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Taste of Minnesota® is returning to Downtown Minneapolis July 6th & 7th! Celebrate the innovative flavors that define our state's vibrant food scene while grooving to live music from legendary bands.? Free admission for all! ?
“The People’s Event”
Live music across 4 stages, over 75 food vendors/trucks/restaurants/chefs, over 100 artists and entertainers, live wrestling, zip line, puppy party, family-fun zone, Star Tribune Road Trip Round-Up! (curated culinary experience by Chef Andrew Zimmern) and so much more!
Join co-hosts Fancy Ray & Chef Andrew Zimmern for an epic culinary adventure down Nicollet Ave and surrounding streets! Delight your taste buds with a diverse selection of yummy food crafted by local chefs and food trucks. Sip on a wide variety ice-cold craft brews from Surly Brewing and many other adult bev options!
GREAT CLIPS MAIN STAGE
Saturday, July 6th:
12:00 pm – Koo Koo
1:00 pm – Belladiva
2:30 pm – Gear Daddies
3:45 pm – Sophia Eris
4:45 pm – The Wallflowers
6:30 pm – Martina McBride
Featuring: DJ Kessel
Sunday, July 7th:
12:30 pm – Sounds Of Blackness
2:30 pm – Johnny Holm Band
5:00 pm – Morris Day & The Time
6:30 pm – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Featuring: DJ Shannon Blowtorch
JAZZ88 STAGE
Saturday, July 6th:
12:00 pm – Jack Brass Band
1:30 pm – Jennifer Grimm
3:00 pm – BZ3 Organ Trio
4:30 pm – HEYARLO
6:15 pm – L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE
Sunday, July 7th:
12:00 pm – MacPhail’s First Ave Ensemble
1:30 pm – Aja Parham
3:00 pm – Purple Funk Metropolis
4:30 pm – International Reggae All-Stars
6:15 pm – Minneapolis String Project
XCEL ENERGY SINGER-SONGWRITER STAGE
Saturday, July 6th:
11:15 – 12:15 Sammie Jean Cohen
12:30 – 1:30 Max Rewitzer
1:45 – 2:45 Yev Yelena
3:00 – 4:00 Soot & Scratch (Jesse Barstad)
4:15 – 5:30 Caribou Gone
5:45 – 7:00 Zoe Says Go
Sunday, July 7th:
11:15 – 12:15 Scarlett Woods
12:30 – 1:30 Scott Zosel
1:45 – 2:45 Steven Weeks-Johnson
3:00 – 4:00 Greg Volker & the River
4:15 – 5:30 John Loo & the Breakers
5:45 – 7:00 Joan of Profile
Grab your tickets now and embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Minnesota. Free Tickets —> https://www.eventeny.com/events/tasteofmn-7991/
July 6th from 11-8pm
July 7th from 11-8pm
Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis bigger and better than before!
This year the beloved Minnesota festival is expanding onto Washington Avenue.
Unlike your typical outdoor event, The Taste of Minnesota weaves through the city skyline of downtown Minneapolis, and this year the Taste team has a special treat for its festival goers!
Inspired by our community and the rich cultures that make up the fabric of our state, The Taste of Minnesota is organized into 5 unique neighborhoods! Whether it’s experiencing the joy of Artist Avenue or jamming out to music in Prince Parkway, The Taste of Minnesota is designed to allow our guests to flow through each experience with ease and delight!
See what our Taste of Minnesota New Neighborhoods have to offer:
*MAGIC MIDWAY (Located on Washington Ave)
Activation: Zip Line!
Food: Corn Hole, Gerhard’s Brats, KCM EggRolls, Kenny’s Meatball Wagon, Jerry’s Cherry and Shaved Ice, Mabel’s Old-fashioned Kettle Corn, Minnesnowii Shave Ice, Northeast Pretzels, Pharaoh’s Gyros, Philicious Phillys, POLJAM, Sizzling Wagon Food Truck, Thai Thai Street Food, The Anchor Fish & Chips, The Food Bank, Youniverse Waffles
Artist Market: Set A Drift, Sol y Luna Gallery, Brian Curski Photography, Jessica Stoodley Studio, See carrie color, Chris Broste Photography
Family Fun Area: Mada Mehndi, BOUND Permanent Jewelry, Face Painters – Juan Parker & Nikki Jackson, Balloon Artistry by Mandana, Hairpolice, The Bond Between- Puppy Party!, Flow artists, & Inflatable games!
