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.
2025 Main Stage Schedule
- 5 - 8 p.m. - Flashmob! a Twin Cities-based pop, dance and rock cover band.
- 8 - 8:20 p.m. - Fun and Games with your Summer Fete Emcee.
- 8:30 - Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs, national anthem.
- 8:30 - 10 p.m. - Medalist Concert Band, one of foremost community bands in the nation.
- 10:10 p.m. - One of Minnesota's biggest and best annual fireworks extravaganzas!
All times approximate.

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.

Summer Fete features culinary delights for almost any taste. There are old favorites, classic festival options and some new choices this year!
2025 Food and Beverage Options
Alphabetical
- Amazing Momo
- Banh Sizzle
- Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Big Bell Ice Cream
- Blue Loon Concessions
- California Dip & Eat
- Carnival Concessions
- Coastal Coolers
- Drew’s Mini Donuts
- Eggroll Queen
- El Mexicano Grill
- Hometown Creamery
- Hydration Shuttle
- KCM Eggrolls
- Kosharina Egyptian Cuisine
- Kurbside Ice Company
- Las Twins Mexican
- Market Bar B Q
- Mini O's Donuts
- Minnesnowii Shave Ice
- Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food
- My Burger
- Pharaoh's Gyros
- Potter's Pasties
- Rollin Nolens BBQ
- Sambusa Samosa
- Samurai Teppanyaki
- Sincerely Eats
- Sizzling Wagon
- Soul to Soul BBQ
- Street Eats Grill
- Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy
- Taqueria El Patron
- Thai Boat 89
- Tot Boss
- Vic's Kettle Corn
By Zone

Zone A
Zone B
- Amazing Momo
- Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Eggroll Queen
- El Mexicano Grill
- Hydration Shuttle
- KCM Eggrolls
- Kosharina Egyptian Cuisine
- Market Bar B Q
- Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food
- My Burger
- Pharaoh's Gyros
- Potter's Pasties
- Samurai Teppanyaki
- Street Eats Grill
- Taqueria El Patron
- Thai Boat 89
- Tot Boss
Zone C
- Carnival Concessions
- Drew’s Mini Donuts
- Minnesnowii Shave Ice
- Sizzling Wagon
- Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy
- Vic's Kettle Corn
Zone D
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 Kids' Stage Schedule
- 5 - 5:30 p.m. - DJ music.
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Sticks & Tones.
- 6:50 - 8:20 p.m. - Rachael Kroog's patriotic kids' show.
- 8:40 - dark - Dance Party with Zach
All times approximate.

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 the Summer Fete 2025 event map.

Purchase Summer Fete 2025 Merchandise!
Merchandise purchases help support Summer Fete every year! 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, Extra Large, 2XL
Don't want to wait until July 3 to get your gear? Advance purchases are available June 23 - 30, 2025 during regular business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at the Parks and Recreation Department on the first floor of Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.


Summer Fete is presented annually as part of the summer Arts in the Parks series. Visit blm.mn/artsparks to see the extensive schedule of fun, free performances and events at parks and other locations throughout Bloomington.
Join the Born Again Jocks for a Summer Fete 55+ senior bike ride.
On Thursday, July 3, adults 55 years of age and above are invited to enjoy a free guided bike tour of Hyland Lake Park Reserve as a precursor to Summer Fete 2025. The BAJ's encourage Seniors 55+ to participate in sports for fitness and good natured competition with a spirit of friendship.
Visit the BAJ Bicycling web page for full details. No registration required.
NOTE: Born Again Jocks is a recognized partner of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, but the bike ride is not sponsored or managed by the City and is not an official part of Summer Fete 2025.




