Summer Festivals in the Twin Cities
Summer festivals are what the Twin Cities do best, and with warmer days and nights pulling everyone outside, it’s officially the season to gather and celebrate. Whether you want to dance in the streets at PrideFest, cozy up under the stars for free concerts, or eat your way around the city, this roundup of summer festivals has something for every family on the calendar this year!
Check out our Calendar of Events for even more amazing things to do this summer!
https://www.exploreminnesota.com/ summer festivals
JUNE SUMMER FESTIVALS in the TWIN CITIES
Edina Art Fair | 50th & France – Edina
June 5 @ 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Edina Art Fair is a community-driven celebration and, at 59 years strong, the longest-running and l...
Edina Art Fair | Nolan Mains 50th & France – Edina
June 5 @ 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Edina Art Fair is a community-driven celebration and, at 59 years strong, the longest-running an...
2026 artOPENer St. Croix Valley Studio Tour | St Croix Valley
June 5 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for the 2026 annual artOPENer St. Croix Valley Studio Tour, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to e...
Asian Street Food Night Market | Pan Asian Center – Maplewood
June 5 @ 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Asian Street Food Night Market Returns in 2026 — Now at a New Location! We are thrilled to...
Osceola Rhubarb Fest | Millpond Park – Osceola, WI
June 6 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rhubarbarians! A town wide festival where everything is rhubarb. Pancake breakfast, huge pie and bak...
St. Anthony Park Arts Festival | St. Anthony Library – Minneapolis
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the 57th Annual St. Anthony Park Arts Festival, a celebration of art, community, and cre...
MN Comic Book Association SpringCon | MN State Fairgrounds
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us on June 6th 10:00AM – 5:00PM to experience over 200 tables of creators, vendors, act...
Train Days | Union Depot
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All aboard for Train Days 2026! 🚂 Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 ! Join us for a FREE celebr...
St Anthony Park Arts Festival | Como and Carter Avenues – St Paul
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Each first Saturday in June, the St. Anthony Park Arts Festival transforms our charming St. Paul nei...
Edina Art Fair | 50th & France – Edina
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Edina Art Fair is a community-driven celebration and, at 59 years strong, the longest-running and l...
2026 artOPENer St. Croix Valley Studio Tour | St Croix Valley
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the 2026 annual artOPENer St. Croix Valley Studio Tour, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to e...
Edina Art Fair | Nolan Mains 50th & France – Edina
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Edina Art Fair is a community-driven celebration and, at 59 years strong, the longest-running an...
Art in the Hollow | Swede Hollow Park – St Paul
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable Art Festival celebrating creativity in all its facets! Experience a vib...
Asian Street Food Night Market | Pan Asian Center – Maplewood
June 6 @ 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The Asian Street Food Night Market Returns in 2026 — Now at a New Location! We are thrilled to...
Minneapolis Rodeo 2026 | Surly Brewing Festival Grounds
June 6 @ 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Minneapolis Rodeo is the Twin Cities’ first outdoor PRCA Pro Rodeo and country music festival,...
5th Annual Sharpening | Lake of the Isles Pencil
June 6 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The public is invited from 1:00 to 2:30 pm for Sharpening Festivities. As the Pencil is a “living...
Train Days Music Fest
June 6 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate summer and 100 years of Union Depot with a free, all-ages outdoor concert on the South Law...
Grand Old Day | Grand Ave – St Paul
June 7 @ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Get ready to kick off summer in style at the biggest free celebration in the Midwest – Grand...
Train Days | Union Depot
June 7 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All aboard for Train Days 2026! 🚂 Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 ! Join us for a FREE celebr...
Edina Art Fair | 50th & France – Edina
June 7 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Edina Art Fair is a community-driven celebration and, at 59 years strong, the longest-running and l...
2026 artOPENer St. Croix Valley Studio Tour | St Croix Valley
June 7 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the 2026 annual artOPENer St. Croix Valley Studio Tour, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to e...
Edina Art Fair | Nolan Mains 50th & France – Edina
June 7 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Edina Art Fair is a community-driven celebration and, at 59 years strong, the longest-running an...
Asian Street Food Night Market | Pan Asian Center – Maplewood
June 7 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The Asian Street Food Night Market Returns in 2026 — Now at a New Location! We are thrilled to...
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
DODs Days | Rec Center – St. Louis Park
June 11 @ 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dads of Down Syndrome (DODs) is launching its first annual “DODs Days” music festival fundraiser...