*JAZZ JUNCTION (Located on Marquette Ave, North of Washington Ave)
Activation: Jazz88 Stage
Food: Amish Pies, Arizona Taco Co., Montebello, Ono Hawaiian Plates, Plant Bar Café, Red’s Savoy Pizza, Root To Rise, Woke Cakez Vegan Bakery, Jerry’s Cherry Lemonade
Artist Market: Pryor Lake, Keener Creations, Jewels By Xaviea, Rachel Allison Designs, Gifts By Reeree
*THE BELT WAY (Located on Marquette Ave, South of Washington Ave)
Activation: F1RST Wrestling Ring
Food: Big AL & ODB’s Meat & Greet Foodtruck, G-Spot, HomeTown Creamery, Jerry’s Cherry Lemonade and Shaved Ice, Nikkolette’s Macarons, Parlour Food Truck, ParraLily, Pizza Lucé, Xstream Cuisine
Artist Market: Haack Shack Designs & War Forged Printing LLC
*ARTIST AVENUE (Located on Nicollet Mall)
Activation: Xcel Energy Singer/Songwriter Stage
Food: Nibbles Food Group, Amazing Momo, D&D Goodies, Doc E’s BBQ, Flamingos Ice Cream & Treats, La Cochinita, Jerry’s Cherry Lemonade and Shaved Ice, Mama Sheila’s House of Soul, Oceanaire, Original Hockey Mom Brownies, Ukrainian Center
Artist Market: Boom Island Woodworking, Colibri Guatemalan Jewelry, Corazon Clothing, Blackbird Awakening, Berkenes Boutique, Mars Jameson Brand, Beauty Through Chaos, Luce Quilts, Colorebel, Sharabaked & So_me_byjamelah, ROHO ART COLLECTIVE, Crayon Kelly, CoCo Bloom, Shawn Lohse Art, Thread Joy, Ellite Boutique, MN MAKE, Norwich & Morgan Home Studio, Indigo Sun Jewelry LLC, Renée Boynton Art, Lavendart Design, Spoon and Theory Handmade, Mark Lone – Illustrator, Treat Me To Dog Treats, Females That Hustle Collection, Dipp’d In Hunnie, Media Studio 1, Sunshine Collective By Lola, The Reign Love Collections, VENLAA, Ash Ligon Creations
*PRINCE PARKWAY(Located on 3rd St)
Activation: Great Clips Main Stage
Food: El Burrito Mercado, Kennedy Concessions, Kraz’d Foodnatik MN, Paella Depot, Philly Station, Tamu Grill and Catering, Taste The Real Nawlins’, The Purple People Feeder, Tom Thumb Donut Corp.
About the Taste of Minnesota Foundation
The Taste of Minnesota Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing Minnesota’s rich culinary heritage and fostering community connections through vibrant events and festivals.
* ********* Entry Policies * *********
No outside food or beverages may be brought into Taste of MN.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to enter the festival. Proof of age is required.
All persons and bags are subject to search upon entry.
Strollers, wheelchairs and personal umbrellas are welcome inside Taste of MN.
No weapons of any type are allowed in Taste of MN
Taste of “MN Bans Guns in these premises” including gun permit holders pursuant to MN State Statute 624.714 subd. 17 (4).
* ********* Code of Conduct * *********
Unlawful Conduct: It is unlawful for any person to willfully harass, disrupt, interfere or obstruct any function within Taste of MN pursuant to MN Statute 609.72, Disorderly Conduct.
Obscene or Disruptive Conduct: Taste of MN is a family friendly event, and any individuals engaged in obscene or disruptive conduct will be asked to leave the event.
Political/Religious Activity: No one may post, distribute political or religious materials nor may they campaign or arrange for interviews during Taste of MN.
Violations of policies and code of conduct are grounds for denial of entry and/or removal from Taste of MN.
* ********* Can I bring my dog? * *********
That may not be the best idea. Crowds and noise can be really stressful for pups. So, unless your dog is a service animal, consider leaving your pets at home.
* ********* Getting Here * *********
Info on taking a single bus route to get to Downtown Minneapolis without having to transfer can be found on our FAQ page at https://tasteofmn.com/faqs
Thank you to our sponsors: Explore Minnesota, Minneapolis Downtown Council, Great Clips, Surly Brewing, Star Tribune, Xcel Energy, Jazz 88 FM, High Noon, Stigma, The Big Bite Tour, Sanford Health, Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Four Seasons, MinnesotaJobs.com, Gallo, Twin Cities Heating and Air, Sanford Health, Loffler Companies.
See You There!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Mpls, Nicollet Mall & 3rd St S, 47 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States,Minneapolis, Minnesota
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