Experience Cedarfest: Community, Culture & Car-Free Streets

When: Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Cedar Avenue (between 15th Ave and 6th St) and Riverside Avenue (between Cedar Ave and 19th Ave), Cedar–Riverside neighborhood, Minneapolis
Admission: Free and open to all!

Open Streets Minneapolis transforms ordinary roads into extraordinary public spaces—and Open Streets: Cedarfest is the summer’s most colorful example yet. Expect a day packed with live music, street art, cultural displays, community games, food vendors, and even camel rides. It’s a full-blown street festival that celebrates this dynamic, multicultural neighborhood—and the best part is, there’s no charge to join the fun.

For more information, go to https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/july/open-streets-returns-2025/

What You’ll Find at Cedarfest

  • Live entertainment on multiple stages—dance, music, comedy, and cultural performances

  • Food and drinks from neighborhood vendors representing global flavors

  • Family-friendly fun, including a hot-wing eating contest, wiener dog races, face painting, roller skating, and giant bubbles!

  • Free camel rides—yes, you read that right.

Council Member Jamal Osman calls it a day when “streets turn into lively spaces for walking, biking, and connecting with our neighbors.” West Bank Business Association Director KJ Starr promises “the best party of the year”—and they’re not kidding.

Why You Should Go

  • Totally free event that fosters community spirit and creativity

  • Celebrate cultural diversity in one of Minneapolis’s most vibrant neighborhoods

  • Activate all your senses with music, art, food, and street performances

  • Make memories with family and friends in a car-free, playful environment

Cedar–Riverside is known for its immigrant vibrancy and creative energy—it’s the perfect backdrop for a block party like no other.

Quick Event Snapshot

Info Details
Date & Time Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 • 11 AM – 5 PM
Location Cedar Avenue (15th Ave – 6th St) & Riverside Ave (Cedar Ave – 19th Ave)
Admission Free
Highlights Live music, food vendors, art, games, camel rides, contests
Organizers West Bank Business Association & City of Minneapolis

What’s Next for Open Streets

Cedarfest is one of the three remaining Open Streets events taking place this summer:

  • August 17 – Cedar Avenue (Cedar to Riverside)

  • September 6 – West Broadway (Logan to Lyndale)

  • September 20 – Hennepin Avenue (26th to 36th Streets)

Open Streets: Cedarfest offers a unique chance to experience Minneapolis at its best—creative, inclusive, and downright fun. On Sunday, August 17, leave the car at home, bring your curiosity, and see the street reimagined as community space for a day of culture, play, and connection.

See you on the closed streets of Cedar–Riverside!

For more information, go to https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/july/open-streets-returns-2025/