Blueberry Art Festival
The Ely Blueberry Art Festival is Ely, Minnesota's signature summer arts-and-crafts event, held the last full weekend of July at Whiteside Park. The 46th edition (July 24–26, 2026) featured 260+ artists and crafters, 30 food vendors, a beer garden, and fresh-baked blueberry pies, with free admission.
- Dates
- July 24, 2026 — July 26, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Unverified
- Venue
- Whiteside Park
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
Ely Blueberry Art Festival
The Ely Blueberry Art Festival is the signature summer event of Ely, Minnesota, held each year on the last full weekend of July at Whiteside Park (58 S 7th Ave E, Ely, MN 55731).
What to expect
- 260+ artists and crafters and 30 food vendors filling the park and surrounding downtown streets.
- A beer garden (Ely Fire Department fundraiser) and the town's famous fresh-baked blueberry pies.
- Free admission; a three-day Northwoods tradition drawing 30,000–40,000 visitors.
2026 edition (46th annual)
- Dates: Friday–Sunday, July 24–26, 2026.
- Hours: Fri & Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Companion “Operation Blueberry” sidewalk sales run through Ely's downtown business district during festival week.
Organized by the Ely Area Chamber of Commerce. The next edition's dates are typically announced closer to the event.
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