Considered to be one of the finest art festivals south of the river, the Lakeville Art Festival is held the third weekend in September in historic downtown Lakeville, Minnesota on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Featuring 100+ juried artists on the park-like grounds using a unique circular arrangement of artist booths, the Lakeville Art Festival provides an intimate and accessible setting to enjoy fine art.

Come out and support our local artists!  This free festival will host over 100 juried exhibiting artists in ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and wood.

Food
Each year the Lakeville Art Festival features delicious culinary vendors offering diverse food and beverage selections.

Baldy's BBQ: BBQ and fixin's
Boppas Popcorn Shack: Fresh homemade kettlecorn
Groveland Confections: Beautiful hand made chocolates and other treats
Home Town Creamery: Award winning gourmet ice cream
Kalcessions: Asian inspired delights and Pete's Fresh Cut Potato Blossoms
RIvera's Food Truck: Fresh Authentic Mexican, including street tacos
Pizzeria 201: Fresh wood fired pizzas
The Lemon: Fresh squeezed lemonade and iced coffee
Thumbs Cookies: Gourmet mini cookies

Schedule of Events

Music On The Main Stage
10am - 12pm: Boston Imposters
12:30pm - 2:30pm: The Jugsluggers
3pm - 5pm: Emilio Scarano

On the Grounds All Day: Paul Imholte, wandering musician

Artist Demonstrations
Enjoy live artist demonstrations throughout the festival. Visit the demo booth on the south side of the grounds.

8am - 10am: Helena Leary-Heinz: Pottery/ Wheel throwing
10am - 11am: Barb Hughes: Pottery/Wheel throwing
11am-12pm: Sonya Honaker: Lampworking
12pm - 1pm: Laura Presley: Painting
1pm-2pm: Katrina Ulrich: Block Printing
2pm - 4pm: Sonya Honaker: Lamp working