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 (2026 Directory coming soon!)
The festival hosts 2 specialty markets:
Culinary Arts Market – located under the Hennepin Avenue Bridge. VIEW THE 2026 CULINARY ARTIST LIST.
Vintage and Vinyl Market – located on West River Parkway across from the Guthrie Theatre.
We are proud to announce that the Stone Arch Bridge Festival and Loring Park Art Festival will partner with the Minnesota Artists Guild (MAG) for the 2026 festival season.
Our artists are paramount to the success, credibility, and spirit of our festivals, and this partnership is a clear expression of that commitment. By aligning with the Guild’s artist-centric leadership and expertise, we aim to deepen the support, visibility, and professional development opportunities available to our creative community.
This collaboration will further elevate two important artist programs:
Together in 2026, we look forward to strengthening our creative ecosystem, supporting artists at every stage of their careers, and celebrating the talent and professionalism that make our festivals exceptional.
The Minnesota Artists Guild — a nonprofit, member-based professional development organization and sponsored project of Springboard for the Arts — supports artists across disciplines, including visual arts, music, and literature. Through monthly Connection Salons, networking happy hours, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities, MAG fosters meaningful, in-person community building that aligns beautifully with the mission of our festivals.
Cities 97.1 Stage is located just north of the Hennepin Ave. Bridge along the Mississippi River.
Stone Arch Bridge Stage is located just south of the Stone Arch Bridge next to the food court in the parking lot of Mill Ruins Park.
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!
FREE family activities in the Ruin Courtyard
Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm
Visit the SciMathMN STEM Activity Area for hands-on STEM experiences designed for kids and families to explore together! Participants will have the chance to meet STEM role models from museums, nonprofits, schools, and industry partners while engaging in interactive activities that spark creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving.
The activity area will showcase STEM opportunities that exist right here in our communities and help families discover real-world examples of science, technology, engineering, and math all around them. From everyday problem-solving to exciting career pathways, kids will see how STEM connects to the world they live in and imagine the possibilities for their own futures.
The Family Activities Area is packed with fun for kids and parents alike! Enjoy interactive activities, family-friendly contests like the Hula Hoop Contest and Crazy Dad Dance Contest, and live entertainment from Twin Cities favorite DJ Kid Dance. It’s the perfect place to play, laugh, and make festival memories together.
Daily Contests:
1 pm • Hula Hoop Contest
2 pm • Crazy Dad Dance Contest
3 pm • Hula Hoop Contest
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/
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.
Questions? Email Lynne Belsha
Saturday night, 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!