STP Pride Festival | Dual Citizen Brewing – St Paul
June 13
This two-day festival is back at Dual Citizen, celebrating and supporting queer youth in St. Paul. E...
ChalkFest | Maple Grove
June 13 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Maple Grove Chalkfest is an annual street art festival in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where professional...
Deutsche Tage | Germanic American Institute
June 13 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
One of St. Paul’s longest-running ethnic festivals, the family-friendly event takes place on the g...
Surly’s 20th Anniversary Party | Surly Brewing
June 13 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On Saturday, June 13, Surly Beer Hall will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a full day of festivi...
St. Paul Water Lantern Festival | Phalen Beach House
June 13 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers...
STP Pride Festival | Dual Citizen Brewing – St Paul
June 14
This two-day festival is back at Dual Citizen, celebrating and supporting queer youth in St. Paul. E...
ChalkFest | Maple Grove
June 14 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Maple Grove Chalkfest is an annual street art festival in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where professional...
Deutsche Tage | Germanic American Institute
June 14 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
One of St. Paul’s longest-running ethnic festivals, the family-friendly event takes place on the g...
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
June 17 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
MarketFest | White Bear Lake
June 18 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us every Thursday for Marketfest, featuring live music, delicious food, children’s activi...
Twin Cities Jazz Festival | Mears Park – St Paul
June 19 @ 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a non-profit organization with a mission to keep the art form of ja...
Stone Arch Bridge Festival | W. River Parkway – Minneapolis
June 20 @ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The festival hosts 200+ top artists from across the US. Categories include photography, painting, je...
Midsummer Celebration | Viking Lakes – Eagan
June 20 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for our magical Midsummer Celebration filled with games, music and activities! Inspired by t...
Summerfest | The Draw – Ramsey
June 20 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Minnesota small businesses, makers, and vendors will gather at The Draw in Ramsey on June 20 for Ram...
Twin Cities Jazz Festival | Mears Park – St Paul
June 20 @ 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a non-profit organization with a mission to keep the art form of ja...
30th Annual Community Peace Celebration | Carty Park
June 20 @ 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It’s a milestone year! We are gathering to celebrate 30 years of peacemaking, unity and art. This ...
Stone Arch Bridge Festival | W. River Parkway – Minneapolis
June 21 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The festival hosts 200+ top artists from across the US. Categories include photography, painting, je...
Twin Cities Pride – Family Fun Day | Como Park East Pavillions – St Paul
June 21 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for an action packed celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ families at our annual Family Fun Day! This F...
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
MarketFest | White Bear Lake
June 25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us every Thursday for Marketfest, featuring live music, delicious food, children’s activi...
Twin Cities Pride – Youth Night | Loring Park – Minneapolis
June 26 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Twin Cities Pride Youth Night is back for year 3! Join us as we kick off the festival with a night o...
Strawberry Festival | Afton
June 27 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get ready for a sweet summer celebration! The 2026 Afton Strawberry Festival returns to the charming...
Twin Cities Pride | Loring Park – Minneapolis
June 27 @ 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second-largest festival and the largest FREE Pride ...
Strawberry Festival | Afton
June 28 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Get ready for a sweet summer celebration! The 2026 Afton Strawberry Festival returns to the charming...
Twin Cities Pride | Loring Park – Minneapolis
June 28 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second-largest festival and the largest FREE Pride ...
JULY SUMMER FESTIVALS in the TWIN CITIES
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
July 1 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
MarketFest | White Bear Lake
July 2 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us every Thursday for Marketfest, featuring live music, delicious food, children’s activi...
Taste of Minnesota | Nicollet Mall & Washington Ave – Downtown Minneapolis
July 3 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We’re turning up the volume on everything that makes Minnesota shine! From crave-worthy food v...
Taste of Minnesota | Nicollet Mall & Washington Ave – Downtown Minneapolis
July 4 @ 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We’re turning up the volume on everything that makes Minnesota shine! From crave-worthy food v...
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
July 8 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
MarketFest | White Bear Lake
July 9 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us every Thursday for Marketfest, featuring live music, delicious food, children’s activi...
Art at St Kate’s | St. Catherine University – St Paul
July 11 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Art at St. Kate’s is a juried art fair produced by Artists’ Circle to celebrate local art and fi...
GenX Fest | The ROC – St Louis Park
July 12 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
GEN X FEST is an all-day, all-ages celebration of music, nostalgia, movement, and community — buil...
