Food, music, and art return to 50th and France for 58th Edina Art Fair
The annual art festival that takes over the business district around 50th and France promises to bring more than 250 artists to the fair along with live music, food trucks like Rollin' Nolen's BBQ, and three wine and beer gardens, among other activities.
Tim Chapman of Set Adrift Art is the fair's featured artist for 2025. For the event, he's created art highlighting the instantly recognizable marquee of the Edina Theatre.
'The Edina Art Fair is a celebration of creativity, and we are honored to feature Tim Chapman this year,' said Ben Cooney, Edina Art Fair Director. 'His work perfectly embodies the spirit of Edina and the beauty of Minnesota.'
The fair will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. With the increased traffic for the fair, there will also be a free shuttle bus from Edina City Hall on Saturday and Sunday.
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