Twin Cities weekend guide: Edina Art Fair, Grand Old Day, Keith Haring Fest
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The Edina Art Fair. Photo: Suzanne Ressemann of Zazil Studios
The Uptown Art Fair may be taking a break, but one of Minnesota's largest art events is already here: the 57th Edina Art Fair, which kicks off at 50th & France on Friday.
Zoom out: The jam-packed weekend features over 250 local and national artists, multiple beer gardens, live entertainment, a kid's zone, and a host of food trucks.
Pro tip: The fair estimates over 250,000 people visit each year. If you want to avoid a parking battle, there's a free shuttle from Edina City Hall on Saturday and Sunday. The event is also accessible via the Route 6 and 46 bus lines.
- Open Friday 12pm–7pm; Saturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 10am–5pm. Free.
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🏳️🌈 The Walker's three-day Keith Haring Art Fest kicks off Thursday night with a party celebrating Ballroom culture in Minneapolis. The mini ball includes live drag performances and five ballroom categories — face, runway, bazaar, performance and best dressed. 5–9 pm. Free
🐢 "Shell-abrate" turtles at a party devoted to them in Plymouth's French Regional Park on Saturday, 11am–3pm. The aptly named Turtle Fest will feature live turtles, turtle-centered art, a trivia challenge, photo booth and food trucks. Free
🏆 A cornhole tournament is taking over Number 12 Cider on Saturday afternoon, and competition spots are still available. The stakes are high. The winner takes home $500. $40 entry fee per team
🚋 Transportation enthusiasts of all ages: Head to Union Depot this weekend for Train Days, a family-friendly festival with train equipment tours, model trains, historic exhibits and more. Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.
- Those who want to start the party early can also get a free Metro Transit pass and take the Green Line, which stops directly in front of Union Depot. Free
🎉 Sunday is Grand Old Day in St. Paul! Proclaimed the largest free one-day street festival in the Midwest, the unofficial kickoff to summer features live entertainment across eight stages, a beer garden, vendors, food trucks, kids activities and much more. 9am–6pm. Free, with VIP options