Like Monarch Butterflies this time of year, we are busy! The festival is coordinating with our artist friends and science colleagues to bring you activities and learning opportunities at the 2022 Monarch Festival. Check back here regularly for updates on artists, activities, exhibitors, plant vendors, and food vendors! We will post here and on our Facebook page.
2021 Festival Line-Up
Performing Artists on Our Main Stage
10:00 am – Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue – Aztec dance troupe with traditional regalia.
11:00 am – Salsa del Soul – Twin Cities-based orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean.
12:00 pm – Children’s Monarch Costume Parade – Line-up at the Festival Info Booth (Purple Stripes) at 11:50 am.
12:30 pm – Mariachi Mi Tierra – Bringing with them this passionate music of Mexico.
1:30 pm – Ballet Folklorico Mexico – Mexico Azteca educates, preserves, and inspires people to celebrate the heritage and beauty of Mexico through the folkloric arts.
3:00 pm – Tropical Zone Orchestra – An award-winning Latin fusion band.
Hands-On Artists
- Constanza Carballo – Mural and sculpture station.
- Paper Plains – Making paper with plants station.
- Sarah Nassif – Screen printing station.
- Sol y Luna – Block printing station.
- Taylor Tinkham – Make your own Monarch Mask at home. Show off at the festival!
Educational Exhibitors
- ArtStart in Partnership with the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Bell Museum
- Friends School of Minnesota
- Hennepin County Environment and Energy
- Hennepin County Library – A Story Stroll featuring children’s book Señorita Mariposa
- Metro Transit – BRT Bus Onsite
- Metropolitan Council – Regional Parks & Trails
- Minnesota Dragonfly Society
- Minnesota Zoo
- Monarch Joint Venture
- Nokomis Naturescape
- Starry Skies IDA Minneapolis|St. Paul
- Wild Ones Twin Cities
Native Plant & Tree Vendors
Monarch Merchandise
Food Vendors
- 9 Yum Yum Ice Cream
- El Burrito Mercado
- Finer Meats & Eats
- Habenero Tacos (2 Stations)
- La Loma Tamales
- Naturally Delicious
- Taco Taxi
- Taqueria Victor Hugo
Past Festivals & Online Content
In 2020, the Minneapolis Monarch Festival went virtual. Our artist and educational partners created amazing online content. Feel free to visit and get excited for 2022.
Education Blog
Arts & Artists Blog
Hands-On Art Projects
Planting for the Future – Donate to Protect the Monarch Festival today
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