08/30/2026
60 years of art. 60 years of artists. 60 years of community.
As we celebrate this milestone, we're highlighting some of the artists who have helped shape the Red Wing Arts Fall Festival tradition over the years. Andy Hall Photography-Sweetlight Photographic Images, a longtime Fall Festival artist, shared with us his history and favorite memories at Fall Festival:
"2018 was probably the most memorable for me. We were snowed on during Fall Fest and customers still came out. I wore snow boots, mittens, long underwear, a stocking cap and my winter down jacket. Emily and I danced briefly while it was snowing however no video evidence exists of this that I'm aware of. I love the Red Wing Fall Festival despite the sometimes sketchy, windy weather. Sales are almost always above average for me. My first time exhibiting in the show was 2004 or 2005. My photography has evolved substantially since that first year. I originally featured color florals and landscapes images, then transitioned for a couple of years to "found object" and abandoned buildings and my current body of work is studio still life images of native prairie plants. I'm so taken with textures, shape, form and that's part of what I strive to show in my photographs. Equally important to me is exploring and revealing common plants (weeds) that exist at our feet that we so easily overlook.”
Join us for the 60th annual Red Wing Arts Fall Festival October 10–11 in downtown Red Wing. Learn more: redwingarts.org/redwing-arts-fall-festival
