Andover Family Fun Fest
Saturday Schedule

Saturday, July 11, 2026

⭐ Parade, 11 AM

⭐ Craft & Gift Show, 10 AM – 5 PM

⭐ Hot Dog Eating Contest, 4 PM

⭐ Fireworks, 10 PM

Schedule Legend:
📝 = Registration Required    🎵 = Live Music    💲 = Fee Applies

📍 Event locations are shown on each event page and on the Festival Map.

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5K Fun Run 📝

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Advance Registration required for this event. Annual 5K Fun Run.

Chalk Art Event 📝

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Watch artists transform sidewalks into colorful works of art. Registration required to participate.

Kids Half Mile Fun Run

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Half-mile run designed for children participating in Fun Fest weekend. No preregistration required; just show up!

Baby Crawl Contest [Sponsored by Essentials of Life Chiropractic] 📝

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Cheer on the youngest Fun Fest participants in the annual Baby Crawling Contest. Registration in advance is required. This event is sponsored by Essentials of Life Chiropractic

Jump City Inflatables & Carnival 💲

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JUMP CITY WRISTBAND OPTIONS ARE HERE! 🎉 Get ready for one of the biggest attraction lineups ever featured at Andover Family Fun Fest. 🎟️ LIMITED WRISTBAND – 16 Attractions Includes access to our inflatable attractions, including: ✅ 143′ Toxic Rush Obstacle Course ✅ Monster Truck Combo ✅ Battle Zone ✅ Race to the Top ✅ […]

Food Vendors 💲

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Food Vendors available Friday 5-11 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 11:30 PM

Craft & Gift Show 💲

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Shop handmade gifts, artisan products, and local vendors.

Andover Family Fun Fest Parade

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Annual Andover Family Fun Fest Parade featuring community groups, businesses, and entertainment. Route follows Crosstown Blvd from Andover High School to Tower Drive

Craig Ebel & DyVersa Co Polka 🎵

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Live polka music performance by Craig Ebel & DyVersa Co.

National Karate Demonstration

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Martial arts demonstration presented by National Karate.

Emergency Vehicle Display

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Explore emergency vehicles and meet first responders. (Note, they may have to leave early if there are emergencies needing response.)

Community Booths

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Explore local organizations, businesses, and community groups at the Andover Family Fun Fest Community Booths.

Lions Beer Garden 💲

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Lions Beer Tent Sponsored by Andover Lions

Empowered Percussion 🎵

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Interactive drumming and percussion performance.

Spider-Man & Bat Girl Meet & Greet

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Meet superhero characters for photos and family fun. They’ll be inside the Craft & Gift Fair inside the Community Center.

Raptor Center Bird Demonstration

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Meet live birds of prey and learn about wildlife conservation. This event is indoors at the Community Center. Presented by the University of Minnesota Raptor Center

Craig Carlson Strolling Entertainment

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Interactive shell game and handing out candy while on stilts! Strolling entertainment throughout the festival grounds.

Brian Richards Magic Show [sponsored by Connexus Energy]

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Family magic show featuring comedy, illusions, and audience participation. Sponsored by

Safety Demonstration by Connexus Energy

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Electrical safety demonstrations presented by Connexus Energy.

Beanbag Tournament 📝

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Competitive beanbag tournament for players of all skill levels. Registration is required in advance for this event.

Silent Auction [Hosted by Transform Church] 💲

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Bid on gift baskets, experiences, and donated items to support future Andover Family Fun Fest events. Hosted by Transform Church.

Classic Car Show [Sponsored by Mike Orn State Farm]

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Browse classic cars, vintage vehicles, and automotive displays. Music by Tunes to Go. There is on-site registration for this event.

Pan-Handlers 🎵

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A community band with an impressive performance edge, the Pan‑handlers Steel Drum Band has been captivating audiences since their inception in 2014 with their vibrant Caribbean sound and diverse repertoire, including traditional steel pan tunes, The Beatles, Guns N’ Roses, and Prince. Experience the sweet, lively sound of the steel drums, which evolved from old […]

Gymnastics Demonstration by Jam Hops

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Gymnastics and performance demonstration presented by Jam Hops.

Airbrush Tattoos & Balloon Art

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Enjoy airbrush tattoos and balloon creations for all ages.

Divas Through the Decades 🎵

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Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40’s, through today’s current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including Patsy Cline, Bette Midler, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria […]

Hot Dog Eating Contest [Sponsored by Beef O'Brady's] 📝

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Competitive hot dog eating challenge sponsored by Beef O’Brady’s Andover. This event requires sign up in advance to participate.

Speed Puzzle Contest 📝

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Fast-paced jigsaw puzzle competition for teams and puzzle enthusiasts. Advance Registration is required for this event. Indoors at the Community Center. There will only be teams allowed in the room during the event.

Craig Carlson Strolling Entertainment

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Interactive shell game and handing out candy while on stilts! Strolling entertainment throughout the festival grounds.

Bambi Alexander 🎵

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Live musical performance by Bambi Alexander. Bambi Alexander has been captivating audiences with her soulful blues performances for decades. Born in New York with roots in Haiti and the Celtic Isles, she has always called Minnesota home. Influenced by the storytelling traditions of folk and blues music, Bambi brings authenticity, heart, and energy to every […]