival

September
10th-11th

10am-6pm
10am-5pm

The festival aims to present an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as returning favorites representing diverse media such as photography, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fiber, wood, and painting. 

Location:
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Avenue
Edina, Minnesota 55435

Lakeville Art Festival

September
17th-18th

10am-5pm
10am-4pm

  Considered to be one of the finest art festivals south of the river. Featuring approximately 100 juried artists on the park-like grounds using a unique circular arrangement of artist booths, the Lakeville Art Festival provides an intimate and accessible setting to enjoy fine art.

Location:
20965 Holyoke Ave,
Lakeville, MN 55044

Red Wing Arts Festival

October
8th-9th

10am-5pm
10am-4pm

  Festival visitors can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be inspired, whether it’s listening to concerts in the bandshell, watching live painting, creating something beautiful, or eating delicious food.

Location:
Downtown Red Wing
Red Wing, Minnesota 55066