Discover 199 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Minnesota. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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The other 149 upcoming Minnesota fairs, after the 57 above. Open a month, then any fair for dates, booth fees, and how to apply.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 973 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Minnesota, with 199 coming up and 19 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $4150, averaging roughly $160 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Minnesota right now are Minneapolis (30), Saint Paul (12), Rochester (8), Mankato (7), Eden Prairie (7), Anoka (6). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Minnesota is busiest in November, December, March based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 13, 2026 for Holiday Craft and Gift Show - Shopping Event - FREE ADMISSION!.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in Minnesota? Read the Minnesota permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 199 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Minnesota, out of 973 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Minnesota typically start around $10 and average about $160, with larger juried shows charging up to $4150. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Minneapolis (30 upcoming), Saint Paul (12 upcoming), Rochester (8 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Minnesota.
19 Minnesota fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 13, 2026 for Holiday Craft and Gift Show - Shopping Event - FREE ADMISSION! in St. Cloud. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.