Twin Cities Art Fairs In July-Aug 2022
The Twin Cities area is host to several great art shows. You can expect to not only find interesting and fantastic artisans, but also all sorts of yummy food trucks and great entertainment for everyone. Below is a list of the art festivals that will take place for the rest of the summer season:
Grand Marais Art Festival
Features 85 juried artists and is known best for its high quality art and scenic views of the North Shore. July 9–10, 5th St., Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org
Wine Meets Art Festival
The best wine pairing includes art! Luckily, St. Croix Vineyards will be packed with local artists, crafts, and music to enjoy with food and their award-winning wines. July 9–10, Manning Ave., Stillwater, discoverstillwater.com
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Over 150 artist booths and half a dozen food trucks popping up along the falls in July. The zero waste art fest will also have community booths, live music and dance performances all weekend long. July 15–17, Minnehaha Ave., Mpls., minnehahafallsartfair.com
Arbor Lakes Art Fair
Held during Maple Grove Days, there’s plenty to do besides perusing work from local artists. Head out to the medallion hunt, parade, and other celebrations. July 16–17, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, maplegroveartscenter.org
Blueberry Art Festival
This three-day event draws 240 artists, crafters, and makers to Whiteside Park. Not to mention Ely’s annual Operation Blueberry (which starts July 22) of blueberry themed treats for a food and art celebration. July 29–31, Whiteside Park, Ely, ely.org
Loring Park Art Festival
The ponds and gardens of Loring Park are the perfect backdrop for browsing art. With 140 artists selling original work, musicians, performances, children's activities and food, there will be something for everyone. July 30–31, Willow St., Mpls., loringparkartfestival.com
Uptown Art Fair
One of the most attended events in Minnesota (second only to the State Fair), this is the biggest art fair in the Twin Cities. It brings over 350 artists, food, entertainment, and activities to the heart of Uptown. August 5–7, Hennepin Ave., Mpls., uptownminneapolis.com
Powderhorn Art Fair
Represents over 150 juried artists spanning across 20 mediums. This year, there will be new immersive art installations and a beer garden plus over a dozen food vendors. August 6–7, 35th St., Mpls., powderhornartfair.com
Downtown Mpls Street Art Festival
The relatively new, free, and unique downtown art experience celebrates street art in all of its forms. The fourth-annual iteration will be the largest one yet with more performing artists than ever and a headlining concert. August 13-14, downtown Mpls., mplsstreetartfest.com
Art in the Garden
This unique intersection of artistry and nature has live music and works of art all surrounded by the beauty of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. August 19–21, Arboretum Dr., Chaska, arb.umn.edu