The Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission presents:

 

The Minnesota Statehood Weekend Festival
Commemorate Minnesota’s
150th Anniversary of Statehood
Saturday May 17 & Sunday May 18, 2008

Events takes place on or near the State Capitol grounds
Live music, great food and exhibitions of
all things Minnesotan!
There won’t be another event like this for 50 years!

 

Special exhibits at the Minnesota History Center, including the Declaration of
Independence and MN150 each day

 

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Saturday, May 17TH
11AM - 4PM

The Minnesota Stage Sponsored by Xcel Energy

Music & Performances by
Hayor Bibimma Dance Group ....................11AM
The Fat Cats ........................................11:45AM
Josiah Wordsworth ....................................2PM
The Westside Band ................................2:45PM

River Stage Sponsored by Supervalu Foods

Music & Performances by
Cyril Paul & the Calypso Monarchs ..............12PM
The Black Story Tellers Alliance ................1:30PM
Kidpower with Rachael Kroog .........................2PM

Saturday’s Special Events

Vintage Aircraft Flyover .............................12:30PM
Minnesota Statehood Commemorative Postage Stamp First-Day-of-Issue
Ceremony ..................................................1PM

 

Give the gift of food for Minnesota's birthday. Volunteers from the Emergency Foodshelf Network will collect non-perishable food items throughout the festival on the Capitol grounds. The EFN hopes to collect enough food to feed 10,000 individuals during these two days. As an added bonus, for every three items individuals donate, Taco Bell will give give them a certificate for a free taco.

 

Sunday, May 18TH
4PM - 9PM

The Minnesota Stage Sponsored by Xcel Energy

Music & Performances by
Salsa del Soul............................................4PM
Young Dance ........................................4:45PM
The Jack Brass Band ..............................5:30PM
The Chris Koza Band ..............................6:15PM

River Stage Sponsored by Supervalu Foods

Music & Performances by
Rose McGee, Poet & Storyteller..............4:30PM
Theatre of Fools ...............................................5PM
Tales with Tails ...........................................5:30PM
The Teddy Bear Band .....................................6PM

Sunday’s Special Events

National Guard Flyover ............................6:58PM
Official Statehood Ceremony on the Capitol Stage....................................................................7PM

 

Fireworks Sponsored by Target ..8:45PM