Fairs/Festivals
Art in the Park Festival 2026 - Lanesboro Arts
Lanesboro, Minnesota
No Jury fee: $0
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
The 45th annual Art in the Park fine art festival in Lanesboro, Minnesota on Saturday, June 20th features fine art booths, and family art activities in the midst of mature shade trees in the beautiful setting of Sylvan Park. The event is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that June 20th is the Saturday before Father's Day. Hosted by LANESBORO ARTS, a multidisciplinary nonprofit with a 45 year legacy of supporting art and artists in the scenic Lanesboro area, the annual Art in the Park festival is southern Minnesota’s longest running fine art fair! Renowned for quality, variety and value, Art in the Park attracts thousands of regional patrons to Sylvan Park in Lanesboro each year.
Nestled in the heart of Bluff Country along the Root River, Lanesboro is the hidden gem of Southeastern Minnesota. With an extraordinarily high density of creative activities concentrated in such a small community, Lanesboro (pop. 724) was declared one of the country’s “Top 12 Small Town Artplaces” in 2013 by Artplace America. The Root River State Bike Trail, rated one of the best trails in Minnesota, runs right through Lanesboro’s authentic 19th century downtown. This picturesque hub of activity invites travelers of all stripes to indulge in one of many tantalizing restaurants or unique shops.
Nestled in the heart of Bluff Country along the Root River, Lanesboro is the hidden gem of Southeastern Minnesota. With an extraordinarily high density of creative activities concentrated in such a small community, Lanesboro (pop. 724) was declared one of the country’s “Top 12 Small Town Artplaces” in 2013 by Artplace America. The Root River State Bike Trail, rated one of the best trails in Minnesota, runs right through Lanesboro’s authentic 19th century downtown. This picturesque hub of activity invites travelers of all stripes to indulge in one of many tantalizing restaurants or unique shops.
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General Information
Art in the Park accepts applications in fine arts and crafts, with original and unique work made by the applicant in the areas of painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, glass, fiber, paper, jewelry, wood, textiles and mixed media. The 2026 festival will take place rain or shine. Applications from food vendors or non-arts crafters (coins, soap, essential oils, etc) are NOT accepted through Zapplication (e-mail artinthepark@lanesboroarts.org). There is NO jury application fee for the festival this year.
Early Career Artists – submit your application via the Lanesboro Arts Website. For information on what qualifies artists as Early Career or established: Click here.
2026 Prizes: $500 Best in Show, $150 Award of Excellence, and $100 Best Early Career Artist.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:
Applications are not accepted after May 31st.
Please contact Lanesboro Arts with any questions about Art in the Park, or about the application process. 507-467-2446 x4 or artinthepark@lanesboroarts.org. Please contact us with any special circumstances or if you need to know before May 31st if you'll be invited to participate in the fair.
Early Career Artists – submit your application via the Lanesboro Arts Website. For information on what qualifies artists as Early Career or established: Click here.
2026 Prizes: $500 Best in Show, $150 Award of Excellence, and $100 Best Early Career Artist.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:
- February 11, 2026 - Application available on zapplication.org
- March 23, 2026 - Application window CLOSED for Jury process
- March 27, 2026 - Application window OPENS for wait list. Artists who applied before the deadline will be notified by the Jury
- June 5, 2026 - Artist Accept & Purchase Deadline
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 6:00am artist check in. 10am-5pm Art in the Park festival
Applications are not accepted after May 31st.
Please contact Lanesboro Arts with any questions about Art in the Park, or about the application process. 507-467-2446 x4 or artinthepark@lanesboroarts.org. Please contact us with any special circumstances or if you need to know before May 31st if you'll be invited to participate in the fair.
Application Requirements
- All items for sale at Art in the Park must be the handiwork of the exhibiting artist(s). Work made with the use of commercial kits, imported for resale, or mass production are not accepted. Artists determined by Lanesboro Arts staff to be in violation of this rule will be immediately escorted off festival premises and future applications will be disqualified.
- No food or commercial items will be permitted.
- Applications are only accepted from fine artists (NO flea markets, etc)
- No electric hook-ups are available and portable generators will not be permitted.
- All exhibitors are required to obtain a Minnesota sales and use tax number and to collect taxes (MN rate plus Fillmore County Transit is 7.375%). Contact MN Dept of Revenue at 651-282-5225 or www.taxes.state.mn.us to register and receive a sales & use tax number.
- Once an artist contract is signed and booth fee has been paid, if for any reason the artist withdraws from Art in the Park, the booth fee will be returned minus a $20 handling fee if notification of this is received prior to May 31st. After May 31st there will be no refund of booth fee.
- Artists will keep external noise at their booth to a minimum, in respect of neighboring booths, and in order that guests may enjoy the live music at the Art in the Park festival.
- Lanesboro has many camping sites with hook-ups and showers, including the Sylvan Park campground adjacent to the festival site. Advance reservations CAN NOT be made for the campgrounds. Please contact the City of Lanesboro with questions regarding the campgrounds.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
120
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
100
Booth Information
- Booth fee is $120 per 12' x 12' space; double spots can be purchased for an additional $100.
- Returning artists may request same booth # or close proximity to previous years.
- Artists supply their own tent and display materials, including chairs and tables. As this is an outdoor event, please make sure the tent and display are able to withstand rain and other weather conditions.
- Electric hook-ups are not provided and there will be no portable generators during the fair.
- A Minnesota sales and use tax number is required for all taxable sales.
- Booth spaces will be marked and ready for set-up at 6 a.m. on the day of the festival.
- Sorry, there is no Wi-Fi available at Sylvan Park.
- Artist welcome station will include rolls and coffee at 6 a.m. during set up.
- Artist booth set-up may only begin on or after 6 a.m. the morning of the event. As per the City, artists may not set-up booths the evening prior to the event.
Refund Policy
Once an artist contract is signed and booth fee has been paid, if for any reason the artist withdraws from Art in the Park, the booth fee will be returned minus a $20 handling fee if notification of this is received prior to May 31st. After May 31st there will be no refund of booth fee.
No refunds will be given on application fees for any reason.
No refunds will be given on application fees for any reason.
Additional Fees
Booth fee: $120
Second booth payment for double-wide site: $100
Art in the Park T-Shirt (New 2026): $15
Lanesboro Arts Logo T-Shirt: $15
Terms to Apply
No Jury fee: $0