Food and Drink
Minnesota Songkran Festival
Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe Minnesota Songkran Festival, organized by the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota, is an annual celebration of the Thai New Year open to attendees of all backgrounds. The festival offers a rich cultural experience, featuring traditional Thai music, dance performances, authentic cuisine, and interactive activities that highlight the beauty of cultural diversity and promote optimism...
Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair
Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN, United StatesCelebrate American Indian Month at Bloomington Civic Plaza during the Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair. Local Native artists will be selling unique items alongside performances, hands-on activities, and delicious food from indigenous food trucks.
Drag Queen Bingo
Nine Mile Brewing Company 9555 James Ave S Suite 290, Bloomington, MN, United StatesNine Mile Brewing hosts Blingo (Drag Queen Bingo) the last Monday of each month! Play 10 free games (with prizes) hosted by drag queen B. Louise.
GrillFest
CHS Field 360 N Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesMinnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience. Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and more on this fun-filled weekend at CHS Field – Home of the St. Paul Saints. Close your eyes and picture the perfect...
Grand Old Day
Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN, United StatesGrand Old Day is a longstanding tradition in Saint Paul, celebrated annually on the first Sunday in June along Grand Avenue. The largest one-day festival in the Upper Midwest attracts...
GrillFest
CHS Field 360 N Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesMinnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience. Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and more on this fun-filled weekend at CHS Field – Home of the St. Paul Saints. Close your eyes and picture the perfect...
Edina Art Fair
50th and France Edina, MN, United StatesThe annual Edina Art Fair will be held the first weekend of June in the 50th and France neighborhood of Edina. Shop from hundreds of vendors, enjoy delicious food and...
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
West River Parkway Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Stone Arch Bridge Festival is a beloved annual gathering of art, music, food, and community. Held on the Mississippi Riverfront, the festival is free to attend and will feature the works of over 200 artists.
Twin Cities Pride Festival
Loring Park Loring Greenway, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Twin Cities Pride Festival, scheduled for June 28-29, 2025, in Loring Park, Minneapolis, is Minnesota's second-largest festival and the largest free Pride festival, featuring LGBTQIA+ entertainment on four stages and over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses. Attendees can explore various areas such as the Cannabis Garden, Artist Alley,...
Taste of Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN, United StatesTaste of Minnesota is returning to downtown Minneapolis on July 5th and 6th, 2025, from 12 PM to 10 PM each day, featuring a variety of food vendors, live music, and entertainment along Washington Avenue and Nicollet Mall. This year's performers include Ludacris, NUR-D, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Cheap Trick.
Panda Fest
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe biggest Asian food festival in the U.S., Panda Fest, is coming to Mall of America's North Lot this July! Experience the food, art, and cultural traditions of Asia at this one-of-a-kind market and spot for all things panda.
Taste and Toast
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN, United StatesAt this annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, attendees enjoy fresh, local cuisine and regional wine and beer while listening to live music. This is a 21+ event, and all proceeds benefit the Arboretum!