Time to get outside! As the weather warms up, head out and enjoy these spring festivals in Minnesota for 2026!
After a long Minnesota winter, spring feels like a true celebration. There’s no better way to enjoy it than by heading out to one of the many spring festivals happening across the state! From holiday festivals to itywide celebrations, there’s something for every family (and budget!).
Here’s a roundup of all of the spring festivals in Minnesota we could find. Our list is sorted based on the date of the festival, allowing you to follow along with your calendar.
Spring Festivals in Minnesota 2026
Read on to find when there is a festival happening near your community!
Minnesota Festivals in March
March 6 – 8: Houston – International Festival of Owls
March 14: Moorhead – Celtic Festival
March 19 – 22: Ely – Dark Sky Festival
Minnesota Festivals in April
April 10 – 11: St. Paul – International Festival of Minnesota
April 10 – 12: Winthrop – Grackle Days
April 10 – 12, 17 – 19, 24 – 26: St. Paul – Saint Paul Art Crawl
April 18: Virginia – Earth Fest
April 23-26: Minneapolis – Art in Bloom
Minnesota Festivals in May
May 2: St. Paul – Cinco de Mayo
May 2: St. Paul – Fraser Festival
May 3: Minneapolis – Mayday Festival
May 8 – 10: Anoka – Springtime & Sunshine Festival
May 8 – 10: Lake Elmo – Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival
May 15 – 17: Minneapolis – Art-A-Whirl
May 15 – 17: Preston – Trout Days
May 16: Gaylord – Plant Yourself in Gaylord
May 16: Lakeland – Belwin Bison Festival
May 16 – 17: St. Louis Park – Minnesota Songkran Festival
May 17: Sunburg – Syttende Mai Celebration
May 27 – 30: St. Paul – Flint Hills Family Festival
May 29 – 30: Owatonna – Spring into Summer at the Fairgrounds
May 29 – 31: Eden Prairie – Schooner Days
May 29 – 31: Morristown – Dam Days
May 29 – 31: St. Francis – Pioneer Days
May 30: Brooklyn Park – Tater Daze
May 30: Plymouth – Asian Fair
May 30: St. Paul – WaterFest
Do you have a favorite spring festival in Minnesota? Share it in the comments – we’re always looking for more thrifty finds!
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Ann Rinkenberger says
Gammelgården Museum has its annual Season Opening Day on Saturday, May 2nd. Here’s a link to read about all the activities happening that day from 10-4: https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/season-opening-day-2026/ . The museum is located in Scandia, Minnesota.