Minnesota's Summer Art Scene
Minnesota's summer art festivals are not just events; they are curated experiences that blend creativity, culture, and community. For those with a penchant for the finer things, the state offers a selection of art festivals that promise sophistication and artistic excellence. Here's a guide to the most distinguished art festivals in Minnesota for Summer 2025
Stone Arch Bridge Festival - June 14–15
Think cobblestone charm meets modern artistry.
This riverside festival showcases over 200 artists with the city skyline as your backdrop.
Grab a glass of something chilled, stroll the booths, and don’t miss the live mural work and curated music stage.
📍Along the Mississippi, downtown Minneapolis
Loring Park Art Festival - July 26–27
A gem in the heart of the city, this smaller, more curated fair offers a calm park setting with 140 hand-picked artists.
Expect jazz, sculpture, textiles, and food trucks that punch above their weight.
It’s like walking into an open-air gallery with a picnic blanket.
📍Loring Park, Minneapolis
Grand Marais Arts Festival - July 12–13
A coastal town with Lake Superior just steps away.
This two-day festival blends the natural beauty of the North Shore with 70+ regional artists. Perfect for a weekend escape.
Think art, forest air, and charming cafes in one curated experience.
📍Downtown Grand Marais
SoMi Art Fair (formerly Uptown Art Fair) August 2–3
A reinvention of the beloved Uptown Fair, now with more intention and intimacy.
With over 340 juried artists, this elevated experience includes wine lounges, shaded rest stops, and interactive art walls.
📍Bachman’s Garden Center, Minneapolis
Powderhorn Art Fair - August 2–3
Community-forward and artsy with an edge.
You’ll find pottery, woodwork, and global cuisine in a laid-back park setting.
It’s relaxed but still curated, perfect for those who want artistry without the crowd crush.
📍Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival -
August 9–10
Bold, colorful, and photo-ready.
This one’s for lovers of murals, installations, and performance art.
Think live chalk battles, DJ sets, and a vibe that’s equal parts edgy and elegant.
📍Downtown Minneapolis
Art in the Gardens - August 15–17
Art, nature, and peace.
Stroll through manicured gardens while browsing fine art booths, from sculpture to jewelry.
It’s a slower pace, ideal for a luxe, nature-meets-culture kind of afternoon.
📍Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
Minnesota’s summer art festivals are more than weekend events, they’re curated adventures into creativity, culture, and community.
Whether you’re wandering the winding paths of Loring Park, taking in the lakeside charm of Grand Marais, or sipping something chilled while admiring chalk art downtown, each festival offers something truly memorable for those with a taste for the exceptional.
But let’s be honest, the best experiences happen when the logistics disappear.
That’s where Asst steps in. Need help scoring hard-to-find tickets? Want a private car to the Stone Arch Bridge or a custom itinerary for your art-filled day?
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Let the art inspire you. We’ll handle the rest.
