Summer Fete

Summer Fete 2026

Join us Friday, 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.

Celebrate the USA's 250th birthday in style with this annual festival filled with music, food, fireworks and fun!

Event and Performance Schedule

2026 Main Stage Schedule

5 - 8 p.m.: The Covers, the Twin Cities premier party band!

8 - 8:20 p.m.: Fun and Games with your Summer Fete Emcee.
8:30 - 8:45 p.m. Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs, national anthem and remarks from Mayor Tim Busse.

Members of Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs singing National Anthem at Bloomington Summer Fete

8:45 - 10 p.m.: Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

Large crowd enjoying Bloomington Symphony Orchestra performance at the Normandale Lake Bandshell during Summer Fete 2022

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.

Large firework in mid air over Normandale Lake during Summer Fete

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!

2026 Food and Beverage Options

Alphabetical

By Zone

Summer Fete 2024 basic map showing food zones, bandshell and family fun zone

Zone A

Zone B

Zone C

Zone D

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!

Quad photo box with kids stage, fire truck, police vehicle, and people visiting information tents during Summer Fete

2026 Kids' Stage Schedule

5 - 5:30 p.m. - DJ music
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - The Dollipops
6:50 - 8:20 p.m. - Rachael Kroog's patriotic kids' show
8:40 - dark - DJ Dance Party

All times approximate.

Double kids performers photo: Dollipops left, Rachael Kroog right

2026 Family Fun Zone

Plus!

Face painting
Balloon animals
Temporary tattoos
Caricaturists

Map, Closures, Directions and Parking

Directions to Summer Fete

Map View

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.

Traffic and Path Change Schedule

84th Street Bandshell Parking Lot is closed to public parking on July 3.
Chalet Road parking lot and Chalet Road from 84th Street to Normandale Lake Drive/Sandro Road closes at 10 a.m.
All access to the west side of Normandale Lake closes at 10 a.m.
84th Street between Normandale Lake Blvd. and Norman Center Drive will be closed at 12 p.m.(noon).
- Use American Blvd as alternate route.
- Or bypass closed section via 83rd Street.
At 5 p.m. all eastbound lanes of 84th Street from E. Bush Lake Rd./Chalet Rd. to Normandale Blvd. will be closed.
Westbound lanes of 84th Street from Normandale Blvd. to Norman Center Dr. will remain open for access to parking ramps.

Parking

Free parking is available in the Normandale Lake Office Park ramps (8500, 8400, 8300, 8000 towers).
Handicapped parking is available on the first level of the 8500 Tower parking ramp and will be marked and reserved accordingly. Limited spaces also available in the 84th Street parking lot.

Summer Fete Merchandise