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The Springtime & Sunshine Festival is coming to the Anoka County Fairgrounds. This is happening on May 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2023, from 11 am to 7 pm in Anoka in the greater Minneapolis area. Admission is free and this event is open to the public.
There will be 90+ Handmade Crafter Vendors plus Boutique Vendors to make for a wonderful shopping experience. You’ll see home decor, seasonal decor, one of a kind gifts, handcrafted woodwork, pet accessories and so much more.
You can enjoy live music on all four days of the festival. Daniel Switch will be performing on Thursday, from 4 pm to 7 pm. Ozzy Harris will be on stage on Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Karina Kern and Brian Baldus will be Saturday’s entertainment from 3 pm to 6 pm. And Chris Kelly will be performing on Sunday from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Mini Midway
The Mini Midway will have
- Rainbow Bouncy House Slide
- NinjaSaur Double High Slide
- Radical Run Obstacle Course
- Big Baller Wipe Out
- Animal Kingdom Playland
- King of the Hill
All you can ride wristband will be $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday and $20 for Sunday.
The festival will have pony rides for $6.
You can enjoy beer and liquor from Route 65 Pub & Grub in the BandShell Beer Garden.
Minnesota Foodies love this festival and you will too!
Food For The Foodies
KCM Egg Rolls
- Egg Rolls
- Wontons
- Dumplings
- Tempura Wings
- Avocado Spring Rolls
- Strawberry Punch
- Thai Tea
- Matcha Latte
Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos
- 4 Varieties of Cheese Curd Tacos
The Shaved Ice Shack
- Shaved Ice
- Fresh Baked Cookies
Taulelle Concessions
- Corndogs
- Cheese Curds
- Funnel Cakes
- Chicken Tenders
- Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
- Strawberry Smoothies
- Strawberry Mango Smoothies
- Strawberry Banana Smoothies
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Duke’s Poutine
- Poutine
- Fresh Cut Fries
- Coca Cola Products
- Bottled Water
Yang Yumm
- Korean Cheese Hot Dog
- Mochi Donut
- Chicken Satay
- Boba Smoothies
Pierogi Food Truck
- Pierogi with Potato & Cheese Vegetarian
- Pierogi with Meat
- Stuffed Cabbage topped with tomato sauce
- Polish Sausage with bun & sauerkraut
- Crepes filled with sweet cream cheese
Nautical Bowls
- Acai, Pitaya, Granola, Banana, Cacao Nibs & Peanut Butter
- Blue Majik, Mango, Coconut, Granola, Strawberries, Coconut Flakes & Honey
- Blue Majik, Pitaya, Granola, Banana. Strawberries & Honey
- Acai, Coconut, Granola, Banana, Hemp Seeds & Peanut Butter
Hootowl Concessions
- 45+ flavors of soft serve ice cream in waffle cones & cups
- Shakes
- Malts
- Floats
- Brain freezes
- Slushies
- Pop
- Water
Mamas Taco Truck
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Taco Salad
- Fajitas
- Walking Tacos
- Mexican Jurritos
- Pop
Mabel’s Old Fashioned Kettle Corn
- Sweet & Salted Kettle Corn – Vegan Friendly – Gluten Free
- Salted Caramel Kettle Corn – Gluten Free
- Cotton Candy Kettle Corn – Gluten Free
Thai Thai Street Food
- Pad Thai
- Chicken Bowl
- Chicken Salad
- Beef Bowl
- Beef Salad
- Crispy Pork Belly Bites
Smokin’ Outdoors BBQ
- Brisket
- Pork Ribs
- Pulled Pork
- Cornbread
- Mac & Cheese
- Apple Kale Slaw
Pitchfork Sausage F&W Concessions
- London Broil Steak Sandwich/Pita/GF Boat
- Chicken Pita/GF Boat
- Hot Dogs
- Nachos – Chicken or Steak
- Fountain Soda
- Water
Hunter’s Grill Mobile
- Philly Cheesesteak
- Squeak’s Sausage
- Gravy Cheeseburger
- Cheeseburger
- Burger
- Squeak’s Breakfast Fries
- Deep Fried Pickles
- 20 oz. Pop
- Bottled Water
Where to Stay in Anoka
If you’d like to visit Anoka for the Springtime & Sunshine Festival, you should consider the following hotels. They’re all offering discounts that can save you money on your stay.
- Hampton Inn Brooklyn Park
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Maple Grove NW MPLS, an IHG Hotel
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Brooklyn Center
- Red Roof Inn Minneapolis Plymouth
- Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Maple Grove
- avid hotel Roseville Minneapolis North
- Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
- Staybridge Suites MPLS – Maple Grove – Arbor Lakes, an IHG Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Otsego – Minneapolis
- Hampton Inn Minneapolis NW Maple Grove
