August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Minnesota
82 events happening across Minnesota in August 2026.
4.2(661)Olmsted County Fair
There will be 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, national musical acts, grandstand entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, food, and more.
3.9(88)Becker County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H and FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, grandstand events, midway entertainment, tractor parade, rides, vendors, great food and more.
4.3(206)Stearns County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, 4H and open class projects, draft horse parade, rooster crowing contest, carnival, demolition derbies, bingo, vendor exhibits, live music, great food, and more.
2.2(109)Starbuck Vintage and Artisan Market
A craft fair in Starbuck.
4.4(730)Anoka Gun and Knife Show
Buy, sell, trade or browse.
Hopkins 1st Saturday Farmers Market
This market will feature local fresh produce and farmstead products, poultry products, cheeses, meats, artisan products, handmade goods, food, and much more.
4.5(14)Minneapolis Food Truck Festival
There will be over 25 food trucks selling delicious eats with global cuisine options.
Shady Hollow First Weekend Flea Market
Come buy, sell, or bargain.
The Flags and Honor Car and Craft Show
It will host a diverse group of vendors including handmade crafters and makers, upcyclers, small business owners, direct sales/MLM vendors, food trucks, bakers, and many more.
3(4)West Side Arena 1st Saturday Flea Market
It will feature farmer’s market, antiques, vintage finds, collectible items, used and resale items, new merchandise, handmade crafts, local baked goods, food trucks, and more.
5(4)Aldrich Arena 1st Sunday Flea Market
A craft fair in Maplewood.
Little Canada Summer Open-Air Farmers Market
You will find a wide range of fresh local produce, meat, dairy, eggs, nursery plants, flowers, crafts, baked goods, specialty items, food and much more.
4.3(706)Benton County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, 4-H demonstrations, open class craft/agricultural exhibits, miniature horse show, livestock shows and auction, demolition derby, motocross, live music, midway entertainment, bingo, kids rides and games, talent show, tractor pull, K9 dog demonstrations, kids pedal tractor pull, talent shows, fair flea market, vendors, fair food, and more.
Forest Lake 1st Tuesday Arts in the Park
It will feature a diverse group of vendors, craft fair, farmers, live music, food trucks, and more.
4.6(21)The Farmfest Show
It bring together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and around the country.
4(59)St. Louis County Fair
An agricultural fair in Chisholm.
Hastings Midsummer Music and Market
There will be music in the park concert, food trucks, kids entertainment zone, and a craft maker market.
4.8(9)Lake County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, animals, amateur talent contests, ATV mud run, pie contest, tractor and equipment display, midway entertainment, live entertainment, beer and beverage garden, fair food, vendors, kids activities and more.
Rochester Thursdays Downtown Street Festival 1
This block-party-style event is one of largest art, food and music street festival in Southern Minnesota.
4.5(4)The 45th annual Spirit Valley Days
There will be parade, car show, cars, bikes, and big rigs, a craft and vendor fair, kidfest, food, and much more.
Becker 1st Friday Farmers Market
You will find fresh local produce, eggs, plants, honey, cookies, baked goods, jams, jellies and salsa, dog treats, homemade goods and crafts, wooden signs, homemade lotions and personal care products, and much more.
Grand Rapids Midsummer Art Walk
It will feature live music, art exhibits, artist demonstrations, food and more.
4.8(21)Battle Lake Art and Craft Affair
Come over to shop handmade, original arts and crafts from a group of crafters and artisans.
4.5(50)Foley Art Fest
It will host an assortment of artists and makers showcasing their original works in various media including photography, basketry, sculpture, metal, works on paper, glass, digital work, wood, painting, ceramics, 2d mixed media, decorative fiber, furniture, mixed media, leather, wearable fiber, jewelry, and more.
5(1)Hopkins 2nd Saturday Farmers Market
This market will feature local fresh produce and farmstead products, poultry products, cheeses, meats, artisan products, handmade goods, food, and much more.
4.9(29)Mankato Back to School Craft and Vendor Event
There will be a group of crafters and vendors selling their unique, quality handcrafted products.
Shady Hollow Second Weekend Flea Market
Come buy, sell, or bargain.
3(4)West Side Arena 2nd Saturday Flea Market
It will feature farmer’s market, antiques, vintage finds, collectible items, used and resale items, new merchandise, handmade crafts, local baked goods, food trucks, and more.
4.2(469)Aldrich Arena 2nd Sunday Flea Market
It will feature farmer’s market, antiques, vintage finds, collectible items, used and resale items, new merchandise, handmade crafts, local baked goods, food trucks, and more.
4.5(809)Dakota County Fair
An agricultural fair in Farmington.
Little Canada Open-Air Farmers Market
A craft fair in Little Canada.
4.4(47)Forest Lake 2nd Tuesday Arts in the Park
It will feature a diverse group of vendors, craft fair, farmers, live music, food trucks, and more.
4.3(103)Goodhue County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, nightly grandstand entertainment, demos, truck/tractor pulls, live music, puppet shows and lumberjack shows, fair food and more.
4.2(272)Mower County Fair
This fair will include 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, grandstand events, carnival, live entertainment, music, delicious food and more.
4.6(163)Stevens County Fair
This fair will include 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, live entertainent, carnival rides, midway entertainment, grandstand events, demo derby, vendors, beer garden, delicious food and much more.
4.5(396)Carver County Fair
This fair will feature live entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, amateur talent contest, tractor pull, pig racing, demolition derby, kids activities, midway entertainment, live music, demonstrations, vendors, fair food, and so much more.
4.3(119)Lyon County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, live entertainment, amusement rides, grandstand events, delicious food and much more.
