Goodhue County Fair 159th

Carver County Fair 114th

Brown County Free Fair 159th

Art & Craft Festival 43rd

The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Art & Craft Festival from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (the 3rd Saturday in August). The annual Art & Craft Festival will be held at the Buffalo High School parking lots due to construction of downtown Buffalo. Approximately 190 art and craft vendors exhibit their appealing merchandise and food vendors tempt you to taste delicious treats. Please join us for a day of fun for the entire family. The festival takes place rain or shine. Free to the public. Artisans and crafters must exhibit handcrafted items only, making for a great artisan show to attend.

Minnesota Garlic Festival

The premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games…and lots of GARLIC – all in support of a healthy environment, sustainable farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota.

Steele County Free Fair

For one week each year the fairgrounds in Owatonna rivals a large shopping center. Vendors from 20+ states bring a wide range of goods, from crystal to quilts, art to furniture, potato peelers to RV's. Over 100 food stands will tease the taste buds of fairgoers and have them eating everything from cotton candy to prime rib. Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy events from pig races to the puppet shows. Thrill seekers will prefer the 30 plus midway rides or one of the many attractions. Music lovers of all ages can visit the FREE entertainment stages and tap their feet to all kinds of different music. The Grandstand offers eight shows from concerts to bull riding. With so much to see and do, it's no wonder that the Steele County Free Fair was named "One of the top events in North America".

Houston County Fair 160th+

McLeod County Fair 150th+

Ki-Chi-Saga Days 56th

Join our community to celebrate Ki-Chi-Saga Days, a great city festival with activities for all ages! The celebration is held in Moberg Park, but also includes other various locations throughout the city. Enjoy LIVE entertainment, including music, magician, petting zoo. There's fun for everyone from cribbage, garage sales, fishing, craft fair featuring 100+ vendors, food & more! FIREWORKS highlight the event on Saturday evening. This community celebration has been a great success because of our volunteers and donations from local businesses and others. Don't miss this wonderful community celebration! Check back for updates and find more details on the Schedule of Events, which will be posted closer to the event.

MN Renaissance Festival

Open Weekends Aug 22 - Oct 4 plus Labor Day, September 7 and Festival Friday, October 2

Minnesota State Fair

American Pottery Festival 27th

Austin ArtWorks Festival 15th

The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day outdoor event in Austin, Minnesota held annually—rain or shine—each August. Organized by Austin Area Arts (a local 501(c)3 nonprofit), the ArtWorks Festival is designed to offer a broad selection of experiences in the arts—visual, performing, literary, culinary, and more—in one celebratory weekend. We also strive to make our festival interactive by including family activities and demonstrations (e.g. glassblowing, wheel throwing, and metalwork). The festival is a staple of summer entertainment in the area, receiving rave reviews by local publications, thousands of visitors and community leaders. We are artist-friendly; please do not hesitate to call or email us directly with questions you may have.

Lady Slipper Doll Club Show & Sale 51st

Riverfront Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

Rain or Shine

Women of Today's Autumn Boutique 34th

You'll be sure to find items such as candles, furniture, holiday & seasonal, home accessories, clothing, jewelry, purses and much, much more! The vendor selection committee ensures that the very best quality and variety of exhibitors is upheld.

Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair

The Little Falls Area Chamber and Tourism is a proud event sponsor. The Arts and Crafts Fair brings over 125,000 visitors to the town. Our juried Arts and Crafts Fair brings over 600 vendors from all over the country and is considered among the top Arts and Crafts fairs in the Midwest Region. Established in 1973, the fair offers a variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more.