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About Taste Of Minnesota
Taste Of Minnesota is a premier outdoor street festival held along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, nestled between Washington Ave and 5th Street. The festival is renowned for its multi-stage setup, hundreds of food vendors, and a broad lineup that typically features major headliners on the weekend. In 2025, expect performances from Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick on Saturday, with Ludacris and Nur-D headlining Sunday, plus a robust slate of acts across multiple stages. The event traditionally draws tens of thousands of attendees each day and becomes a staple of the Minneapolis summer calendar.
Whether you’re a local planning a weekend outing or a visitor seeking a family-friendly festival experience, Taste Of Minnesota offers diverse entertainment, delicious bites, and a lively urban atmosphere—all concentrated right on Nicollet Mall in the heart of Minneapolis. This page covers seating and viewing options, parking and transportation, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your plans with ease.
Entrances for taste enthusiasts and festival-goers include Washington Ave & Hennepin Ave, 5th Street & Nicollet Mall, and 4th Street & Nicollet Mall, making accessibility convenient from multiple directions. Downtown parking ramps and lots—such as those on Hawthorne, Hennepin at 10th, LaSalle at 10th, 11th Street Underground, and the Plaza—offer nearby options for drivers. Metro Transit has in the past provided free transit passes for festivalgoers, and the event is well-served by light-rail stops near Government Plaza as well as various bus routes. For accommodations, several downtown Minneapolis hotels within a short walk of Nicollet Mall—like The Marquette Hotel, Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown, and Hyatt/Hyatt properties—provide convenient stays for festival weekends. We’ve curated affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to simplify your planning, delivering reliable options for comfortable rests and great meals before or after the festival. If you’re aiming for a smooth, no-fuss experience, consider securing your tickets and arrangements through our trusted connections—we’ve got you covered.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/venue: Outdoor festival on Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis, between Washington Ave and 5th Street.
- Venue type: Street festival with multiple stages and hundreds of food vendors; entrances include Washington Ave & Hennepin Ave, 5th Street & Nicollet Mall, and 4th Street & Nicollet Mall.
- Capacity/attendance: 60,000 attendees on Saturday and 75,000 on Sunday in 2025 (about 140,000 total for the weekend).
- Headliners 2025: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick on Saturday; Ludacris and Nur-D on Sunday (plus other acts on multiple stages).
- History: Originated in St. Paul, moved to Harriet Island, relocated to Waconia due to floods in 2014–2015, and returned to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis in 2023.
- Parking: Downtown parking ramps and lots around Nicollet Mall (e.g., Hawthorne, Hennepin at 10th, LaSalle at 10th, 11th Street Underground, Plaza, etc.).
- Transit: Metro Transit has provided free transit passes for Taste of Minnesota in some years; entrances/locations are centered around Nicollet Mall with nearby light-rail stops (Government Plaza area) and bus lines.
- Nearby hotels: Several downtown properties are within a short walk of Nicollet Mall (e.g., The Marquette Hotel, Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown, Hampton/Hyatt options) per Hotels.com/Expedia listings.
- Notable past events: The festival has featured major acts and multi-stage lineups; 2024 included The Wallflowers and Martina McBride; 2025 headliners included Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, and Ludacris.