This is one of the quieter months for festivals. But never fear--as spring fully arrives with the promise of summer ahead, the busiest festival time of the year is not far away.
St. Paul
April 3
Easter Egg Hunt
What more festive place to hunt for Easter eggs than the James J. Hill House? Reservations recommended.
Owatonna
April 10-11
The Minnesota Alpaca Expo
Get your quota of cute and fuzzy at the Alpaca Expo. See the alpacas, shop, eat, watch demonstrations, and wish you owned an alpaca yourself.
Minneapolis
April 15-30
The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival
Two weeks of more than 100 films screened around the Twin Cities, including several entries by or about Minnesotans, as well as films from all over the world.
Lanesboro
April 16-18
Ibsen Fest
The Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro renews its commitment to Henrik Ibsen with this festival. You can see the rarely performed John Gabriel Borkman; attend lectures about it; watch Ibsen films; hear a type of music called “Norwegian Angst”; learn about period clothing; and, of course, try Scandinavian foods.
Mt. Iron
April 17
Iron Range Earth Fest
This is a new event for the Iron Range, and they’ve put together an impressive list of exhibitors, demonstration, and vendors, all in support of helping people live greener, more sustainable lives. Plus there’s food.
Roseville
April 24
Earth Day
Stop by the Harriet Alexander Nature Center to celebrate Earth Day. The event kicks off with a pancake breakfast, followed by crafts, entertainment, an art show, a Walking Parade, and tree planting. Early visitors will earn fun freebies, like BPA-free water bottles and garden seeds. Half-Price Books will be on hand with advice for recycling books.
St. Paul
April 23-25
Minnesota Horse Expo
Don’t like alpacas? Here’s another animal event for you. Breed demonstrations, farrier demos, horse sales, even a rodeo.
Harmony
April 23-25
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
It’s hard to imagine a more scenic art tour than this one, exploring the beautiful backroads of the southern Minnesota bluff region. Oh, and there’s art, too.
St. Paul
April 23-25
St. Paul Art Crawl
This biannual event gives you the chance to visit artists in their native setting.
April 29-May 2
Festival of Nations
Art, dances, music, food, and all kinds of educational and entertaining displays representing 90 different ethnic groups from around the world.
St. Paul
April 3
Easter Egg Hunt
What more festive place to hunt for Easter eggs than the James J. Hill House? Reservations recommended.
Owatonna
April 10-11
The Minnesota Alpaca Expo
Get your quota of cute and fuzzy at the Alpaca Expo. See the alpacas, shop, eat, watch demonstrations, and wish you owned an alpaca yourself.
Minneapolis
April 15-30
The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival
Two weeks of more than 100 films screened around the Twin Cities, including several entries by or about Minnesotans, as well as films from all over the world.
Lanesboro
April 16-18
Ibsen Fest
The Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro renews its commitment to Henrik Ibsen with this festival. You can see the rarely performed John Gabriel Borkman; attend lectures about it; watch Ibsen films; hear a type of music called “Norwegian Angst”; learn about period clothing; and, of course, try Scandinavian foods.
Mt. Iron
April 17
Iron Range Earth Fest
This is a new event for the Iron Range, and they’ve put together an impressive list of exhibitors, demonstration, and vendors, all in support of helping people live greener, more sustainable lives. Plus there’s food.
Roseville
April 24
Earth Day
Stop by the Harriet Alexander Nature Center to celebrate Earth Day. The event kicks off with a pancake breakfast, followed by crafts, entertainment, an art show, a Walking Parade, and tree planting. Early visitors will earn fun freebies, like BPA-free water bottles and garden seeds. Half-Price Books will be on hand with advice for recycling books.
St. Paul
April 23-25
Minnesota Horse Expo
Don’t like alpacas? Here’s another animal event for you. Breed demonstrations, farrier demos, horse sales, even a rodeo.
Harmony
April 23-25
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
It’s hard to imagine a more scenic art tour than this one, exploring the beautiful backroads of the southern Minnesota bluff region. Oh, and there’s art, too.
St. Paul
April 23-25
St. Paul Art Crawl
This biannual event gives you the chance to visit artists in their native setting.
April 29-May 2
Festival of Nations
Art, dances, music, food, and all kinds of educational and entertaining displays representing 90 different ethnic groups from around the world.
Ooh, do you get to spin some alpaca fleece? I'd be there...
Posted by: melanie | March 30, 2010 at 08:45 PM