4.3(55)Renville County Fair
This fair will include great entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits, animals, demo derby, competitions, vendors, food and much more.
City of Hastings Summer Music and Market
A craft fair in Hastings.
3.7(7)Thursdays Downtown
A craft fair in Rochester.
Becker 2nd Friday Farmers Market
You will find fresh local produce, eggs, plants, honey, cookies, baked goods, jams, jellies and salsa, dog treats, homemade goods and crafts, wooden signs, homemade lotions and personal care products, and much more.
Stacy Midsummer Farmers and Crafters Market
It will host a diverse group of vendors featuring local artisans, crafters, makers, growers, bakers, and many more.
4.4(730)Anoka Food Truck Festival
A craft fair in Anoka.
4.1(9)Buffalo Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Buffalo.
Granite Falls Squid Fest
A craft fair in Granite Falls.
Hopkins 3rd Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Hopkins.
Shady Hollow Third Weekend Flea Market
Come buy, sell, or bargain.
The Summer Craft and Gift Show
A craft fair in Mound.
West Side Arena 3rd Saturday Flea Market
A craft fair in Saint Paul.
4.2(469)Aldrich Arena 3rd Sunday Flea Market
A craft fair in Maplewood.
4.7(1138)Sociable Midsummer Craft Market
A craft fair in Minneapolis.
Forest Lake 3rd Tuesday Arts in the Park
It will feature a diverse group of vendors, craft fair, farmers, live music, food trucks, and more.
4.7(519)Steele County Free Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, animal shows and sale, live music on multiple stages, carnival games, amusement rides, petting zoo, classic car show, demo derby, grandstand/midway entertainment, merchandise vendors, beer garden, food vendors, and more.
4.3(89)Houston County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, horse shows, open class exhibits, carnival, contests, grandstand shows, music and entertainment, fair food and much more.
Hastings Thursday Music and Market
There will be music in the park concert, food trucks, kids entertainment zone, and a craft maker market.
4.3(106)Le Sueur County Free Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, carnival rides, livestock shows and sale, live music, grandstand entertainment, vendors, great food, and more.
4.9(118)Becker 3rd Friday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Becker.
4.5(77)Andover Summer Artisan Market
There will be over 30 vendors showcasing and selling a wide variety of homemade, handcrafted items.
4.4(201)Cambridge Artisans Of August Makers Market
There will be over 100 Minnesota’s best handmade crafters and vendors selling a variety of unique wares including home and seasonal decor, crafted woodwork, laser engraved wood and metal pieces, adorable pet apparel and treats, delicious handmade chocolate treats, salsas, jams and jellies, kids and adult personalized items, and so much more.
Hopkins 4th Saturday Farmers Market
This market will feature local fresh produce and farmstead products, poultry products, cheeses, meats, artisan products, handmade goods, food, and much more.
4.6(6358)MN Summer Renaissance Festival
Journey back in time to the 16th Century European Village.
4(5)Minnesota Summer Home Show
Meet some of top home experts and exhibitors in your area who will be offering their newest products and services to build or remodel your home.
Shady Hollow Fourth Weekend Flea Market
Come buy, sell, or bargain.
Shop the Lot Craft and Vendor Show
It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their items.
West Side Arena 4th Saturday Flea Market
It will feature farmer’s market, antiques, vintage finds, collectible items, used and resale items, new merchandise, handmade crafts, local baked goods, food trucks, and more.
Aldrich Arena 4th Sunday Flea Market
It will feature farmer’s market, antiques, vintage finds, collectible items, used and resale items, new merchandise, handmade crafts, local baked goods, food trucks, and more.
Maple Grove Makers Market
It will feature vintage shopping, local vendors, and timeless treasures.
Maple Lake Midsummer Makers and Growers Market
This market will feature local produce, talented artisans and vendors, food trucks, and more.
5(2)Forest Lake End of Summer Arts in the Park
It will feature a diverse group of vendors, craft fair, farmers, live music, food trucks, and more.
Hastings End of Summer Music and Market
There will be music in the park concert, food trucks, kids entertainment zone, and a craft maker market.
4.7(14654)Minnesota State Fair
This fair will feature grandstand shows, rides, great food, specialty sips, livestock shows and exhibits, vendors, fair food, and more.
4.9(8)The Stiftungsfest
This festival will feature live entertainment, softball tournaments, a polka church service, a variety of vendors, 5k fun run, family night for the kids, and much more.
Becker 4th Friday Farmers Market
You will find fresh local produce, eggs, plants, honey, cookies, baked goods, jams, jellies and salsa, dog treats, homemade goods and crafts, wooden signs, homemade lotions and personal care products, and much more.
4.8(226)Le Sueur Swap Meet and Flea Market
There will be an array of vendors selling their unique items.
Stacy Summer Friday Farmers and Crafters Market
A craft fair in Stacy.
Hopkins 5th Saturday Farmers Market
This market will feature local fresh produce and farmstead products, poultry products, cheeses, meats, artisan products, handmade goods, food, and much more.
4.7(361)Minnesota Summer Renaissance Festival
Journey back in time to the 16th Century European Village.
Shady Hollow End of Summer Flea Market
Come buy, sell, or bargain.
Stillwater End of Summer Flea Market
A craft fair in Stillwater.
West Side Arena 5th Saturday Flea Market
A craft fair in Saint Paul.
4.2(469)Aldrich Arena 5th Sunday Flea Market
It will feature farmer’s market, antiques, vintage finds, collectible items, used and resale items, new merchandise, handmade crafts, local baked goods, food trucks, and more.
4.7(13)Millstream Arts Festival
This festival will feature a great selection of local and regional artists showcasing their original works in various mediums.