Summer Fete

Summer Fete 2025

Join us Thursday, July 3, 5:00 - 10:30 p.m. for what has become the true "ringing in" of Independence Day in the Twin Cities.

This festival, which culminates in one of the State of Minnesota's largest fireworks displays, takes place annually on July 3 at Normandale Lake Park, W. 84th Street and Normandale Blvd.

Tabs below will be updated with 2025 information as soon as it is available.

CALLLING ALL FOOD VENDORS!

Do you have a mobile food business and want to serve thousands of guests at Bloomington's largest single-day annual event? If so, complete the Special events Food Vendor Application today and indicate your availability for Summer Fete. You can also express interest in opportunities at other Arts in the Parks events happening throughout the summer.

Event and Performance Schedule

2025 details coming soon!

2024 Music on the Main Stage

5 - 8 p.m. - The Covers, the Twin Cities' best live party band
8:30 - 10 p.m. - Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, one of Minnesota's best community orchestras.
8:40 p.m. - Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs, national anthem

All times approximate.

Main Stage Performer Montage Summer Fete 2024: The Covers, BSO, ACYC

Fireworks at Dusk

Capping another great evening of Summer Fete fun is the annual fireworks display. It starts around dusk – shortly after 10 p.m.

The pyrotechnics this year will continue our tradition as one of the best and biggest fireworks shows in the state. Bloomington's fireworks displays are one of the few to feature 10-inch shells!

Look towards the Hyland Lake Ski Jump from virtually anywhere around the event site to see this spectacular aerial display launched from Chalet Road.

Food and Beverage Vendors

Summer Fete features culinary delights for almost any taste. There are old favorites, classic festival options and some new choices this year!

2025 details coming soon!

2024 Food and Beverage Options

Alphabetical

Amazing Momo (Tibetan dumplings)
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
Blue Loon Concessions (Corndogs, burgers, cheese curds, mini donuts and more)
Carnival Concessions
Coastal Coolers
Drew’s Mini Donuts
Eggroll Queen
El Mexicano Grill
GI Joe's (Brats, Burgers, Dogs and more)
Grandpa Steve's Kettle Corn
Heavy Metal Grill (Rockin' tacos)
Hometown Creamery
Hydration Shuttle (Variety of uniquely refreshing beverages)
KCM Eggrolls (Eggrolls, wontons, and dumplings)
Kraz'd Foodnatik MN (Healthy, tasty snacks, appetizers, entrees and desserts)
Market Bar B Q (BBQ favorites)
Minnesnowii Shave Ice
Muddy Tiger (Indian street food)
O’Neil Amusements (Cheese curds)
Pharoah's Gyros
Potter's Pasties
Russel's Traveling Kitchen (Sandwiches including the famous Pho French Dip)
Sambusa Samosa
Samurai Teppanyaki (Japanese appetizers and entrees)
Soul to Soul BBQ
Street Eats Grill
Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy (Gourmet cotton candy)
Taqueria El Patron (Tacos and other traditional Mexican options)
Tot Boss (tasty tater tot concoctions)
Vic's Kettle Corn
William Cookie Company

By Zone

Zone A

Coastal Coolers
O’Neil Amusements (Cheese curds)
KCM Eggrolls (Eggrolls, wontons, and dumplings)
Hometown Creamery

Zone B

Amazing Momo (Tibetan dumplings)
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
Eggroll Queen
GI Joe's (Brats, Burgers, Dogs and more)
Heavy Metal Grill (Rockin' tacos)
Hydration Shuttle (Variety of uniquely refreshing beverages)
Kraz'd Foodnatik MN (Healthy, tasty snacks, appetizers, entrees and desserts)
Market Bar B Q (BBQ favorites)
Muddy Tiger (Indian street food)
Pharoah's Gyros
Potter's Pasties
Russel's Traveling Kitchen (Sandwiches including the famous Pho French Dip)
Samurai Teppanyaki (Japanese appetizers and entrees)
Street Eats Grill
Taqueria El Patron (Tacos and other traditional Mexican options)
Tot Boss

Zone C

Drew’s Mini Donuts
El Mexicano Grill
Minnesnowii Shave Ice
O’Neil Amusements (Cheese curds)
Sambusa Samosa
Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy (Gourmet cotton candy)

Zone D

Big Bell Ice Cream
Blue Loon Concessions (Corndogs, burgers, cheese curds, mini donuts and more)
Carnival Concessions
Soul to Soul BBQ
Vic's Kettle Corn
William Cookie Company

84th Street Kids Stage and Family Fun Zone

The 84th Street Kids Stage and Family Fun Zone will feature the best in family-friendly entertainment. Check out the schedule below and plan for an evening of high-energy fun!

2025 details coming soon!

2024 Performance Schedule

5 - 6 p.m. - Hooperina, amazing hula hoop artistry.
- One-hour stage show followed by special two-hour station in the Fun Zone.
6:20 - 7:20 p.m. - Todd'n'Tina, award-winning, fun, goofy children's music.
7:40 - 9 p.m. - Rachael Kroog's patriotic kids' show.

All times approximate.

Kids Stage Montage Summer Fete 2024 - Hooperina, Todd N Tina, Rachael Kroog

Map, Closures, Directions and Parking

2025 details coming soon!

Directions to Summer Fete

From the West:
Take 494 East and take the E Bush Lake Rd exit. Take a left on E Bush Lake Rd and then left onto American Blvd. Take a right onto Normandale Lake Blvd. Follow the road and lane closures.

From the East:
Take 494 West and take the Normandale Blvd exit. Take the first right onto 84th Street. Follow the road and lane closures.

From the South:
Take 35W North and take the 494 West exit. Then take the Normandale Blvd exit. Take the first right onto 84th Street. Follow the road and lane closures.

From the North:
Take Hwy 100 South past 494 where it turns into Normandale Blvd. Take a right onto 84th Street. Follow the road and lane closures.

Download a PDF of the Summer Fete 2024 map.

Summer Fete Merchandise

2025 details coming soon!

Merchandise Purchases Help Too!

In addition to sponsorships, merchandise purchases help support Summer Fete too! Bring a few dollars to Summer Fete and pick up this year's t-shirt and button.

Buttons - $2
T-Shirts - $15
- Youth Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
- Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL

Don't want to wait until July 3 to get your gear? Advance purchases are available through June 29, 4:30 p.m. Visit the Parks and Recreation Department on the first floor of Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.