Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Running since 1985, the Westside Cinco de Mayo Festival in Saint Paul's West Side celebrates the community's Mexican heritage and serves as a means for preserving the area's rich culture and history. On Saturday, May 2, the main celebration along Cesar Chavez Street features 80 nonfood vendors and 40 food vendors, a parade, live music across multiple stages, and family programming. The celebration is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees. Vendors offer authentic dishes, crafts and handmade goods, and the event features a Kid's Zone with games and activities alongside live music and dance performances.

Massive neighborhood street festival on Grand Avenue — one of the Midwest's largest one-day events.

Multiple festivals and events held on Harriet Island along the Mississippi River in St. Paul.

Large holiday shopping event at the RiverCentre with 350+ vendors of gifts, decor, and specialty items.

Largest Irish fair in the nation on Harriet Island Regional Park along the Mississippi River.

Hip downtown St. Paul market in the Lowertown arts district with local growers and artisan food vendors.

Home improvement and remodeling expo at Saint Paul RiverCentre with hundreds of exhibitors.

All-night public arts festival in downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis with large-scale installations.

Annual celebration of St. Paul's historic Rondo African American community with music, food, and culture.

Running since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival is the oldest winter festival in the United States and draws 250,000+ visitors across January–February each year. Held across downtown Saint Paul—Rice Park, Landmark Center, and the State Fairgrounds—the 10-day carnival features two parades, ice and snow carving competitions, live music, and an outdoor bar and food truck festival. Expect strong foot traffic and established crowds. Vendors must carry $1.5M liability insurance and provide health permits; applications require early commitment.

One of Minnesota's most beloved markets in downtown St. Paul with 150+ vendors of local produce and goods.