Celebrating the Prairie!

Celebrate Local Creativity at the 2026 Fall Into the Arts Festival

Fall is about to get a little more colorful in Morris.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, East Side Park will fill with local art, live music, food and plenty of prairie spirit during the fifth annual Fall Into the Arts Festival.

Free Festival in Morris

Fall Into the Arts Festival

Hosted by the Prairie Arts Center, also known as PRCA, this year’s expanded festival is “Metal Arts and More!” Guests can explore artist booths, vote for a favorite entry in the art contest, bid in the art auction and enjoy live entertainment throughout the day.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Prairie!” In recognition of the country’s 250th birthday, the festival will celebrate the creativity and character of the local prairie community.

Find Something Original

The heart of the festival is the art—and the local people who create it.

Spend the afternoon browsing booths featuring work by area artists. Along the way, you can meet the creators, learn more about their work and perhaps find an original piece to take home.

Festivalgoers will also have a say in the art contest. View the entries, choose your favorite and cast your vote to help recognize local talent.

Looking for another way to support the arts? Place a bid during the art auction. You could leave with a new piece for your home while helping create more opportunities to experience the arts in Stevens County.

Live Music

Catch Live Music in the Park

Art may take center stage, but it won’t be the only creative energy filling East Side Park. Grab a spot near the music, take a break between artist booths or dance right there in the park. There’s no wrong way to enjoy the show.

Taste Something Local

All that browsing and dancing can work up an appetite.

Local food trucks will be serving festival-day favorites, while locally crafted beverages will offer another taste of the area. Pick up something delicious, settle in with the music and enjoy the atmosphere of a fall afternoon in the park.

Art With a Community Purpose

The Fall Into the Arts Festival is more than a celebration—it also helps strengthen the local arts community.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Prairie Arts Center and support its mission to connect the community by creating spaces where people can experience the arts throughout Stevens County.

This activity is funded in part by a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation.

What to Know Before You Go

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
• Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: East Side Park in Morris
• Admission: Free
• Activities: Local artist booths, an art contest, an art auction, live music, food trucks and locally crafted beverages
• Want to participate or volunteer? Email prca@prairierenaissance.org.

Make It a Fall Day in Morris

The festival may be your reason for visiting, but it doesn’t have to be your only stop.

Leave a little extra time to explore Morris, find a local place to eat or browse more of the community before heading home. You can even turn your visit into a relaxing fall weekend and experience more of what Morris has to offer.

Come celebrate the prairie, support local creativity and enjoy an art-filled afternoon at East Side Park.