Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival 2026

Join us for an interactive art experience at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival and prepare to be inspired!  The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau in partnership with The Phipps Center for the Arts invites you to channel your creative spirit! Mark your calendars and join us to enjoy 80 juried artists, live performances, and a variety of fall flavors. 

Saturday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free admission.

This event is rain or shine!

We invite visitors to experience a variety of creative talent, including the original artwork of 80 juried artists, hands-on demonstrations, musical entertainment, and creative activities, while sampling a variety of fall flavors.

Out of respect to our artists, vendors, guests, and performers, no coolers, bikes, large posters, or pets are allowed in the festival area of the park. 

The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will be photographing the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival at various times throughout the two-day event. We reserve the right to use the imagery obtained in any advertising, social media, and other promotions as we see fit. If you do not wish to be photographed, please stop by the Chamber Welcome Booth upon your arrival and we will provide further details. 

Live Entertainment in the Bandshell
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Ponyfolk duo performing original tunes, Americana, and traditional Nordic music
Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Craig Clark Band plays blues Band a touch of soul
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Rizer plays '60s, '70s. and '80s classic rock

Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - The Thirsty River plays Americana, bluegrass, and folk rock
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Revved Up! plays rock, pop, and modern country hits from the '90s to today

Demonstrations and Performers
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Paul Imholte - Strolling folk musician
Noon - 2:00 p.m. North Star Circus Art LLC Aerialist 

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Face Painter
Paul Imholte - Strolling folk musician 

Food Vendors:
Benny's Bigfoot BBQ
Carbone's Pizza
4 Reasons Kettle Korn / Mini Donuts
Freshness in a Bottle
Joe to Go
K and C Concessions - The Hungry Badger
Stockwell's Maple Treats

               


2026 ArtistsAdam Turner VisualsAdam Turner Visuals
aistheta
AP Clay
Audrey Martin Art 
Beautiful Life Gifts
Black Loon Studio
brendaolsonart
Brite Design Studio
Burly Babe
Cameron Art Studios 
Cassandra Grandahl Fine Art
Ceev Tseg Press
Connor Isenberg Ceramics
Craig Seath
Crandall Glass Crafts 
Crefftwr's Trees: B Harrold Designs, LLC
Daniel ciampa fine art
Daniel Olson
Darren Olson
Distinction Artisan Jewelry
Dottir
Eric Helland Creations
Girl Naturalist
Gwen's Garden Goods 
hammocks by linda
Hendrix Ceramics
Ingridware Pottery
It's a Whimsical Life
John Schneider Artist
John Tapager
Joosten's Wissota Woodworking
JT Maui Designs
Justin Max Studios
Kerri Norman Jewelry
Knotsbykerri LLC
Kristina Tran
KWhisler
Larson Looms
Leaf Street Pottery
Leanne Hanson Art
linden hills pottery
Longshadow Woodworks
M & Em Studios
Made By Cy LLC
MiniGlassWorks
Mio Soaps
MLJ Designs
Moonlit Forest Art
My Bit of Wonder
Native Spirit
North Shore Images Photography
OliAnna Jewels
Pottery by Paula
Prairie Harvest
PRAIRIE RIDGE ARTISTRY, LLC
Quilted Crafts by Sue
Red Lantern Leatherworks 
Red Sled Pottery
River Road Mosaics 
riverwwest potteryworks
Sarah Brown
Sarah Weber-Silversmith
Shimmering Carbon
Skipping Ruby
SMN art|decor
Solsaas Focus
Stitching Whimsy
Studio 253
Sue Rowe Studios
Sweetlight Photographic Images
Teri Schottler Art LLC
Terreus Merx
Tina Lilja
Tyler Boles Glass, LLC
Wander North Jewelry
Warren Slocum
Whisked Away
Yvonne Nicole Designs