Jackalope @ Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival 2025 Event Details:
The Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival is a free and unique downtown art experience for residents and visitors that celebrates street art in all its forms. For the second year in a row, Jackalope will be joining the festival and curating 100+ local, hand-selected artisans.
Dates: August 9th & 10th, 2025 | 11am-5pm
Location: Downtown Minneapolis @ Nicollet Mall between 6th-11th
Details: Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, innovative home decor and housewares, art, photography, food, and more as Jackalope curates this years artisan lineup. Plus enjoy live street art, music, food trucks, activities and more. This event is rain or shine.
The festival is FREE to attend but we will be hosting a donation drive for new art supplies on behalf of our nonprofit Jackalope Gives, and our event beneficiary, Free Arts Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities, find more information below. This location is open to all ages and is handicap accessible. Leashed pets are welcome!
Event Partners:
NEXT UP:
August 9th & 10th 2025 | 11am-5pm
In Partnership with the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival off Nicollet Mall
We will be collecting NEW art supplies on behalf of Jackalope Gives for Free Arts Big Brothers and Big Sisters Twin Cities!
Learn more below.
Participating Artisans:
Artisan Highlights & Sponsors:
Food & Drink
Art Supply Donation Drive
Our nonprofit Jackalope Gives has partnered with Free Arts Big Brothers Big Sister Twin Cities to host an art supply donation drive at the event!
Please note: We are looking for new items only
Amplifying the Creative Power of Youth through Art with Big Brothers Big Sister Twin Cities
Free Arts is a youth mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities that amplifies the creative power of youth through weekly arts-based sessions led by caring adult mentors. In partnership with local artists, social service agencies and community organizations, Free Arts connects youth—many of whom have experienced systemic barriers—with opportunities for self-expression, healing, and personal growth through art. Every donation made during the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival directly supports this transformative program and helps bring creativity, connection, and mentorship to youth across the Twin Cities.
We are looking for NEW art supplies, feel free to shop our Supply List ONLINE and ship to us, or bring new items to the fair and drop off at the Jackalope Arts Information Booth!
Activities


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The Downtown Mpls Street Art Festival will include a series of chalk installations and street art by local and international artists.
Plus catch live performances, and make sure to channel your inner artist by contributing in the community chalk mandala and DIY activities throughout the event.
Jackalope Activities:
Lucky Locks Hair Sparkles: Booth TBA
Mada Mehndi Natural Henna Art: Booth B1
IDS Stage Performance Schedule | Saturday August, 9th ONLY:
11:30am-12:15pm: Heart & Soul Drum Academy
12:30pm-1:45pm: zAmya
2:00pm-2:45pm: Heart & Soul Drum Academy
3:00pm-5:00pm: Open Styles Battle Hosted by 4MOST (Breakdancing tournament)
Getting There & Parking:
We encourage ride-sharing and public transportation. There is both a RTD and light rail station right on Nicollet Mall! Looking to park, there are numerous parking garages and metered spaces in Downtown, plan your trip HERE.
Local Accommodations:
Traveling to the fair and need somewhere nearby to stay? There are numerous hotels in the Downtown Minneapolis area.
Want to help out?
We welcome volunteers who are interested in being a part of our community. Please fill out our Volunteer Sign Up Form if you are interested.
More questions???
Give us a call at 323-989-2278
Email: info@jackalopeartfair.com