Open Streets at Penn Fest

Come on out to Penn Fest for crafts, games, music, vendors, as well as dancing and sports on the street. Grab a bite to eat at one of our food vendors and then sit back and enjoy some live music.

• The event takes place on the entire stretch of Penn Ave (from Crosstown to 76^th Street)
• People are encouraged to walk, bike or skate their way up and down the entire stretch to experience everything. It is stroller and dog-friendly. Event for all ages.
• Parking is only available on side-streets. Accessible parking is available at St. Richard’s Catholic Church or Lunds & Byerlys.
• Volunteers are always needed! Contact Penn Fest organizers to sign-up.

Highlights this year include:

• Pet Zone
• Lerum Car Show
• The Market – local creators, artists and home-based vendors sell their goods
• Food Trucks & Vendors
• Penn Ave. Restaurants
• Penn Ave. Businesses
• The IndePENNdence 5K – run or walk the 5k to support Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC), a life skills program for young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other learning differences
• BMX Demos
• Spartan Zone – Come support local school groups and athletic teams 
• Music & Entertainment
• Community Groups & Local Businesses 

Learn more about visiting Penn Fest and/or registering as a participant for a booth for either the crafters market, the pet zone, business zone, food vendor, or the non-profit section. Located at Penn Avenue from 62 Crosstown to 76^th Street.

Photo Credit: Penn Central of Richfield