Theme Weeks
Each week of Marketfest we offer different Theme Weeks with special displays and vendors on 4th Street.
In addition to our regular Marketfest vendors, each week on 4th Street we have a different theme that showcases our fantastic businesses, organizations, community groups, and city resources. To participate as a Theme Week participant, contact Marketfest Director - Laura Lewis @ info@marketfestwbl.com
2026 Theme Weeks (Tentative)
JUNE 18 – White Bear Lake History Night
Kick Marketfest off and celebrate local history with White Bear Historical Society, as they take over 4th Street to host a Walk Down Memory Lane. Activities include:
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WBLAHS History Exhibit
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A Walk Down Memory Lane
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White Bear’s Nortorious Gangsters Pop-up Exhibit
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Carnival Games & Activities
JUNE 25 – WBL School Spirit Night, sponsored by White Bear Lake Area Schools ISD624. Show your school pride at our Marketfest “Orange Out”, wearing your favorite orange attire, and be sure to meet us on 4th Street for an Orange Out photo at 6:30 p.m., then stick around to check out our Bears-related activities and information. Go Bears!
JULY 2 – Independence Day VFW
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JULY 16 – Public Health & Safety Night
Hosted by White Bear Lake’s Police and Fire Departments, including a Public Health Resource Fair. And be sure to stop by 4th Street and Banning Avenue around 7 pm to see our public safety officers in action with a live car extrication.
JULY 23 – AFSA Science & Agriculture Night
AFSA K-12 presents an evening of Science and Ag on the Go! Adventure over to 4th street and check out the science and ag activities as well as some amazing products, organizations, businesses and local music. Learn more about AFSA K-12
JULY 31 – Environmental Resource Expo, sponsored by Xcel Energy
Talk to local experts about water quality, water conservation, pollinators, composting, renewable energy, home energy efficiency programs, recycling, and more! Learn more about the Expo
Theme Week Sponsors & Supporters
