Summer Fete

Do you want to bring your mobile food/beverage operation to Bloomington's biggest annual one-day festival?

If so, please complete the Special Events Food Vendor Inquiry Form to request your opportunity to serve thousands of guests at Summer Fete on July 3 at Normandale Lake Park.

Don't delay. Apply today! Thank you for your interest in mobile food service at Bloomington Parks and Recreation's annual Arts in the Parks events series!

Event and Performance Schedule

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.

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 Food and Beverage Options

Alphabetical

By 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!

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.

Sticks and Tones and Rachael Kroog with musical instruments including guitar and drums

Map, Closures, Directions and Parking

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.

2025 Summer Fete map with four food zones, food vendors listed, directions, street closures, parking and more

Summer Fete Merchandise

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.