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
July 15 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
MarketFest | White Bear Lake
July 16 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us every Thursday for Marketfest, featuring live music, delicious food, children’s activi...
Lumberjack Days | Stillwater
July 17 @ 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for one of Stillwater’s favorite traditions, where the heart of Stillwater comes alive wit...
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair | Minnehaha Park and Falls
July 17 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair is an outdoor juried art fair held each summer in Minneapolis’s sceni...
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games | Macalaster College
July 18 @ 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
The Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games will take place on July 18th, 2026 on the beautiful...
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair | Minnehaha Park and Falls
July 18 @ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair is an outdoor juried art fair held each summer in Minneapolis’s sceni...
Lumberjack Days | Stillwater
July 18 @ 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for one of Stillwater’s favorite traditions, where the heart of Stillwater comes alive wit...
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair | Minnehaha Park and Falls
July 19 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair is an outdoor juried art fair held each summer in Minneapolis’s sceni...
Lumberjack Days | Stillwater
July 19 @ 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for one of Stillwater’s favorite traditions, where the heart of Stillwater comes alive wit...
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
July 22 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
MarketFest | White Bear Lake
July 23 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us every Thursday for Marketfest, featuring live music, delicious food, children’s activi...
Loring Park Art Festival | Loring Park – Minneapolis
July 25 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Loring Park Art Festival has been celebrating art and community since 2000. Set in the heart of ...
Loring Park Art Festival | Loring Park – Minneapolis
July 25 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Loring Park Art Festival has been celebrating art and community since 2000. Set in the heart of ...
Loring Park Art Festival | Loring Park – Minneapolis
July 26 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Loring Park Art Festival has been celebrating art and community since 2000. Set in the heart of ...
Loring Park Art Festival | Loring Park – Minneapolis
July 26 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Loring Park Art Festival has been celebrating art and community since 2000. Set in the heart of ...
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Music Series (with Food Trucks!) | Como Conservatory
July 29 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor concerts & activities in front of the ...
MarketFest | White Bear Lake
July 30 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us every Thursday for Marketfest, featuring live music, delicious food, children’s activi...
AUGUST SUMMER FESTIVALS in the TWIN CITIES
Rondo Block Party | Rondo Commemorative Plaza
August 1 @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
photo credit: Travis Lee Bigger, Better, and Bolder in 2026The 4th Annual Rondo Block Party is set t...
Twin Cities Irish Fest | Harriet Island – St Paul
August 7
Our annual festival is recognized as one of the most family-friendly events in the Twin Cities, one ...
Twin Cities Irish Fest | Harriet Island – St Paul
August 7
The Twin Cities Irish Fest is the flagship event of the historic Irish Fair of Minnesota (a 501(c...
Uptown Art Fair | Uptown – Minneapolis
August 7 @ 1:00 AM - 7:00 PM
After more than 60 years as one of the nation’s most celebrated art festivals, the Uptown Art Fai...
Twin Cities Irish Fest | Harriet Island – St Paul
August 8
Our annual festival is recognized as one of the most family-friendly events in the Twin Cities, one ...
Twin Cities Irish Fest | Harriet Island – St Paul
August 8
The Twin Cities Irish Fest is the flagship event of the historic Irish Fair of Minnesota (a 501(c...
Uptown Art Fair | Uptown – Minneapolis
August 8 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
After more than 60 years as one of the nation’s most celebrated art festivals, the Uptown Art Fai...
One the One Music Festival | Bloomington Central Station Park
August 8 @ 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The fifth annual On The One Music Festival is back at Bloomington Central Station Park in 2026! On T...
Twin Cities Irish Fest | Harriet Island – St Paul
August 9
Our annual festival is recognized as one of the most family-friendly events in the Twin Cities, one ...
Twin Cities Irish Fest | Harriet Island – St Paul
August 9
The Twin Cities Irish Fest is the flagship event of the historic Irish Fair of Minnesota (a 501(c...
Uptown Art Fair | Uptown – Minneapolis
August 9 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
After more than 60 years as one of the nation’s most celebrated art festivals, the Uptown Art Fai...
World Beat | The ROC – St Louis Park
August 9 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
WORLD BEAT is an all-day, all-ages celebration of global music, culture, movement, and community —...
Pig Roast and Family Farm Day | Community Center – Osceola, WI
August 15 @ 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Children’s crafts and games, face painting, garden and farm tours, crafts, and tractor hay rides p...
