Summer Fete
This year's fun starts with a carnival, includes two entertainment stages – the Kid's stage and the Main Stage – featuring a great lineup of performers, and as usual, culminates with a fantastic fireworks display just after dusk!
2019 Schedule
5 - 9 p.m.
Kids' Carnival Area
The 84th Street region will kick off with the Kids' Carnival Area at 5 p.m. featuring more inflatable attractions than ever before with a few specialty attractions!
- Wristbands: $17 each. Provides unlimited access to most carnival attractions.
- Tickets: $1 each. Carnival attractions require 2-4 tickets per play.
5:00 - 8:40 p.m.
Music on the 84th Street Kids Stage
The 84th Street Kids' stage will once again feature the best in family entertainment.
- 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Rachael Kroog's Summertime Fun Show: Be ready to have fun and dance along with Rachael and her original songs!
- 6:20 - 7:20 p.m. - Rachael Kroog's Patriotic Show: Rachael's various themes include the power of kindness, the value of respect, our spiritual connection to the earth and its animals, and the ability to make our dreams come true.
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7:40 - 8:40 p.m. - Kids Dance: It's a Kid's DJ Dance Party!
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Music on the Main Stage
The main stage at the Bandshell is headlined by the biannual favorite, the Bloomington Medalist Band.
- 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. – Power of 10
- 8:40 - 10:00 p.m. – Bloomington Medalist Band
Dusk
Fireworks!
Topping off the evening is the annual Summer Fete fireworks display. It starts around dusk – shortly after 10 p.m.
The pyrotechnics this year promise to continue to be one of the best in the state. Bloomington's fireworks displays are one of the few to feature 10-inch shells.
The Fireworks display is visible from all around the event site. Look towards the Hyland Lake Ski Jump to see the aerial display launched from Chalet Road.
2019 Food vendors
Summer Fete proudly features a wide variety of food and beverages options this year, including some old favorites and some new possibilities! Stop by every food area for totally new options!
ZONE 1 - West side of the Bandshell
- O'Neil Amusement - Cheese curds, corn dogs, hot dogs, deep-fried pickles
- Minnesnowii - Twenty different flavors of Hawaiian-style shaved ice, water
- Egg Rolls/Asian Cuisine
- Island Concessions
ZONE 2 - 84th Street West of pedestrian bridge
- Potter's Pasties & Pies - Savory and sweet pasties and pies, ginger lemonade
- Tot Boss - Tater tots plain or loaded with fixings, dipping sauce, soda, water (includes gluten free options)
- MyBurger - Burgers and fries, veggie burgers (gluten free buns available)
- Purple People Feeder - Pulled pork, burgers, wings
- Heavy Metal Grill - Rockin' tacos, Philly cheesesteaks
- Ben and Jerry's - Ice cream novelties
- Reverie - Reverie offers an entirely plant-based (vegan) menu
- B3 Food Truck - Burgers, brats, BBQ
ZONE 3 - 84th Street East of pedestrian bridge
- Sweet Clouds - Gourmet colors and flavors of cotton candy
- Drew's Mini Donuts - Mini donuts, bottled beverages
- Daryl's Doghouse - variety of specialty hot dogs including the St Paul dog
- Carnival Concessions - Cheese curds, mini donuts, corn dogs, cotton candy, fruit smoothies, water, soda
- Blue Loon Concessions - Corn dogs, cheese curds, buffalo cheese curds, four flavors of cream cheese wontons, s'more wontons, soda, water
- Kettle Korn Factory - Kettle korn, sparkling water, water
- Minnesnowii - Twenty different flavors of Hawaiian-style shaved ice, water
ZONE 4 - Normandale Blvd South of 84th Street
- Blue Loon Concessions - Corn dogs, cheese curds, buffalo cheese curds, four flavors of cream cheese wontons, s'more wontons, soda, water
- Auntie Wendy's - Kettle corn
- USA Inflatables - Donuts
- Big Bell - Ice cream novelties
Map, closures, directions & 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.
Please note that 84th St is down to one lane in both directions between France Ave and Normandale Blvd.
Sandcastles
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Noon - 3 p.m.
Join Bloomington in celebration of our nation's birth! Bloomington kicks off Independence Day week with the annual Sandcastles party at Bush Lake Beach located at 9140 E. Bush Lake Road.
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Sandcastle building contest – Prizes for the best sandcastle or sand sculpture will be up for grabs! Bring the family out to compete for one of the top prizes. There will be several categories based on age or entire family to break down the competition. Check back later for more information on available prizes.
- Party games and contests – These will be held throughout the day for kids and adults alike, while beach party music will fill the air. Lifeguards will be on duty starting at 11 a.m.
If you park on site, a parking fee of $7.75 will apply, or you can buy a season pass for $39 for the first vehicle.
Help Support Summer Fete
Bring a few dollars to Summer Fete and pick up a t-shirt or button. Your donations and merchandise purchases help support Summer Fete. T-shirts are $10 and buttons are $2.
If you'd like to donate to Summer Fete immediately, you can donate online!
Become a sponsor!
Become a part of Summer Fete! The options below present even more avenues to get your name out to the 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 952-563-8895.
Main Stage sponsor - $5,000
Your organization will be named the Main Stage Sponsor for all publications distributed to residents, showcased during prior events and on the Summer Fete website. Primary Sponsor Banner will be created and placed prominently on the Main Stage. Reserved space near the Main Stage for a booth promoting your organization
84th Street Kids Stage sponsor - $2,500
Your organization will be named as the 84th Kids’ Stage Sponsor for all publications distributed to residents, showcased during prior events and on the Summer Fete website. Primary Sponsor Banner will be created and placed prominently on the 84th Street Kids’ Stage. Reserved space near the 84th Kids’ Stage for a booth to promote your organization
Carnival sponsor - $2,500
Your organization will be named the Carnival Area Sponsor for all publications distributed to residents, showcased during prior events and on the Summer Fete website. Primary Sponsor Banner will be created and placed prominently throughout the Carnival. Reserved space near the carnival for a booth to promote your organization.
Detonation sponsor - $500-999
Your organization’s name will appear in a thank you ad placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event throughout the evening. Your organization’s name & logo will be displayed on a banner at the event. Reserved space in Sponsor Tent to promote your organization.
Stars and Stripes sponsor - $250-499
Your organization’s name will appear in a thank you ad placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event throughout the evening. Your organization’s name & logo will be displayed on a banner at the event.
