American Craft Fest St. Paul 2026
Explore regional craft culture and engage with hands-on activities at this free, all-ages event.
American Craft Fest is the summer’s best opportunity to discover craft from across the region. Participate in fun hands-on activities for all ages led by local arts partners, shop handmade work by early-career artists, and savor local beverages and food truck fare.
Event details.
Dates:
June 13–14, 2026
Tickets:
Free to all; registration required.
Location:
Union Depot, St. Paul, MN
Preview Party:
Details coming soon!
Exhibitor applications now open
Apply to sell your work at next year's event!
Participation is open to early-career artists and makers who create work that reflects the diversity of craft. Applications are open through December 2, 2025.
All are welcome to apply, with priority given to members of ACC’s Early Career Artist Program!
Vendor applications now open
Even more ways to sell at next year's event!
In addition to early-career artists, ACC has opened applications for food trucks, food & beverage vendors, and artist activations, such as tarot card reading, tin-type photography, make-your-own-bouquet, and other experience-based small businesses.
ACC will begin reviewing vendor applications on December 2, 2025, and then on a rolling basis until mid-March, 2026.
What to expect.
Early-career artist market
Shop handcrafted goods from early-career artists and makers from across the region.
Artists to be announced May 2026!
Hands-on activities
Participate in fun and educational activities and demonstrations led by local arts organizations and community partners.
Regional food & drink
Sample and purchase food and beverages from a variety of local and regional vendors.
Craft fair awards.
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With support from the Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts, ACC provides financial and professional development resources to early career craft artists residing in Minnesota who are Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color (BIPOC) or otherwise historically underrepresented. This initiative enriches our regional community by fostering sustainable craft-centered careers.