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American Craft Fest St. Paul

Free, family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities, artist marketplace, and local food and beverage vendors

Minneapolis, MN
April 9, 2025

The American Craft Council (ACC) will present its second annual American Craft Fest at Union Depot in St. Paul, MN, June 28—29, 2025. This free, two-day immersive event is this summer’s best opportunity to discover craft from across the region. Visitors can participate in fun, hands-on activities led by local arts organizations, shop extraordinary work by more than 50 early career artists, and enjoy local beverages and food truck fare.

After a successful launch in 2024, this family-friendly event builds upon ACC’s legacy of bringing together the vibrant craft community in the Twin Cities. ACC has hosted events in the Twin Cities for more than 35 years, and the organizations offices have been located in Minneapolis since 2010.

“ACC’s in-person events foster joy and community-building, support craft-centered livelihoods, and build an appreciative audience for the handcrafted,” said Andrea Specht, ACC Executive Director. “American Craft Fest is about introducing a multigenerational audience to the richness and breadth of craft and to ACC as we celebrate the vitality of our region’s makers. We’re excited to collaborate with a range of local arts nonprofits, craft-centered small businesses, and some of our region’s most promising early career artists artists to create an immersive experience for people of all ages.”

Visitors can get hands-on experience through a variety of free activities and demonstrations led by some of the region’s top craft organizations and groups. Families, children, and visitors of all ages can engage with the craft community and discover new skills.

Activities and demonstrations will include:

  • Canoe and paddle making with Urban Boatbuilders
  • Make-and-take pendant making with Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
  • Spoon forging and other demonstrations with Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
  • Astrological readings by Silver Rising Astrology
  • Tin Type photography by Blkk Hand Tin Type
  • And more!

Attendees can shop the work of over 50 early career artists and discover a wide range of artistic styles. Whether you are a craft enthusiast or simply looking for a fun weekend activity to do with friends and family, you will enjoy connecting with makers while exploring mediums such as ceramics, glass, jewelry, clothing, and more.

Artists will be announced soon!

Visitors can also enjoy local beverages and food truck fare at the event. Vendors will include:

  • Midwest gluten-free fair foods from Auntie M’s Gluten Free
  • Eggrolls from Eggroll Queen
  • Traditional Mexican fare from El Jefe Food Truck
  • Coffee from Lowertown Bike Shop
  • And more!

A full list of activities, artists, and vendors will be announced soon.

WHAT:

American Craft Fest St. Paul

WHEN:

Saturday, June 28, 2025—Sunday, June 29, 2025

WHERE:

Union Depot
214 4th Street East
St. Paul, MN 55101

HOURS:

Saturday: 11:00 AM—5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM—4:00 PM

Ticketed preview party: Saturday, 9:30 AM—11:00 AM

PREVIEW EVENT

Saturday, June 28, 2025: 9:30 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
$30 non-members / $25 members

Beat the crowds. 

Get an early look at one-of-a-kind work, enjoy a complimentary beverage, live music, and no lines for hands-on activities… plus door prizes!

TICKETS:

This is a free event for all ages, but registration is required. Advance registration available and walk-up registration Saturday and Sunday.

Register here.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

For media questions, images, and interviews with participating artists or American Craft Council representatives, contact Sarah Cassavant at [email protected].

ABOUT THE AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL:

The American Craft Council (ACC) is a nationwide, membership-based nonprofit working to foster livelihoods and ways of living grounded in the artful work of the human hand, creating a more joyful, humane, and regenerative world. Building upon an 80+ year legacy of tradition and innovation, ACC is part of a growing coalition of organizations, makers, and advocates building a movement that supports craft-centered livelihoods and ways of living—an American craft renaissance. Learn more and take part at craftcouncil.org.