2025 Festival at a Glance

Recognized!

Sunshine Artist magazine, www.sunshineartist.com, has announced the release of its 2024 200 Best, ranking the most profitable art and craft festivals in the country based on artists’ reported sales in 2023.

Congratulations to Stone Arch Bridge Festival who ranked No. 99 in the Fine Art & Design Show category!

200+ Juried Artist & Two Specialty Markets

The festival hosts 200+ top artists from across the US. Categories include photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture, woodworking, ceramics, printmaking, glass, and fine crafts.

VIEW THE 2025 ARTIST DIRECTORY

The festival hosts 2 specialty markets:

Culinary Arts Market – located under the Hennepin Avenue Bridge. (List coming soon!)

Vintage and Vinyl Market – located on West River Parkway across from the Guthrie Theatre

 

Two Live Music Stages

Cities 97.1 Stage is located just north of the Hennepin Ave. Bridge along the Mississippi River.

Star Tribune Stage is located just south of the Stone Arch Bridge next to the food court in the parking lot of Mill Ruins Park.

View the 2025 Live Music Schedule!

 

Contigo Minneapolis Dance Festival Presents: “Dancing by the Bridge”

Contigo Minneapolis Dance Festival presents Dancing by the Bridge! Find your groove on the Contigo Dance floor at the corner of Portland Avenue and West River Parkway. Contigo DJs will be spinning the sweet beats in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, East Coast Swing, Hip Hop, and more. Ever wanted to learn Salsa? Bachata? East Coast Swing? All in one weekend? Join in on a free dance lesson from local studios, watch performances, and join in some social dancing!

DAILY SCHEDULES COMING SOON!

Family Activities Hosted by Mill City Museum

 
What/Where: Free family activities in the Ruin Courtyard at Mill City Museum.
When: Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm

  • Make an “Exploding Washburn A Mill Book,” a make-it take-it craft activity highlighting the dramatic fires that have altered the building that is the home of Mill City Museum
  • Go on a scavenger hunt of the Washburn A Mill and win a prize
  • Learn about Minneapolis history with a museum guide

Art in Action – Live Art Demonstrations

Watch art come to life with live Art in Action demonstrations all along the festival route by our artistic and creative creators in the community: Northern Clay Center, Small Batch Henna & Craft, Aerialello, Tina’s Airbrush & Beauty, Art Ability, Munay (henna) Creations, Ollie Mae Enchanted Crafts, Supercharged Printmakers, Crayon Kelly and Art Battle Minnesota.

Read More About Our Partner Artists

KaiBi Mobile Family Care Center

The KaiBi Mobile Family Care Center provides caregivers with a comfortable space to care for little ones. Change diapers, feed, nurse, pump or provide sensory comfort in an inviting, sanitary, and air-conditioned space with minimal interruption to your Stone Arch experience.

Look for the KaiBi trailer outside the Mill City Museum Courtyard.

Learn more at: http://www.kaibimobile.com/

Art of the Car Display

Show off your vintage and collected cars! The show runs from 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Location: The beautiful West River Parkway along the Mississippi river near N 4th Avenue.

APPLICATIONS STILL OPEN!

Questions? Email Lynne Belsha

See More Cars from Previoius Festivals!

Interactive Glass Arts Market
Sunday, June 15, 2025

On Sunday, June 15, Minnesota glass artists will take over the Chicago Mall area between the Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater for the festival’s first ever interactive glass arts market! Hosted by Minnesota Legit, the interactive market will feature glass blowing demonstrations, 15-minute glass blowing workshops (first come first serve), local glass artists, and handcrafted pieces to take home.

When: Sunday, June 15, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Chicago Mall between the Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater

OFFICIAL FESTIVAL KICKOFF AND AFTER PARTIES

Pryes Block Party • June 14 & 15

Friday and Saturday nights, festival artists and attendees are invited by our sponsor, Pryes Brewing to their massive Block Party located just north of the festival site on West River Parkway. Enjoy live music on the outdoor stage, food and of course, great beer!

Special Thanks to These Sponsors!