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Ah, summertime in the Twin Cities: blooming flowers, singing birds, warm sunshine, and a plethora of outdoor events and festivals in Minneapolis that offer something for everyone.

One thing that’s great about these happenings is the chance to promote your business in person. Attracting both locals and visitors, everything from music festivals to food fairs becomes an opportunity to showcase your products and services, and engage with potential customers in person.

Here’s just a sampling of the best Minneapolis summer events to take advantage of:

Twin Cities Pride Festival

One of the largest LGBTQ+ events in the country, the Twin Cities Pride Festival attracts over 400,000 people each year. Taking place over two days in June, it includes a parade, live music, food vendors and more. Businesses have the opportunity to connect with the LGBTQ+ community, support the cause, and showcase their products, services and exciting offerings. 

Minnesota State Fair

The world-famous State Fair is one of the largest and most well-known events in the state, attracting over 2 million visitors each year. The fair takes place over 12 days in August and features a wide range of attractions, including carnival rides, live music, food vendors and agricultural exhibits. With millions of visitors each year, the State Fair offers businesses a massive audience to showcase their brands. Companies can take advantage of the festive atmosphere to engage with customers and build brand awareness.

Aquatennial

An annual festival held in downtown Minneapolis in July, the festival celebrates the city’s myriad lakes and rivers, and includes a range of water-themed events, such as a sandcastle competition, a milk carton boat race and a torchlight parade. For businesses looking to connect with a local audience, the Aquatennial offers a fun and engaging way to showcase their brand to attendees. 

Open Streets

A series of community events that takes place throughout the summer in various neighborhoods in Minneapolis, during Open Streets certain blocks are closed to cars and opened up to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation. The events feature live music, food vendors and activities for all ages. Businesses can take advantage of the unique atmosphere of Open Streets to connect with potential customers and build brand loyalty, where attendees are often eager to learn about businesses that are invested in their communities.

Uptown Art Fair

The Uptown Art Fair is one of the largest art fairs in the country, attracting over 350,000 visitors each year. The fair takes place over three days in August and features a wide range of artwork, live music and food vendors. Attracting a diverse audience of art enthusiasts, the fair provides businesses with the opportunity to showcase their brands to a unique and creative community. Exhibiting at the fair is a great way to build brand recognition and connect with potential customers.

Powderhorn Art Fair

Taking place in August, Powderhorn features a wide range of artisanal creations, live music and local food offerings. The Powderhorn Art Fair offers businesses a chance to connect with an artistic and community-oriented audience. 

Minneapolis Farmers Market

The Minneapolis Farmers Market is open year-round, but it comes alive during the summer months. The market features a wide range of local produce, baked goods and other artisanal products. For businesses looking to promote locally-sourced and healthy products, the Minneapolis Farmers Market is an ideal venue. 

Music in the Parks

A summer concert series held in various parks throughout Minneapolis, Music in the Parks features a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, rock and classical. Setting up a booth at one or more locations throughout the season provides businesses with the opportunity to showcase their brands to a music-loving and community-oriented audience. Sponsoring the series is a great way to build brand loyalty and connect with potential customers.

Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Held over two days in June and celebrating the arts and community in Minneapolis, the Stone Arch Bridge Festival features over 200 artists, live music and food vendors. It’s an ideal venue for businesses looking to connect with an artistic and community-oriented audience. Exhibiting at the festival provides companies with the opportunity to showcase their products or services to an engaged and enthusiastic crowd.

Minnesota Fringe Festival

The Minnesota Fringe Festival is a 10-day event held in August that celebrates theater and performance art. The festival features over 160 performances across multiple venues in Minneapolis. A presence at Fringe provides businesses with the opportunity to showcase their brands to a diverse and culturally-engaged audience, and sponsoring the festival is a great way to build brand recognition and connect with potential customers who are passionate about the arts.

Make Summer a Printastik Season

If you’re looking to set up a booth at one of the above events or other fun, diverse festivals and happenings throughout the Twin Cities this summer, let Printastik help you create signage, banners, business cards, t-shirts, and other promotional items and assorted swag to get the word out about your brand. Summer is here, so let us get your brand to the next level. 

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