This was a small Native American event at the entrance to the Stone ARch Bridge by Father Hennepin Bluff Park. This festival is fairly new and we hope it will expand in the upcoming years.

This event is made possible by a grant from the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board. Event partners include the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and Minnesota Historical Society.

Saturday, October 9, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Father Hennepin Bluff Park (420 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN) and at the NEW Water Works Park (333 1st Street S., Minneapolis, MN 55401) for the Owámni: Falling Water Festival, a celebration of indigenous Minnesota cultures.  Owámni is what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls.  It means, “whirling or falling water” in the Dakota language, making it an appropriate name for this festival along the Mississippi River.

This free, family-friendly event, co-presented by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and the St Anthony Falls Heritage Board, celebrates indigenous Minnesota culture with music, art, food, and more! Enjoy the many event offerings with the opportunity to learn more about artifacts from the Minnesota History Center’s collection; picnic in the park with Native foods from Owamni by the Sioux Chef and other food vendors.

Contact us dennis@TheMNWineClub.com