2011 Raspberry Festival: Music And Arts

Some of the best parts of Hopkins’ Raspberry Festival are the talented artists and musicians that offer free and low-cost concerts, exhibitions, and events. 

Saturday, July 9

The third-annual, weekend-long, free arts festival will include a juried art fair, music and creative activities and is open to the public.

• When: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 9 and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, July 10 
• Where: Mainstreet
• More information: www.hopkinsartscenter.com  

Thursday, July 14

Free music in the park with food available for purchase at 11:30 and an evening concert courtesy of Hopkins’ own Westwind Concert Band at 7 p.m.

• When: 11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. 
• Where:
• More information: www.hopkinsbiz.com

Friday, July 15

Jaycees Street/Tent Dance with Uncle Chunk

Enjoy the rock cover band while dancing under the stars.

• When: 8:30 p.m. – Midnight
• Where: Ninth Avenue South & Mainstreet

Saturday, July 16

Jaycees Street/Tent Dance with GB Leighton

Enjoy the sounds of the Minnesota native rock star while dancing under the stars.

• When: 8:30 p.m. – Midnight
• Where: Ninth Avenue South & Mainstreet

Community Band Performances

Free performances by Calhoun Isles Community Band, Plymouth Community Band, St. Louis Park Community Band, Eden Prairie Community Band and Hopkins Westwind Concert Band

• When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Where:
• More Information: See the festival's website.

Market Place Craft Fair

Artists with crafts, clothing, art, woodwork and vendors with merchandise, food and beverages all available for purchase.

• When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Where: Mainstreet between Seventh & 12th Avenues