American Craft Fest
Explore regional craft culture and engage with hands-on activities at this free, all-ages event.
American Craft Fest is the summer’s best opportunity to discover handmade objects by up-and-coming makers from across the region. Visitors will shop extraordinary work by more than 30 emerging artists, participate in fun and educational hands-on activities led by local arts organizations, and savor local beer, beverages, and food-truck fare.
Event details.
Thank you for joining us for Craft Fest!
American Craft Fest St. Paul took place at the Union Depot in St. Paul, MN, June 8–9, 2024. It featured 37 artists across 11 categories.
What to expect.
Plan your visit to one of Minnesota’s top craft events.
Hands-on activities
Shoemaking with Amara Hark-Weber
Make-and-take activities with the American Swedish Institute
Broom-making with Fireweed Community Woodshop
Hands-on takeaway yarn-wrapped bookmark with Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Stained glass demonstration with Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Art
Flower pound printing activity with Textile Center
Screen printing activities with Curiosity Studio
Emerging artist market
Shop unique handmade goods from more than 30 up-and-coming artists and makers from across the country working in basketry, ceramics, clothing, furniture, glass, metal, and textiles. Discover something special and find a perfect handmade treasure to take home.
Food and drink
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3 Jäg Design
Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Jewelry - Metal
Location R3O
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Metal
Location R2A
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Based in Ely, MN
#Jewelry - Metal
Location R4N
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Based in Amston, CT
#Ceramics
Location R2O
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Based in Burnsville, MN
#Jewelry - Metal
Location R2K
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Jewelry - Metal
Location R3N
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Jewelry - Non-Metal
Location R3P
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Glass
Location R1M
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Jewelry - Metal
#Jewelry
Location R2N
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Based in St Paul, MN
#Glass
Location R4K
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Glass
Location R3F
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Based in Missoula, MT
#Homegoods - Other
#Mixed Media
Location R2B
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Based in Burnsville, MN
#Glass
#Mixed Media
Location R4C
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Jewelry - Non-Metal
Location R3D
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Jeff's Workshop
Based in Pharr, TX
#Wood
Location R1C
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Based in Minneapolis, MN
#Ceramics
Location R1F
Artists & exhibitors.
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31 artists
Show awards.
This year's event featured the inaugural Harlan Boss Scholarships.
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Harlan Boss scholarships are awarded to emerging artists who are Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color (BIPOC) or otherwise historically underrepresented, and who work and reside in Minnesota.