Celebrate St. Paul
The SPFA represents: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta, Flint Hills International Children's Festival, Grand Old Day, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Dragon Festival, Highland Fest™, Irish Fair of Minnesota, Winter Carnival, PABA Fest, St. Paul Oktoberfest, Rondo Days and the White Bear Avenue Parade. These festivals bring nearly 1 million attendees to the St. Paul/East Metro area each year, and proceeds from these St. Paul Festivals are reinvested in the community. Join us to Celebrate St. Paul!
Interested in participating in these great events?
There are lots of ways to get involved in St. Paul Community Festivals! Click here to download the Vendor Information PDF for deadlines and contact info. Participation opportunities include food/beverage booths, merchandise booths, parades, art fairs, car shows, boat races and more!
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January 21 - 31, 2010
The Saint Paul Festival Winter Carnival is 124 years in existence and it continues to promote community education, programs, festivals, and other community celebrations for the enjoyment of the people of greater Saint Paul and its surrounding neighborhoods.
651.223.4700 info@winter-carnival.com
www.winter-carnival.com
May 7 - 8, 2010
With over 100,000 visitors to District del Sol, the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is the largest Hispanic/Latino event in Minnesota and one of the top 10 largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States. The celebration features over six blocks of local and authentic food, entertainment and activities for the entire family to enjoy.
651-222-6347
cinco@districtdelsol.com
June 5-6, 2010
The festival brings the world of the performing and visual arts to downtown Saint Paul.
651-282-3035
kwiegmann@ordway.org
June 6, 2010
Grand Old Day is the largest one-day festival in the Midwest. The day includes a parade, family activities, live music, art fair, sporting events, international performance and over 150 vendors.
651-699-0029
info@grandave.com
June 17-19, 2010
Largest Jazz Festival in the region with local and international performers. Free to the public.
www.hotsummerjazz.com
July 14, 2010
The White Bear Avenue Parade is the largest event held in the northeast neighborhood of St. Paul.
651-707-7619
info@wbaba.com
July 10 - 11, 2010
A free two-day family festival celebrating the rich heritage of Asian cultures; includes dragon boat races.
www.dragonfestival.org
July 16 - 18, 2010
Free three-day outdoor family festival; juried art, music, food, amusement rides, 5k, home improvement expo, business fair.
651-699-9042
info@highlandfest.com
July 17, 2010
Rondo Avenue Inc. is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in and around the Rondo community. Rondo Days is held the third weekend in July.
651-646-6597
August 13 - 15, 2010
Minnesota's premier Irish heritage event showcasing the area’s finest Irish musicians, dancers and folk artists
952-474-7411 info@irishfair.com
www.irishfair.com
September 18, 2010
Formerly Payne Arcade Harvest Festival. One of Saint Paul’s oldest traditions. Neighborhood festival celebrating the harvest. Kicks-off with the Torchlight Parade. Held on historic Payne Avenue.
651-771-1152
abriseno@esndc.org
October 9, 2010
Family friendly Oktoberfest in the North End on Rice & Rose Avenue featuring German music, dancing, food and beer.
651-489-9623 www.saintpauloktoberfest.org