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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair is back for its third year. The fair will be held on Mother’s Day weekend, featuring a botanical market, more than 180 artist booths, live music, and food—just outside the Walker. May 9-10, Minnesota Sculpture Garden, 725 Vineland Pl., Mpls., homespunevents.com
Art-A-Whirl
The vibrant art scene of the Twin Cities comes alive at Art-A-Whirl, the largest open studio tour in the U.S., where hundreds of artists showcase their work in Northeast Minneapolis. For its 31st anniversary, enjoy a weekend of live music, explore galleries and studios, engage with local artists, and most importantly: Buy art. May 15-17, Northeast Minneapolis, nemaa.org
Indigenous Art Fair
In honor of American Indian Month in Minnesota, join the second annual Bloomington Indigenous Art Fair. Bring the family along for hands-on crafts, food, more than 40 Indigenous artists vendors, outdoor games, live performances, and more. May 17, Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 Old Shakopee Rd. W., Bloomington, bloomingtonmn.gov
Edina Art Fair
For some, this local-fave event is the true marker that summer has arrived. Celebrate in style by shopping local artists and vintage sellers, checking out food vendors and the beer gardens, and listening to music. June 5-7, 50th & France, 50thandfrance.com
St. Anthony Park Arts Festival
Connect with community at this annual one-day outdoor celebration in St. Paul’s St. Anthony Park neighborhood. With artists, musicians, art, a beer garden, and more, there’s never ending fun. June 6, Como and Carter Aves., St. Paul, sapfest.org
Art in the Hollow
Explore this gem in the art community, wandering through one of St. Paul’s most beautiful parks to find tons of local art. Grab your family and friends, then search for the art, food, and community. This year has face painting, mural demos, and live performances. June 6, Swede Hollow Park, 720 Payne Ave., St. Paul, artinthehollow.org
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
The Stone Arch Bridge Festival returns! Find more than 200 artists and culinary artists along with a variety of food vendors. Enjoy the view by the river, listen to live music, and enjoy the festivities at this summertime staple. June 20-21, W. River Pkwy., from 11th Ave. S. to 4th Ave. N., Mpls., stonearchbridgefestival.com
Art at St. Kate’s
Stroll St. Kate’s campus this summer for its annual art fair featuring over 100 juried artists. Spend the day outside with shaded trees, listen to musicians, and try foods from a variety of food trucks. July 11, St. Catherine University, Randolph and Cleveland Aves., St. Paul, artistscircle.org
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Need an excuse to visit Minnehaha Falls? Spend a summer day perusing the extended Vintage and Funky Fest and exploring food trucks at this Minnesota fave location. Visit booths from dozens of local artists (with items under $30 at every booth), enjoy live music, and kids can enjoy a variety of activities. July 17–19, Minnehaha Falls Park, Mpls., homespunevents.com
Loring Park Art Festival
The Loring Park Art Festival has been bringing art and community together for over 25 years, and this year promises over 150 visual artists selling original work, live music, and local food vendors. This family-friendly event also features activities and a culinary market. July 25–26, Loring Park, Mpls., loringparkartfestival.com
Powderhorn Art Fair
South Minneapolis’s annual event will include 200 artists, immersive installations, 18 food trucks, and more. August 1–2, Powderhorn Park, Mpls., powderhornartfair.com
Uptown Art Fair
The briefly remembered SoMi Art Fair is back in Uptown with its original name. Check out work from about 300 talented artists at this event by Seven Points. Enjoy live music, food trucks, live art demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Many of the proceeds go back to the community, so buy great art and support local artists. August 7–9, Uptown, Mpls., uptownminneapolis.com
Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival
Fall in love with the arts at this festival in Edina. Shop local vendors under the sunny backdrop of Centennial Lakes Park. September 12-13, 7499 France Ave. S, Edina, edinafallintothearts.com
Lakeville Art Festival
There’s the usual suspects of any local art fair—local artists, live music, food, and art demonstrations—but there’s also the wholesome community art project. September 19-20, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, lakevilleartscenterfriends.org
Last updated May 4, 2026.
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