Schedule of Events for the 88th Hopkins Raspberry Festival | July 13-17, 2022
Please note, this schedule is tentative until July 1st
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
7:00 pm
The tradition of Hopkins Raspberry Festival Royalty dates back to the very beginning of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival. Come join our reigning Royalty give their farewell, and congratulate the newly crowned Raspberry Royalty as they continue a Hopkins tradition more…
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
This special community event brings residents and visitors from throughout the metro area to enjoy music in our beautiful Downtown Park. Music in the Park concerts are free, compliments of area businesses and organizations. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket—refreshments always available.
Jul 15 @ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Lipstick-n-Dynamite is making their first appearance at Raspberry Festival to help kick off the weekend right! This female led band delivers up-tempo, danceable, country music brought to you in a fun, energetic show. Dust off your boots and join us downtown for…
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
The entire community of Hopkins turns out on Mainstreet for Family Day to enjoy food, music and dozens of vendors displaying their crafts. There are family oriented activities available in Central Park. The Marketplace Arts and Craft Fair takes place…
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
9:00 am
Help keep families together and healthy by making a blood donation. A Minnesota-based, independent nonprofit, they supply life-saving blood, state-of-the-art laboratory services and biomedical expertise around the country and the world. Donate a pint of blood and receive a free pint of…
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
The Wild Boar hosts the Hopkins Raspberry Association pull tabs and meat raffles, as well as sponsors the annual fireworks show on the evening of Family Day. Come support this Hopkins business that has been a steadfast supporter of the Raspberry Festival…
Jul 16 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jul 16 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4:00 pm
Conceived with families in mind, featuring inflatables, art activities, demonstrations, food trucks and musical entertainment are brought together to offer all members of the family an afternoon of entertainment. Central Park Mainstage Schedule: Pop ROCKS is a HIGH ENERGY LIVE…
Jul 16 @ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Saturday night’s main attraction will be the one and only Uncle Chunk! This Raspberry Festival favorite keeps audiences moving all night long. Uncle Chunk plays the best of all genres – dance, alternative, rock, country and more. Audiences at every show…
Jul 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
11:00 am
The Hopkins Raspberry Run is one of Minnesota’s great running traditions. Participation for youth 18 & under is free as part of the Twin Cities Track Club ‘Kids Run Free’ initiative. 5-Mile and 1-Mile runs take place. So bring the whole family…
Jul 17 @ 1:00 pm
1:00 pm
We cordially invite you to participate in our Grande Day Parade as we celebrate the Hopkins Raspberry Festival. Come join the enthusiastic crowd and enjoy beautiful Hopkins Mainstreet! The tradition of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival culminates with the Grande Day…
Jul 17 @ 1:00 pm
1:00 pm
The VFW mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. Hopkins VFW Post 425 hosts a pulled pork sandwich lunch following the…
Jul 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3:00 pm
An Outdoor Event at 1413 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 Cost: FREE GENERAL ADMISSION (Standing Room Only) Limited VIP Seats Available for Purchase. Start of Fashion Show is 15 minutes after last float completes the Raspberry Parade. (ETA between 2-3pm) Timeless…