Champlin’s biggest summer celebration is back! The Father Hennepin Rescheduled Concert & Fireworks is happening on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Mississippi Crossings (307 E River Parkway, Champlin, MN). Since we missed the original June date, we have rescheduled it for this Friday, so now is your chance to experience this celebration and best of all, admission is free!
Learn more on the City of Champlin website »
Get ready for a full night of music and entertainment:
5:00 PM – Food trucks open (The Lookout, Kevin’s Gyros, Brick Oven Pizza Bus, Ku-Ma-In)
6:00–8:00 PM – Live performance by Weekend Rockstar
8:40 PM – Fireworks Show over the river
9:00 PM–Midnight – Dance the night away with headliner The Fabulous Armadillos
Special Guest Preston Gunderson will perform at 5:00 PM and again at 8:00 PM on the turf stage
Come hungry, because the food truck lineup has something for everyone:
The Lookout – Local comfort favorites
Kevin’s Gyros – Flavor-packed Greek eats
Brick Oven Pizza Bus – Fresh, hot, wood-fired slices
Ku-Ma-In – Asian street-food goodness
At 8:40 PM, look to the skies for a stunning fireworks display that lights up the riverfront. It’s the perfect way to cap off the summer before heading into the holiday weekend.
Parking at Mississippi Crossings is limited, but don’t worry—the city is making it easy to get there. Take advantage of the free First Student Shuttle with service from:
Andrews Park
Ice Forum
JRAC
Shuttles drop off on Dean Avenue, and a pedestrian tunnel provides easy access to the venue.
✅ Chairs and blankets (setup allowed starting at 3:00 PM)
✅ Water bottles (coolers may be checked)
🚫 No personal alcohol
🚫 No large coolers
The Father Hennepin Festival Concert & Fireworks is the perfect way to wrap up summer in the Twin Cities. Whether you come for the music, the food, or the fireworks, this is a can’t-miss Champlin tradition.
📅 Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
📍 Location: Mississippi Crossings – 307 E River Parkway, Champlin, MN
💲 Cost: Free
👉 Don’t miss it—bring your family, bring your friends, and celebrate summer in Champlin with music, fireworks, and fun by the river!
