Previously known as “Art in the Park” this juried fine art and craft fair has been a summer highlight for Northern Minnesotan residents and tourists since 1967. Vendors sell a wide variety of items including hand-crafted wood items, ceramics, apparel, jewelry, photography, metalworking, greeting cards, homemade preserves, soaps, stained glass, original paintings, garden art and more!

The two-day festival transforms historic Library Park and the Watermark Art Center grounds into a vibrant festival drawing thousands to Downtown Bemidji. In addition to exceptional art, both indoors and out, visitors can enjoy hands-on activities, demonstrations, live music, a food court, and outdoor picnic area.

For 2026, you can expect:

• 100+ artists and organizations represented
• Food court and picnic tent
• 2 stages with LIVE music
• Outside Creative Zone for all-ages activities
• Inside FREE Kids Make-n-Take projects
• Exhibits featured in all of the Watermark galleries
• Artist demonstrations
• Art for sale in SHOP 505 retail gallery