Saturday, October 12 from 1 - 5 pm Water Works Park, Mill Ruins Park
Posted on 8 October, 2024Saturday, October 12 from 1 – 5 pm Water Works Park, Mill Ruins Park
Free family event on the downtown Minneapolis riverfront
Join us on Saturday, October 12, from 1 – 5 p.m. at Mill Ruins Park (102 Portland Avenue S) and Water Works Park (333 1st Street S.) for the Owámni: Falling Water Festival, a celebration of indigenous Minnesota cultures. Owámni is what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls. It means, “whirling or falling water” in the Dakota language, making it an appropriate name for this festival along the Mississippi River.
This free, family-friendly event, co-presented by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and the St Anthony Falls Heritage Board, celebrates indigenous Minnesota culture with music, art, food, exhibitors, and more! Enjoy the many event offerings with the opportunity to learn more about indigenous history with resources from the Minnesota Historical Society, Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, and more.
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Art & Education
An arts area focused on Native contemporary traditional and fine arts will showcase the talents of indigenous visual artists. Jewelry and native art will be available for purchase. Non-profits and other organizations will provide learning experiences. Guests will have a chance to work to collaborate with Heid Erdrich, the Minneapolis Poet Laureate to create a poem for the city.
Music and Entertainment
The Owámni Falling Water Festival will celebrate indigenous voices, connecting both locally and nationally through music featuring War Bonnet, Steve Turner, James Harvin, Bear Runner, The Twin Cities Intertribal Dancers and comedy from Trish Cook. The event will be emceed by Deanna StandingCloud and Trish Cook.
Food
An outstanding variety of Indigenous foods will be available for purchase. Food trucks and food vendors will include: The Tatanka Truck, Wanna Wotapi, Fry Bread Factory and Cones N Creams.
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Event Partners
The Owámni Falling Water Festival is made possible by a grant from the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board. Event partners include the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minnesota Historical Society.