Where On the streets of downtown Bemidji. Art in the Park Art in the Park is Bemidji's premiere art event and is held annually on the beautiful lake Bemidji the third weekend in July. Over one hundred artists booths are filled with ceramics, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, fabrics and weaving. Ethnic and American food is available, as well as, delicious desserts and concessions. See demonstrations of blacksmithing, weaving, painting, paper cutting and ceramics.
Children can enjoy hands-on art experiences, science experiments, clowns and face painting.
The First City Celebration of the Arts is the premiere attraction of the summer as Bemidji's arts colony showcases the region's finest artists and performers. An evening of readings by a guest author and writing workshop participants. All events will take place in Bemidji, dates and times to be announced. The Peoples Art Festival is held in November and kicks off the Christmas shopping season. Artists and crafters come from all over the region to exhibit at this festival.