Artists, Food and Music

Our juried 2-day fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core programming events, designed to feature and celebrate our 100-plus regional artists in the heart of Red Wing.

Festival visitors can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be inspired, whether it’s listening to concerts in the Central Park bandshell, watching live painting, creating something beautiful, or eating delicious food.

Visit, shop, play, dine, and enjoy a day of fine art and take in fall color at its peak in beautiful downtown Red Wing.

Schedule of Events:

Concert Schedule at Central Park:

October 11, 2025:

11am - 1pm: Flipside

Flipside delivers a lively mix of Americana, spanning everything from 1910s blues to 1980s country, along with classic ’50s and ’60s pop and rock hits made famous by artists like Elvis and Dean Martin. The band features Tim Kriese on lead vocals, Craig Wronski on steel and lead guitar, David Watson on keyboards, and Tom Glass on drums.

1:30 - 3:30pm: Nathan Barlow

Nathan Barlow is a Minnesota-based actor, singer, and recording artist whose work blends soulful musicality with captivating stage presence. A graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Guthrie Actor Training Program, Nathan began acting professionally at age eight and has since built a career that bridges theater and music. His debut album, Barlow, showcases his talent as both a performer and storyteller.

October 12, 2025:

12 - 3:00pm: Double Down Daredevils

The Double Down Daredevils are a contemporary bluegrass and Americana band known for their rich three- and four-part harmonies and an ever-growing catalog of original songs. Performing together for nearly a decade, they take audiences on a spirited musical journey with every show.

Community Artmaking & Activities:

At Downtown on W. 3rd and Bush Streets:

Artmaking at Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center booth 
Community Chalk Mandala with artist Sandy Forseth of Chalk Unity 
Interactive music with Bells of the Bluffs
Interactive music with Mark Woerpel Music
Artmaking with River Bluff Humane Society booth
Interactive art activity with the Sheldon Theatre
Permanent jewelry with Sneaky Link Jewelry
Trucker Hat Bar with The Creative Hand
Face painting with The Party Lady
Interactive artmaking with the West End District

At Downtown Strolling Musicians:

Saturday: 10:30 am and 12:30 pm (TBA)
Sunday: 1:00 pm (TBA)

Food Trucks and Vendors at Central Park:

4 Reasons Kettle Korn
Big River BBQ
Blue Dog - Le Chien Bleu
Delicious Pupusas 
Fiesta Mexicana
Orange Treet Etc.
Quashi Cuisine
Taste of Greece
The Mac Shack
Yummy Eats