The Mounds View Festival in the Park is a beloved summer tradition in the northern suburbs, now held annually in Mounds View, MN. With roots stretching back to 1975, this local, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) event brings the community together for two days of fun and connection.
For all the details: https://www.mvfestivalinthepark.org/
Friday, August 15 – Family Fun Night at City Hall Park
5:30–8:30 PM: Splash pad DJ party, carnival-style games, and food vendors
6:00 PM: Colorful community parade marches through town
7:00–8:30 PM: Penny Carnival opens—classic carnival games with candy and novelty prizes for just a few cents
Saturday, August 16 – Main Day at Silver View Park
8:00 AM: Food vendors open and stay all day to fuel your fun
8:00 AM: Annual Car Show rolls in for its 19th year
10:00 AM–2:00 PM creative family fun includes a Bag Toss Tournament and Medallion Hunt
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Craft & Vendor Fair and Seniors Tent & Activities
11:00 AM: The Hasse Family Petting Zoo opens, and local hero units like K9 teams and fire departments appear for touch-a-truck demos
1:00 PM–9:30 PM: Live music and dancing kick off with Fiddle and Flannels, followed by RUSTE.official (3:30 PM) and Wicked Garden (6:00 PM)
1:00 PM: Car Show trophy presentation
3:00 PM: Fire safety demos, including Kitchen Grease Fire and Side-by-Side Burn Room simulations
4:00–6:00 PM: Tons of joy with a foam party for kids
9:40 PM: The night ends with a dazzling fireworks show lighting up the Mounds View sky
Family Fun for All Ages – A perfect mix of kid favorites (petting zoo, splash pad, foam party) and adult activities (car show, live music, fireworks)
Affordable and Local – Most activities are low-cost (a penny carnival, tournaments) and food vendors abound for convenience and flavor
Support Community – Powered entirely by volunteers and local sponsors, this nonprofit festival gives back to the area and fosters shared pride
Half Weekend, Full Value – With a chill kickoff Friday and a jam-packed Saturday, it’s a local summer escape that fits any schedule
Dates: Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16, 2025
Locations:
Friday: City Hall Park, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard
Saturday: Silver View Park, 7542 Silver Lake Road
Admission: Free for most events; select activities may have small fees (e.g., penny carnival, tournaments)
Organizer: A passionate small nonprofit staffed by community volunteers
From a splash pad DJ party to a dancing penny carnival, family games, and evening fireworks, the Mounds View Festival in the Park is a vibrant hometown celebration worth planning for. Gather your lawn chairs, bring your kids, and enjoy a full summer weekend in the heart of the north metro.
For all the details: https://www.mvfestivalinthepark.org/
