The Taste of Minnesota festival, once a St. Paul tradition, will return to Minneapolis for the third year in July.
The free festival will take place at Nicollet Mall and Washington Avenue in downtown Minneapolis from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6.
Cheap Trick and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will headline on July 5, followed by Ludacris on July 6, organizers announced on Wednesday.
Other acts on July 5 include Bluewater Kings, Rhythm Street Movement and The Steels Family Affair, featuring DJ Sophia Eris.
On July 6, look for NUR-D, David Yang, Frankie Torres and Good for Gary with Eris as DJ.
The festival will also feature two additional stages with local bands, with lineups to be announced later.
Beyond music, there will be local food vendors and family-friendly activities with more than 100 visual artists, makers and performers showcasing Minnesota’s vibrant creative scene.
The late Ron Maddox founded Taste of Minnesota in 1983 on the state Capitol grounds in St. Paul. The idea was to provide a free, family friendly festival with live music and plenty of food options. After stops and starts and changes in ownership, organizers and locations in recent years, the festival found its new home in Minneapolis in 2023.
While the festival is free, there is a new option for ticketed VIP passes. Featuring “extra perks and comfort,” according to a news release, the passes include drink tickets, reserved viewing area, access to air-conditioned bathrooms and more. The packages will cost $350 for both days or $200 for a single day.
Ticket sales begin on Tuesday, April 8. More info at tasteofmn.com.
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