2025 Activities
Participating Artist Lists
COMING SOON!
The Flavor Zone featuring the Emerging Artists Market
This dynamic pop-up experience will be the hub for emerging artists, creativity, and hands-on experiences at the Loring Park Art Festival! Hosted by Flavor World, this vibrant space brings together artists, interactive activities, live entertainment, and a marketplace filled with fresh, boundary-pushing art. Whether you're here to discover your next favorite artist, get inspired, or dive into a creative experience yourself, this is where innovation meets expression. Join us and be part of a movement that empowers artists and leaves the world more creative than we found it!
Entertainment and Live Music
Westminster Stage
Located lakeside near the playground.
Presented by Westminster Presbyterian Church
Saturday and Sunday
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Noon - 2 pm |
Artist Kat Parent will paint with Westminster Associate Director of Music Kenneth Vigne on piano |
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2 pm |
Dancer Eve Schulte |
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3 pm |
Westminster BlueGrass Band |
Neighborhood Stage
Located by the Loring Park Garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts.
Live music begins at 1 pm each day. Schedule to be announced soon!
Saturday and Sunday
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12:30 pm |
Live Art Battle |
ARTS ALIVE!
Discover the magic of Arts Alive! Be captivated by the incredible craftsmanship and entertainment offered by our talented Arts Alive partners.
Aerialell0 - aerial dance and bubble art
ArtAbility/People Incorporated - collaborative community painting
Supercharged Printmakers - screenprinting, etching, wood cut and linoleum printmaking
The Calli Art - scenery and portrait painting demonstrations
Whimsical Faces - face painting
Non-Profit Partners
Visit our guest non-profit organizations:
Agate Housing and Services
Basilica of St. Mary
Fair Trade Minneapolis
GreenLight Fund Twin Cities
Little Charity Book Truck
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
Kids Art Project
Shop at the art fair while your kiddo is working on an art project! Thanks to Tonya and the staff at Loring Park Recreation Center.
Here are the details:
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation staff will lead children in creating an art project while parents/guardians shop at the Loring Park Art Festival. Up to 12 children at a a time can stay and create their own art for up to 30 minutes. So, plan your 30-minute child-free time to visit your favorite artist or check out some new ones!
Parents or Guardians must sign up at the Loring Park Community Arts Center when you drop off your child. The program is free for children ages 4-14 and is open from 12-5pm on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27.