Art in the Park

The 45th annual Art in the Park fine art festival will be held in Lanesboro, Minnesota on Saturday, June 20th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art in the Park 2026 will feature fine art booths, and family art activities amid mature shade trees in the beautiful setting of Sylvan Park. Admission is free. Accessible parking is available at Sylvan Park. Socialized dogs on leashes are permitted.

Hosted by Lanesboro Arts, a multidisciplinary nonprofit with a 40+ 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, unique shops, and natural wonders.

Artist Booths!

The focal point of Art in the Park is, of course, the art! Fine art and fine craft artist booths encircle Sylvan Park underneath canopies of shade, featuring a wide variety of artist-made work by over 100 artists from the tri-state region. Artwork includes paintings, photography, fine jewelry, textile rugs & quilts, hand thrown ceramics, stained glass, blown & fused glass sculptures, artworks utilizing reclaimed wood, stoneware clay pottery, metalwork, woven baskets, whimsical welded yard art, and more. Check out the bottom of this page for the list of artists who are confirmed for in Art in the Park 2026.

Interested in applying for the 2026 festival? – Learn More Here.

Food & Beverages!

Attendees will enjoy delicious and locally prepared foods at booths hosted by volunteers from local organizations. As well as food trucks from the surrounding area.

Available food and beverage options in 2026 coming soon!

Live Music!

Live music provides a joyful ambiance and additional entertainment to Art in the Park. Played from Sylvan Park’s central Gazebo.

2026’s Art in the Park will feature live performances from The Rutabaga Brothers, The Lonely Knees, Molly Brandt, and Loud Mouth Brass.

The Rutabaga Brothers are an upbeat and danceable R & B combo that is sure to bring a smile to your face. With selections by such artists as Wilson Picket, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Delbert McClinton, The Blues Brothers, Eddie Floyd, Etta James, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed and many others, The Brothers will have you rockin’ your blues away. The group consists of lead vocalist Mariah Ciangiola; keyboard player and vocalist David Harrenstein; percussionist Craig Johnson; guitar player Gary Marcoux; percussion, bass and keyboard player John Gaddo, guitar player and vocalist Keith Zeller, harmonica player Lee Loerch, saxophone player Nathan Davidson, and bass player Noah Short.

The Lonely Knees are a roots-driven trio out of small-town Minnesota that refuses to stay in one lane. Their setlist roams freely through modern indie, old-school country, ‘90s pop, and beyond, reworking each song down to its emotional and energetic core. At the center, husband-and-wife vocalists Dan and Stacie Conway trade melody and harmony with intuitive chemistry, their voices honed by years of singing together. Lead guitarist Anthony Keseley brings a distinct verve to every song, shaping each arrangement with his expressive, kinetic style. The result is a dynamic, high-energy performance that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

Molly Brandt has tales to tell you – her own, other real-life stories, and fictional fables that ring true no matter how much melodrama and poetic detail they contain. Like the storyteller himself, Tom T. Hall, Brandt knows just what to tell and what to hold back to fire up the listener’s imagination. Brandt has also inherited Dolly Parton’s knack for painting unvarnished pictures of poverty and struggle but performing them with glitz, style, and attitude. She dazzles when she takes the stage, first with her presence and statement outfits, then with her powerhouse vocals.

Loud Mouth Brass has a tasty musical recipe. While the band’s instrumental arrangements of music spanning the gamut from The Jackson Five to Fall Out Boy will make your feet get the urge to dance, with several originals in the mix, this brassy band still makes sure to keep things fresh. From the top of its blue sousaphone to the bottom of its thumping bass drum, this band exudes fun. The band’s line up consists of Becca Combs-Cawley (sousaphone), Melanie Brooks Dinh (tenor sax), Eric Stasheck (bari sax), Jon Knutson (trumpet), Alex Ortberg (drum set), and John Sievers (trombone). Don’t hesitate to get a little loud because Loud Mouth Brass won’t mind.

Kids & Family Activities!

Art in the park features various Art projects, Yard games, and other activities that are fun for the whole family!

Austin Area Art Works – Bubble station
All Glazed Up – Spin Art & Face Paint
Lanesboro Arts – Fathers Day Tie Making Station
Lanesboro Arts – Surprise Sculpture Installation
Commonweal Theatre Company – Coloring Pages and Costume Photo Booth

Volunteering at Art in the Park!

