Minneapolis International Festival
UPDATE: The Minneapolis International Festival is canceled. Unfortunately, there’s too much standing water in the park from all the rain overnight. Let’s hope for better luck next year!
Event Information
The Minneapolis International Festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Minneapolis and surrounding communities through live music, dance performances, art, cultural exhibits, interactive activities, demonstrations, and more. This year, the festival will take place outdoors at Minnehaha Regional Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, 12-5pm, offering a vibrant, open-air experience for all ages. Join us for this free community event and discover the many cultures that make Minneapolis such a dynamic place to live.
Date and Location
Saturday, August 16, 2025
12-5 pm
Minnehaha Regional Park
4801 South Minnehaha Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417 United States
Become a Vendor!
We would absolutely love to have you join our event this year! Just fill out the appropriate registration form below, and park staff will get be in touch soon.
Food – $100 fee
Food truck vendors that would like to share food from their culture.
Arts, crafts or other merchandise – $25 fee
Individuals primarily selling products that reflect their culture.
Cultural affinity groups – no fee
Groups that want to share their history and culture.
What to Expect:
- Set up begins at 10 am
- Bring your own materials, displays, handouts, items for sale — anything to help you share your culture and connect with the community!
- We’ll provide one 8′ table and two chairs.
- Bring your own tent, tent weights, tablecloths, and any other items needed to personalize your booth.
Entertainment Schedule
More information about the 2025 entertainment schedule will be provided soon.
Artists/Vendors
More information about the 2025 artists / vendors will be provided soon.
Thanks to our Sponsors
For more information about sponsorship contact Aaron Briner to become a sponsor; 612-499-9056; abriner@minneapolisparks.org.
Vendor Showing a Visitor Beadwork at Minneapolis International Festival
Closeup of Drum Performance at Minneapolis International Festival
Europe Vendor Tables at Minneapolis International Festival
Small Girl Frolicking with Toy Snake at Minneapolis International Festival
Dance Performers at Minneapolis International Festival
Couple in Traditional Peruvian Garb at Minneapolis International Festival
Performer Creating a Painting at Minneapolis International Festival
Vendor at Latin America Booth with Visitor at Minneapolis International Festival
Vendor Teaching a Young Visitor Calligraphy at Minneapolis International Festival
Women in Traditional Clothing at Minneapolis International Festival
Dancers and Audience Members Dancing Together at Minneapolis International Festival
Drummers Performing at Minneapolis International Festival
Park Board Announcements
There are no announcements at this time. Please check back soon.





