The focal point of Art in the Park is of course the art! Fine art and fine craft artist booths encircle Sylvan Park underneath canopies of shade, featuring a wide variety of artist-made work by over 90 artists from the tri-state region. Artwork last year included paintings, photography, fine jewelry, textile rugs & quilts, hand thrown ceramics, stained glass, original paintings, blown & fused glass sculptures, artworks utilizing reclaimed wood, stoneware clay pottery, metalwork, woven baskets, whimsical welded yard art, and more.

The Minnesota State Legislature recognized Lanesboro as the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota by proclamation in 2008.

The heart of the festival takes place in Sylvan Park in downtown Lanesboro. Start by browsing the Lanesboro Farmers Market where you'll find all the in-season spring vegetables and other local delights. Then enjoy the fun-filled festival entertainment and food, plus try your hand at the free rhubarb games and contests. Great prizes for all events! Stay in town and check out our local merchants, and all the town has to offer.

Other free entertainment includes a rhubarb fashion show (you can be in it),goat chill out , and Rhub-Art opportunities. Music fills the park the entire day so bring your lawn chair and enjoy it all! This year music is provided by a variety of local rhubarb-lovin' musicians.

Vendors provide opportunities to purchase additional rhubarb treats and products.

Light45 is a chart-topping original rock band from Rochester, Minnesota. They are pioneers of the “New Wave of Classic Rock” – a genre that brings the best elements of legendary rock sounds into today. Justin (vocals, guitar) and Mark (bass) are founding members, with additional musicians joining the band throughout the years. The current lineup includes Ian Benoit on guitar, and Scott Bentley on drums.

Gammel Dag (meaning “good ol days”) is our way of sharing our Scandinavian heritage with its folk arts, music, dance, fashion, and tasty foods.

Gammel Dag is not your standard craft fair. Several of our talented artists will not only be demonstrating their skill but will offer you a hands-on experience to try their particular form of art. Most Midwesterners have heard of rosemaling, hardanger, and wood carving, but are you familiar with hedebo? Or psaligraphi? Sami-inspired jewelry? At Gammel Dag you won’t just see the finished product, you can watch the process or maybe even try your hand at something new.

Gammel Dag is packed with a variety of food and activities that all ages can enjoy.