Visit the St. Croix River town of Afton for a FREE two-day outdoor festival June 27th- 28th, 2026.
Besides enjoying some delicious fresh, locally grown strawberries, they’ll also have 90+ artist vendors showcasing and selling their goods, vintage and 2nd-hand vendors selling repurposed or vintage treasures and a business expo.
You will find great food, live music, and fun activities for the entire family.
This year, an expanded food alley offering of delicious items for you to eat. Maybe start out grabbing a burger from the Lions Club and washing it down with fresh-squeezed strawberry lemonade from Mister Lemonade.
There are fun activities for the kids (and adults!) too. The local Girl Scouts will have a FREE balloon craft and coloring activities. On Saturday morning they welcome back the beloved Live Animals of the St. Croix show.
Plus there is live music on two different stages and the always entertaining strawberry shortcake eating contest.
The Afton Strawberry Festival will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, MN, which is located along the scenic St. Croix River. The 2026 Afton Strawberry Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, June 28th from 10am to 4pm.
3418 St. Croix Trail South
Afton, MN 55001
This unique community festival honors the long, rich heritage of strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800’s. Find this event at Afton Town Square Park.
Check out their Facebook Event for a full schedule of events.
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