The Duluth Spring Arts Festival returns May 15-16, 2027, on the Town Green: about 86 artists, live music and food trucks. Hours, parking and what to know.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts come from the organizer’s Duluth Arts Festival site and the City of Duluth’s Spring Arts Festival page. This page is updated for each year’s festival at the same address.
The Duluth Spring Arts Festival returns Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2027, on the Town Green in downtown Duluth, the organizer’s festival site says. It is a two-day outdoor art show with painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists and jewelers, plus artist demonstrations, live acoustic music and food trucks.
Know before you go
- When: Saturday, May 15, 2027, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill St. NW, beside City Hall, 3167 Main St.
- Parking: free, near Duluth Town Center; not on residential streets
- Organizer: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces
- Artists: applications through the organizer’s show calendar
When and where
The 2027 dates and hours come from the organizer:
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 15, 2027 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | May 16, 2027 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
The festival sets up on the Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill St. NW, according to the city’s event page. The organizer gives the location as Duluth Town Center, 3167 Main St., which is City Hall at the top of the green.
Last year’s festival ran Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, with the same hours, the city says.
What is there
The organizer expects about 86 artists in 2027: painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. The city’s 2026 listing put the show at up to 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal workers, glass blowers, jewelers and crafters, with a children’s play area.
Both describe:
- artist demonstrations
- live acoustic music, plus music and dance performances
- gourmet food trucks, including healthier options
The festival is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, which runs more than a dozen other events across the Southeast. The city of Duluth lists it among its signature events.
Parking
The organizer says free parking is available for festival guests close to Duluth Town Center, and that parking on the residential streets around the park is not permitted.
The Downtown Duluth parking map shows the public lots and the public deck below the Courtyard Marriott, entered from Hill Street or, for the lower level, from Ridgeway Road. Alcohol is not allowed in any lot or deck.
What to know
- Admission: the organizer’s site does not list a ticket price.
- Weather: no rain date is posted. It is an outdoor show; check the festival site before you go.
- Pets: the organizer does not set a pet rule on its site.
- Artists and sponsors: the organizer takes applications through its show calendar and says email gets the quickest reply: info@affps.com.
For more weekends in town, see our things to do in Duluth page and the downtown Duluth guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Duluth Spring Arts Festival 2027?
Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2027. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, according to the organizer.
Where is the Duluth Spring Arts Festival held?
In downtown Duluth on the Town Green, 3142 Hill St. NW, next to City Hall at 3167 Main St.
Where do I park for the Duluth Spring Arts Festival?
The organizer says free parking is available close to Duluth Town Center. Parking on the residential streets around the park is not allowed.
Who runs the Duluth Spring Arts Festival?
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, which runs more than a dozen arts events across the Southeast. The city of Duluth lists it among its signature events.
When was the 2026 Duluth Spring Arts Festival?
Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, on the Duluth Town Green.
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