Schedule

Since 1935, the Raspberry Festival has connected the community, supported local businesses, and promoted Hopkins by honoring our past, celebrating our present, and inspiring our future. The festival has been held the third weekend of July for 91 years.

Wednesday, July 15

Hunt for the Golden Raspberry

Presented by

Jodene Riha, Real Estate Geek
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Each year, a medallion about the size of your palm is hidden somewhere in Hopkins during the festival. The person who finds it first earns a $300 cash prize.

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Laun E. Anderson Kids Fishing Event

Presented by

Hopkins VFW Post 425
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MOC Pup Tent 15
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You are invited to come down to the dock to try and catch as many fish as possible.

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Hopkins Scavenger Hunt

Presented by

Hopkins Business & Civic Association
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Come Explore Hopkins in a fun, interactive way! Missions will take you all over historic Hopkins!

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Senior Social

Presented by

Griswold
,
Sholom
,
Washburn-McReavy
,

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Wine Walk!

Presented by

Bear Cave Brewing
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The Vine Room
,
Pink Ivy Kitchen & Bar
,
K'kinaco - Nikkei & Pisco Bar
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Join in the fun of the 2nd Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival Wine Walk!

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Berrylicious Bash

Presented by

Hopkins Raspberry Festival
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Get ready to eat some raspberry pie, find out who makes the best raspberry desserts and who grows the largest raspberry in Hopkins!

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Thursday, July 16

Hopkins Scavenger Hunt

Presented by

Hopkins Business & Civic Association
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Come Explore Hopkins in a fun, interactive way! Missions will take you all over historic Hopkins!

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Wine Walk!

Presented by

Bear Cave Brewing
,
The Vine Room
,
Pink Ivy Kitchen & Bar
,
K'kinaco - Nikkei & Pisco Bar
,

Join in the fun of the 2nd Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival Wine Walk!

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Rockin Raspberry Bingo

Presented by

Wild Boar Bar and Grill
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Join us at Wild Boar Bar and Grill to play Rockin Raspberry Bingo.

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Coronation & Royal Ball

Presented by

Hopkins Raspberry Festival
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Join us for our Raspberry Royalty Coronation and Royal Ball to celebrate with community members and dozens of visiting Royalty from all around Minnesota!

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The Sunset Series

Presented by

Hopkins Center for the Arts
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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.

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Friday, July 17

Hopkins Scavenger Hunt

Presented by

Hopkins Business & Civic Association
,

Come Explore Hopkins in a fun, interactive way! Missions will take you all over historic Hopkins!

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Bingo, Food & Pull Tabs

Presented by

Hopkins Elks Lodge 2221
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Play bingo under the big top tent and enjoy fresh grilled burgers, brats and more.

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Live Music at Hopkins American Legion

Presented by

American Legion Post 320
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Live Music at Hopkins American Legion

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Movie Nite at Maetzold Field

Presented by

Hopkins Community Cinema
,
Redbird Wellness Chiropractic & Mental Health Counseling
,

Featuring "Angels in the Outfield"

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Saturday, July 18

Chalk Art

Presented by

Hopkins Raspberry Festival
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Calling all amateur chalk artists! Put your creative hat on and join the fun of decorating the ARTery and the sidewalks of Mainstreet.

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Marketplace Fair

Presented by

Hopkins Raspberry Festival
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The entire community of Hopkins turns out on Mainstreet to enjoy food and over 300 vendors displaying their products.

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Raspberry Sundaes

Presented by

Hopkins Lions Club
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The Hopkins Lions Club is selling Raspberry Sundaes

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Food, Bean Bag Tournament, Live Music at the Hopkins American Legion

Presented by

American Legion Post 320
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Raspberry Breakfast for $3.92

Presented by

Wild Boar Bar and Grill
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The Wild Boar hosts the Hopkins Raspberry Association pull tabs and meat raffles, as well as sponsors the annual fireworks show during Raspberry Jam in Central Park.

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Pottery for Kids

Presented by

Stone Soup Artist Guild
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Free event. Kids, Ages 6+ can experience the wonderfully messy world of pottery.

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Freight Fest

Presented by

City of Hopkins
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The event includes live music from local bands, vendors selling their art and other goods, food trucks, and fun for ALL ages!

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Hopkins Cruisers Big Wheels for Hot Meals

Presented by

Hopkins Cruisers
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Kids race for a chance to bring home their very own Big Wheel racer.

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Celebration of Community

Presented by

Hopkins Center for the Arts
,
Hopkins Police Department
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Join us for a Celebration of Community during the Marketplace Fair.

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Raspberry Festival of Bands

Presented by

Hopkins Westwind Concert Band
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The Hopkins Westwind Concert Band invites you to come to Hopkins to enjoy the many Family Day activities on Mainstreet and to stop in at Downtown Park where you can relax in the shade and enjoy the band music.

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Berry Block Party

Presented by

LTD Brewing Company
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LTD Brewing Co. Presents the Berry Block Party

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Bingo, Food & Pull Tabs

Presented by

Hopkins Elks Lodge 2221
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Play bingo under the big top tent and enjoy fresh grilled burgers, brats and more.

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Hopkins Cruisers Mainstreet Motor Show

Presented by

Hopkins Cruisers
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Classic cars from all decades are in attendance to bring back memories of Hopkins' days past when Mainstreet was once filled with dealerships, repair shops and filling stations. It truly was the car town.

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Berry Fest Raffle

Presented by

Wild Boar Bar and Grill
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Continue the fun with our Berry Fest raffle and free bingo!

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Wild Boar and Nacho Alley Jam

Presented by

Wild Boar Bar and Grill
,
Nacho's Mexican Grill
,

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Raspberry Jam - Event Paused

Presented by

Hopkins Raspberry Festival
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The Hopkins Raspberry Festival have teamed up to provide various entertainment for both young and old in Hopkins Central Park!

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Hopkins Cruisers Annual Reunion Cruise

Presented by

Hopkins Cruisers
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Memories of the glory days of cruising Hopkins Mainstreet in the 50s, 60s and 70s are brought back each Raspberry Festival with a reunion cruise after the Marketplace Fair clears out.

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Fireworks - Event Paused

Presented by

Wild Boar Bar and Grill
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Wild Boar Bar and Grill proudly sponsor the Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival fireworks display in Central Park!

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Sunday, July 19

Pickleball Tournament

Presented by

Recreation Services
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Don't miss the fifth annual Raspberry Festival Pickleball Tournament. Men’s and Women’s divisions start at 9:00 am and mixed doubles at 1:30 pm

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Raspberry Run

Presented by

Twin Cities Track Club
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The Hopkins Raspberry Run is one of Minnesota's great running traditions. Bring the whole family for the race and stay for the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Parade!

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Pork Chops on a Stick, Live Music at the Hopkins American Legion

Presented by

American Legion Post 320
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Grande Day Parade

Presented by

Hopkins Raspberry Festival
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You are invited to be a part of the Grande Day Parade. Join the procession or the enthusiastic crowd and enjoy beautiful Hopkins Mainstreet!

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Pulled Pork Sandwich Lunch

Presented by

Hopkins VFW Post 425
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Hopkins VFW Post 425 hosts a pulled pork sandwich, potato salad and beans lunch following the Raspberry Festival Grande Day Parade.

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Bingo, Food & Pull Tabs

Presented by

Hopkins Elks Lodge 2221
,

Play bingo under the big top tent and enjoy fresh grilled burgers, brats and more.

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