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The Longfellow River Gorge festival is one of LCC’s longest running annual events. Each fall we honor and celebrate the Mississippi River, its history, and its vital ongoing importance to humans and wildlife. The festival educates community about the River’s functions and ecology in a fun and approachable way focusing on restoration and conservation.Join us on Sunday, September 8th from 12 to 4pm at the Mississippi River Gorge! This is a free and family-friendly event with activities for all ages: canoe rides, geology tours, kids activities, nature walks, live music, and more! Find event details and schedule here: https://longfellow.org/river-gorge-festival/
(not the final schedule as we are still in planning mode!)
Find us at various spots along West River Parkway:
34th Street: The Staircase – and path to the “Sand Flats” Longfellow Beach and boat load in. For the hearty adventurers amongst us.
35th Street: Main Gathering Space: Educational Tables, Water/Drink, Food (Ice Cream), Guided Tour Starting Point, and proposed: A “kids” activity area, an area for a microphone and small amplifier, and a special area at the small overlook that happens to have a great view of the river and gorge. All very accessible.
36th Street: Oak Savannah “Giggly Hills” – need to be able to walk nonpaved paths and a few hills.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis,MN,United States
