Marketfest is a summer festival in beautiful downtown White Bear Lake that runs Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm mid-June through the end of July. For more than 30 years, it has attracted locals and visitors who are interested in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Each week, there is live music on two stages showcasing local bands from a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, folk, country, and funk. The festival features a classic car show, a kid's activity zone, pony rides, and 200+ local vendors offering a wide variety of arts, crafts, merchandise, services, and foods.
JUNE 13 – Ave for the Arts, sponsored by Lakeshore Players & Children’s Performing Arts
JUNE 20 – White Bear Lake History Night
JUNE 27 – White Bear Lake Area Schools #624
JULY 4 – Independence Day
JULY 11 – Public Health & Safety Night
JULY 18 – AFSA Science & Agriculture Night
JULY 25 – Environmental Resource Expo
THEME WEEKS
JUNE 13 – Ave for the Arts, sponsored by Lakeshore Players & Children’s Performing Arts
Join us for Avenue for the Arts! Celebrate the thriving art scene within White Bear Lake and express yourself. Enjoy live performances from Lakeshore Players Theatre. Learn about upcoming classes at the White Bear Center for the Arts. Get involved with Children’s Performing Arts. Live demonstrations by local artists, ticket giveaways, and so much more!
JUNE 20 – White Bear Lake History Night
Celebrate local history with the White Bear Historical Society as they take over 4th Street to host a Walk Down Memory Lane. Activities include: WBLAHS History Exhibit, A Walk Down Memory Lane, White Bear’s Notorious Gangsters Pop-up Exhibit, Carnival Games & Activities.
JUNE 27 – White Bear Lake Area Schools #624
JULY 4 – Independence Day
JULY 11 – Public Health & Safety Night
Hosted by White Bear Lake’s Police and Fire Departments, including a Public Health Resource Fair. No additional 4th Street vendors accepted this night.
JULY 18 – AFSA Science & Agriculture Night
AFSA K-12 presents an evening of Science and Ag on the Go! Adventure over to 4th street and check out the science and ag activities as well as some amazing products, organizations, businesses and local music.
JULY 25 – Environmental Resource Expo
Talk to local experts about water quality, water conservation, pollinators, composting, renewable energy, home energy efficiency programs, recycling, and more!