Summer Fete

Music on the Main Stage

This year the bandshell main stage is proud to present Power of 10, Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs and Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.   

• Power of 10 features dynamic vocalists, an awe-inspiring horn section and a superb rhythm section performing a mix of timeless and current hits. They'll hit the main stage at 5 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes! 

•  Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs performs the National Anthem at 8:30 p.m.

• Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) brings its time-honored tradition of instrumental excellence back to Summer Fete in 2022. This community orchestra is made up of volunteer adult amateur, semi-professional and professional musicians from all around the Twin Cities metro area. They take the bandshell stage after the national anthem (approx. 8:40 p.m.) and take you right up to the fireworks.  

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 options this year! View the site map below which outlines the four Fete zones and the food vendors operating in each one. 

2022 Food and Beverage Options

• Amazing Momo (Tibetan dumplings)
• Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream (Wide variety of ice cream products)
• Big Bell Ice Cream (Pre-packaged Novelty Ice Cream )
• Blue Loon Concessions – two locations (Hand-dipped corndogs, battered cheese curds fresh, cream cheese wontons, mini donuts, cheese burgers made to order, and more)
• Carnival Concessions (Mini donuts, cheese curds and other classic festival treats)
• Drew’s Mini Donuts (Mini donuts)
• Heavy Metal Grill (Rockin' tacos)
• KCM Eggrolls (Eggrolls, Wantons, and Dumplings)
• Kraz'd Foodnatik MN (Healthy, tasty snacks, appetizers, entrees and desserts)
• Market Bar B Q (BBQ favorites)
• Minnesnowii Shave Ice (Authentic Hawaiian shaved ice)
• Muddy Tiger (Indian street food)
• O’Neil Amusements (Cheese curds)
• Potter's Pasties (Traditional English Pasties)
• Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy (Gourmet cotton candy)
• Taqueria El Victor (Tacos and other traditional Mexican options)
• Tot Boss (a variety of tasty tater tot concoctions)

Click map image below to enlarge.  You can also download and print the map as a PDF. 

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! 

84th Street Kids Stage Performance Schedule

• 5 p.m. - Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle, and Jam
• 6:20 p.m. - Kidsdance DJ
• 7:40 p.m. - Kid Power with Rachael Kroog
• 10 p.m. (approx.) - Fireworks soundtrack

Family Fun Zone Activities

• Bloomington Police Department
• Bloomington Fire Department
• Bloomington Remembers Veterans
• Minneapolis Ski Club (the Ski Jump People)
• Cub Scout Pack 3394
• Bloomington Girl Scouts
• Bloomington Robotics Team demonstrations
• Three Rivers Parks District
• Artistry
• Face painting
• Temporary Tattoos
• Balloon Animals
• and more!

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.

Click map image below to enlarge.  You can also download and print the map as a PDF. 

Donations and sponsorships help us present Bloomington's biggest one-day festival featuring one of Minnesota's biggest and best fireworks shows every year. If you'd like to provide financial support to Summer Fete you can donate online!

If you prefer to donate by mail, please download and complete the form below and send in with a check. See form for details and instructions. 

• Summer Fete Donation Form - English (link coming soon)
• Summer Fete Donation Form - Español  (link coming soon)

Donations and Sponsorship Levels

Become a part of Summer Fete! There are options ranging from small to large for individual and corporate donations and sponsorships. Larger donors/sponsors can get their names in front of thousands of people who attend Summer Fete each year.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Mark Morrison at mmorrison@BloomingtonMN.gov or 952-563-8693.

Main Stage sponsor: $5,000

Two Main Stage sponsorships are available for Summer Fete 2023. You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. You or your organization will be named the Main Stage Sponsor for all publications distributed to residents and included on the Summer Fete website. A Main Stage Sponsor Banner will be placed prominently at the Main Stage location.

84th Street Kids Stage and Family Fun sponsor: $2,500

You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents.  You or your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. You or your organization will be named an 84th Street Kids’ Stage Sponsor for all publications distributed to residents and included on the Summer Fete website. An 84th Street Kids’ Stage Sponsor Banner will be placed prominently at the Stage location.

Detonation sponsor: $500-999 

You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. Your organization’s name & logo will be displayed on a banner at the event.

Stars and Stripes sponsor: $250-499

You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. Your organization’s name & logo will be displayed on a banner at the event.

Other sponsors:

• Patron: $100-249
• Contributor: $50-99
• Supporter: $1-49

Merchandise Purchases Help Too!

Bring a few dollars to Summer Fete and pick up a t-shirt or button. Your donations and merchandise purchases help support Summer Fete. 

• 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.