What To Expect At The Taste Of Minnesota Festival 2026

This past weekend there were a bunch of things going on in the St. Cloud/Sauk Rapids area. Granite City Days with all of the events surrounding that, as well as Rapids River Days with food fest, which I have always called the "taste of Sauk Rapids". So many food vendors all in one place, entertainment and fun activities for the entire family.

Ths coming weekend, for the 4th of July holiday, the annual Taste of Minnesota kicks off. Again, so many food vendors, probably any type of food you could possibly want will be there all in one place to walk, wander, eat and enjoy.

There will also be quite a bit of live entertainment on two stages.

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

The entertainment on Friday, July 3 will kick off late in the afternoon.

4:30 Bad Bad Hats

6:00 Dillinger Four

7:30 Polica

The entertainment continues on Saturday, the 4th of July. Music will kick off early in the afternoon.

1:00 Gully Boys

2:45 Nur-D

4:30 Dessa

6:15 ANT

7:30 Brother Ali

Fireworks at dusk with DJ Sophia Eris

The second stage entertainment will feature a homegrown sound with a focus on local musicians and vocalists. You can get the entire lineup on the Taste of Minnesota website.

The Taste of Minnesota celebrates all types of food, music and community, while also celebrating America's 250th birthday. The event runs for two days on Nicollet Mall and Washington Avenue in Minneapolis. Hours on Friday, the 3rd are from 3pm to 10pm and Saturday, the 4th of July run from Noon until 10pm.

From the Taste of Minnesota

Bring your appetite. Bring your crew. Stay all day. Dive into bold flavors, discover one-of-a-kind finds, and dance to the sounds of Minnesota’s best performers as the city comes alive for two unforgettable days.

MORE THAN JUST FOOD AND MUSIC

More than just enjoying all of the eccletic food and music, you can also stroll through all of the things that artists and makers have brought to the Taste of Minnesota.

Take a stroll through Artist Avenue and Family Funway to discover one-of-a-kind treasures, chat with the creators, and support small businesses that help make our community vibrant! Come for the art - stay for the inspiration!

If you would like a list of which artist and maker vendors will be on site, you can check out the list here.

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