2023 Guide to the Springtime & Sunshine Festival In Anoka, Minnesota

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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.