Taste of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN
Twin Cities Fourth of July and Food Festival on Harriet Island
A Taste of Minnesota in the Twin Cities is a celebration of food, fun and fireworks and the Fourth of July. The free festival is from July 3 - 6, 2008 on Harriet Island in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Fourth of July is traditionally a great time for festive gatherings. A Taste of Minnesota celebrates the Fourth of July, Minnesota food and musical entertainment.
2008 is the 26th year of the popular festival. Crowds of people gather in Minnesota's Capital City to enjoy food and music. Every night of the festival fireworks light the skies starting at 10:15 pm.
Three stages of music feature a variety of entertainment. Entertainment stages include the Taste Stage, MN Stage and Christian Music Stage. Following is the band lineup for the three stages.
Thursday, July 3
- Taste Stage: Cosmo (Fran & Anthony Cosmo, formerly of Boston), R.E.O. Speedwagon. Sponsored by 92KQRS.
- MN Stage:T. Alvert Lloyd, G. B. Leighton.
- Christian Music Stage: Mark Arneson & Friends - Contemporary Praise Band, Spiritual Life Choir & Friends Gospel, Jodie Sellare Bankid R & B Gospel, Ebony Jefferson and Kingdom Rhythms - Soul Rock, Myrrh Pop Rock.
Friday, July 4:
- Taste Stage: Vic Tadesco, Ladies of Doo Wop (The Chiffons, Maxine Brown, Barbara Lewis), The Original Idols (The Bay City Rollers, Ian Mitchell, The Cowsills, Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods, Barry Williams aka Greg Brady). Sponsored by WCCO News Talk 830.
- MN Stage: Ipso Facto, The Truth, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland.
- Christian Music Stage: Peder Eide Bank Pop Rock, Gregory Washington and Voices of Praise Gospel Choir, Fruto Brazillian Band, Darnell Davis and the Remnant Urban Contemporary, Ryan Daniel and Spirit of David Reggae, Heart of the City, Puente De Vida Hispanic Praise Band, ABC Youth Choir Gospel, Global Worship Moment Dance with Gospel Fusion, For Zions Sake Davidic Music and Dance, Sara Renner and the Elements - R & B Gospel.
Saturday, July 5
- Taste Stage: Sick Puppies, Finger Eleven, Seether. Sponsored by 93X.
- MN Stage: Backseat Boogie Band, The Trashman
Sunday, July 6:
- Taste Stage: Abdomen, Jordan Pruitt, The Zomies featuring Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, Eddie Money. sponsored by Radio Disney and 92 KQRS.
- MN Stage: Shannon Curfman.
- Christian Music Stage: Minnesota Teen Challenge Choir Praise & Worship, Lee Her Band Hmong Worship Band, Capestany Reggaaeton, Grupo Nueva Revelacion Hispanic Praise Band, Silverline Heavy Rock, Joel Hanson Band Pop Rock.
A Taste of Minnesota Food
Taste delicious festival food from local vendors. Food will be served by vendors including All Star Catering, 5-8 Grill, Bennett's Chop and Railhouse,Bridgeman's, C & :L Concessions, Carolina Catering, Carrie's Popcorn, Cheese Curd Factory, Derrick's, Donutman Joe's, El Burrito Market, Funnel Cake Factory, Falafel King, Gass station, Hickory Hut, Island Noodles, Maui Wowi, Northwoods Steak Buffet, O'Neil, Quality Food Service, Rick's Taco's, Shrimp Shack, Sportsman's Pub, Tom Thumb Donuts, Treasure Island Casino and Who's on First.
Information is subject to change. For additional information see the Taste of MInnesota website.
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