Festival at a Glance

Take a Walk Through the Stone Arch Bridge Festival!

See more great walk-throughs on Walking Minnesota’s YouTube page.

Recognized!

Sunshine Artist magazine, www.sunshineartist.com, has announced the release of its 2023 200 Best, ranking the most profitable art and craft festivals in the country based on artists’ reported sales in 2022.

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.

The festival hosts 2 specialty markets:

Culinary Arts Market – located under the Hennepin Avenue Bridge.

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

2024 Artist Directory – COMING SOON
2024 Culinary Artist Directory – COMING SOON
2024 Vintage & Vinyl Directory – COMING SOON

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.

TAKE A LOOK BACK AT THE 2023 LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

2024 Live Music Schedule – COMING SOON!

 

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!

Family Activities Hosted by Mill City Museum

Families will find entertainment and activities in the Mill City Museum courtyard and surrounding area.

  • Don’t miss the large public art installation made possible by a St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board grant. Interact with artwork by six local artists highlighting the history and influences of the Mpls Riverfront. A huge thank you to Art to Change the World and Mill City Museum for their partnership on this special project.
  • Build a tapestry with the Earth Loom using recycled fabric and textiles.
  • Sit in with the folks from Art to Change the World and create art!
  • Learn and play with activities from the Mill City Museum.
  • Visit the KaiBi Mobile Family Care Center for privacy and comfort to feed, change diapers, pump, and provide comfort to your young ones.

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! Space is limited so register early. 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.

SEE SOME OF THE CARS THAT MIGHT BE THERE!

Festival Kickoff & After Parties Hosted by Pryes Brewing

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!