We need your help in making another successful Art in the Park festival possible! Please sign up in support of Lanesboro Arts and this amazing, long-standing community event. Shifts are available helping with the Set-Up/Tear-Down, Information, Family Art, and Beer Booths. All ages welcome!

To Sign up please contact Kara Maloney at kara@lanesboroarts.org

Confirmed Artist Vendors at Art in the Park 2026!

* Notates Early Career Artists

Ceramics

Kate Bauman, Lake City, MN
Austin Bradford, Minneapolis, MN
Laurie Cohrs, Rochester, MN
Chad & Kiesha Dykstra, Sioux Falls, SD
Jennifer Forbes, Austin, MN
Spencer Johannes, Rochester, MN
Alex Lange, Minneapolis, MN
Genevieve Loso, Chaska, MN
Johanna Moldenhauer, Onalaska, WI
Maggie Off, Peoria, IL
Craig Seath, Hudson WI
Katherine Smither, Rochester, MN

Drawing/Pastels

Grace Burski, Melrose, MN
Kasey Ericson, Rochester, MN *
Leo Fortune, Minneapolis, MN

Glass

Nicole Burk, Rushford, MN
Linda Carlson, Minnesota City, MN
Leah Higbe, Whalan, MN
Lois Pearson, Bemidji, MN
Margaret Porter, Lakeville, MN
Anita Scepurek, Burnsville, MN

Jewelry

Janice Ahlstrom, Eagan, MN
Judy Christensen, Stillwater, MN
Abby Chu, Lakeville, MN
Renee Doric, Minneapolis, MN
Lake Garren, Trempealeau, WI
Amy Johnson, Rochester, MN
Lillyan Kiehne, Harmony, MN
Connie Kopet, Le Center, MN
Ann Madland, Lanesboro, MN
Rachel Pauli, Winona, MN
Kim Steenstra, Quasqueton, IA
Angel Teske, Minneapolis, MN

Metalwork

Ryan Halbur, Independence, IA
Sharon & Duane Kirkland, Maple Grove, MN

Mixed Media

Sean & Trang Cusick, Saint Paul, MN
Brian Hayes, Cedar Falls, IA
Jae Julianne, Whalan, MN
Jeanna Krause, Bay City, WI
Mark Lajiness, Janesville, WI
Elissa Nesheim, Minneapolis, MN
Karen Schmidt, Preston MN
Annemarie Selness, Caledonia, MN
Hannah Terry, Lanesboro, MN *
Kristina Tran, Rochester, MN

Painting

Gabriella Boltz, Circle Pines, MN *
Jordan Contreras, Shakopee, MN *
Julie Costet, Spring Grove, MN
Ellie Cupp, Machesney Park, IL
Sammi Dittloff, Hudson, WI *
Dustin Fredrick, Owen WI
Sydney Graham, Plymouth, MN *
Gary Harbo, Eagan, MN
Zoe Klosterwill, Decorah IA
Kevin Kroeber, Roseville, MN
Will McGill, Le Roy, MN
Sheryl Rupprecht, Holmen, WI
Grace Thoen, Lanesboro, MN *
Alexa Rae Voge, Apple Valley, MN *
Becky West, Mankato, MN

Photography

John Caughlan, Clearwater, MN
Brian Curski, Coon Rapids, MN

Printmaking

Rhiannon Glazier, St Bonifacius, MN
Kyle Haack, Bayport, MN
Devon Hugdahl, Rochester, MN
Kelly Ristau, Minneapolis, MN
Dustin & Amanda Rosemark, Eagan, MN

Textiles & Fiber Arts

Dee Closson, Cotton, MN *
Laura Euller, Minneapolis, MN *
Lydia Hansen, Rochester, MN
Pam & Joe Manthei, Mora, MN
Claire Nameth, Rochester, MN *
Kerri Peck, Lakeville, MN
Jeanne Proctor, Stillwater, MN
Mary Bronk, Lanesboro, MN *
Sue Soenen, Houston, MN

Wood

Ronald Anderson, Byron, MN
Cameron Christian-Weir, Minneapolis, MN
Nick Cox, Eagan MN *
Miles Haugen, Farmington MN
Raven Tree, River Falls, WI *
David Johnson, La Crescent, MN
Jason Lamovec, Willard, WI
Tim Nelson, La Crescent, MN
Keith Rolling, Blue Earth, MN