Get ready for a vibrant day of art, music, food, and fun for the whole family at the Autumn Arts Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 12th, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm in downtown North St. Paul. This event is packed with art vendors, activities, and performances that you won’t want to miss!
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Here’s what you can expect:
- 50+ talented local artists and crafters selling their work
- 5 Culturally rich performances throughout the day, including our town’s own high school band: Polar Drift!
- Tasty food trucks serving up a variety of delicious dishes from around the world
- FREE Festival activities like face painting, sketch artist, and more!
Performance Schedule
Global Games
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Let the games begin! Get ready for a whirlwind adventure around the world, learning fascinating games and skill toys from different cultures! Come and jump in and play! Discover how fun can build skills, confidence, and a love for global cultures!
Mariachi Band
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Experience the vibrant spirit of Mexico with Mariachi! Featuring soaring violins and trumpets, lively vihuela, and deep guitarrón rhythms, this beloved ensemble brings the energy, tradition, and celebration of Mexican culture to the stage.
Chinese Chopsticks Dance
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Get ready for a lively and joyful performance inspired by a 4,000-year-old Chinese tradition! Watch chopsticks become playful dance props in this colorful Mongolian-inspired dance filled with rhythm, movement, happiness, and passion.
Global Rhythms Percussionist
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Take a musical journey around the globe with percussionist Mick LaBriola, whose travels and studies have taken him from Jamaica and Morocco to India, Jordan, Spain, and beyond. Experience the rich rhythms and sounds inspired by his international musical adventures!
Polar Drift Band
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Get ready to groove with Polar Drift, North High School’s student-run jazz and pop ensemble! From rock and R&B to jazz and funk, these talented young musicians bring high-energy sounds and infectious rhythms to every performance.
Free Festival Activities
Face Painting
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
DIY Community Craft Artist
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Airbrush Tattoos
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Caricaturist
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
