Hennepin Fest: A Woman-Led Music & Cultural Festival
Saturday, May 31 2025, 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Washburn Fair Oaks Park
Hennepin History Museum presents Hennepin Fest, a women-led music festival celebrating the diverse history and culture of our community!
This free outdoor festival features music and spoken word by local women artists, including:
Diane, DJ/MC
local radio host and producer
Annie Mack
Connie Evingson
Maria Isa
NUNNABOVE
Hennepin Fest will also include a Vendor Village with local artists, artisans, and food vendors.
Stay tuned for more announcements, including spoken word artists, vendors and performance schedule.
Admission
Free Community Event. Click here to let us know you’re coming!
Schedule
Stay tuned for more information!
Vendor Village
Stay tuned for more information!
Are you a local woman or non-binary artist, artisan, or food vendor? Click here to inquire about being a vendor at Hennepin Fest!
Family Friendly Event
Hennepin Fest is a family friendly event. Kid friendly activities will be available in the Vendor Village. No alcohol will be served at this event.
Accessibility
A paved walking path provides access to the Vendor Village and park benches with sightlines to the stage.
Seating
Limited park bench seating only. Camp chairs and picnic blankets encouraged.
Parking & Transportation
- Bus – The festival is located near several MetroTransit bus routes.
- Bike – Bike parking is available at Hennepin History Museum (2303 3rd Ave S).
- Personal Vehicle – Free on-street parking and paid parking lots are available within 1-3 blocks of the park.
Sponsors
Are you interested in sponsoring this event? Click here or contact claire.lesliejohnson@hennepinhistory.org for more information.
This work is funded in part by Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
