DJ Huh? What? is a very active DJ in the Twin Cities—from the radio, to the club, and all the way to the corporate event scene. He specializes in hosting and creating community events, as well as being one of the go-to DJs for prominent community gatherings and celebrations such as both election night events for the mayor of Saint Paul. DJ Huh? What? considers himself "The Peoples’ DJ!"

A live-music spectacle beyond imagination, GOCOO, along with local talent TaikoArts Midwest, bring a new and infused interpretation of traditional Japanese drumming full of mighty beats, juicy grooves and unique rhythms to the Flint Hills Family Festival! GOCOO are a group of female and male drummers from Tokyo, Japan, who capture their audiences with original grooves woven with over 40 of traditional Japanese drums, Taikos, onstage at the same time.

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) is a Minneapolis-Saint Paul area arts nonprofit that provides a variety of enriching art classes and programming focused on the joy and magic of puppetry.

Markus Clegg has been performing magic professionally all over the United States for over 25 years. Originally from Illinois, Markus began his lifelong love affair with magic at a very young age. After performing his first professional show at age 12, he knew that magic was going to be his career. Markus has performed in cities all across the U.S. and around the world.

During the summer, he can be found at CHS field in Saint Paul, Minnesota entertaining the crowds as his alter ego, "The Shark," for the Saint Paul Saints home games. Markus is also production manager for the Mystery Cafe, a murder mystery dinner theater in Minnesota.

The mission of Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, an independent chapter of a worldwide organization, is to serve their community by promoting the use and appreciation of French language and cultures through language classes, cultural programs, social events, and information resources. Their vision is to build a community of people passionate about francophone culture in all its global diversity, and want to become–through high-quality native language instruction, along with authentic and exciting cultural activities and social events–the indispensable destination for all things French!

ArtStart is an award-winning arts education organization based in Saint Paul. For 37 years, ArtStart has inspired artistic creativity and illuminated the connections among people, ideas and the environment through engaging artists, children, families, and communities in quality arts education experiences.

The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum, founded in 1872 and serving learners of all ages for 150 years. The museum is part of the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Their mission is to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world.

Carpenter Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the Twin Cities who specializes in environmental education. Carpenter provides affordable programming for over 10,000 students each year. Carpenter also manages 725 acres of restored habitat on either side of the St. Croix River. The Minnesota and Wisconsin Campuses are open to the public 362 days a year, free of charge. Visitors can explore 25 miles of trails, visit our apple orchard, or check out the live Animal Ambassadors in both visitor centers.

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed theater for young people and serves a multigenerational audience. It creates theater experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire nearly 250,000 people annually. CTC is the only theater focused on young audiences to win the Special Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre and is the only theater in Minnesota to receive three Tony® nominations (for its production of A Year with Frog and Toad). CTC is committed to creating world-class productions at the highest level and to developing new works, more than 200 to date, dramatically changing the canon of work for young audiences.

In 1967, the National Endowment for the Arts funded a Poets in the Schools program with Molly Taylor (formerly LaBerge), leading to the birth of the Minnesota program. Initially housed under the Saint Paul Council of Arts and Sciences, it was spun off, and in 1974, programming evolved into COMPAS (Community Programs in the Arts and Sciences). Offerings were expanded to include various art forms, including storytelling. In 2009, COMPAS merged with Young Audiences of Minnesota and, in 2018, VSA Minnesota. Both of those missions are embedded in the COMPAS vision today.

With a dynamic and diverse roster of 130+ teaching artists, COMPAS is celebrated for the breadth of creative experiences it offers, its ability to be innovative and attract innovative and emerging art forms, and the variety of nonprofits and people it serves throughout the state.

Building on 60 years of refining and manufacturing experience, we are an industry leader at reducing air emissions. But that is just part of the story. At every turn, we are pursuing new ways to increase safety and eliminate waste.

The Hoàng Anh Vietnamese Dance Group is a traditional Vietnamese dance group that started in September 2002. The group is run by two sisters, Hai and Thuy, who serve as the co-choreographers of the group. The purpose of the group is to help promote and preserve Vietnamese culture through song and dance. The group consists of youth in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area who are interested in the arts and Vietnamese culture. Everyone who is interested is welcome to join regardless of experience and background!

MathHappens Foundation is dedicated to promoting the joy and value of mathematics in people's lives. At MathHappens, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to experience the wonder of mathematics and that math can enrich lives in meaningful and unexpected ways.

Minnesota Children’s Museum sparks children’s learning through play. The museum features kid-powered play spaces where families have fun together and children take the lead. Through interactive exhibits and programs, the museum provides open-ended, self-directed experiences that give kids (and adults!) the space and freedom to explore their interests, solve problems and build life skills like confidence, critical and creative thinking, communication and more.

The museum in St. Paul features 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town, and a gallery for toddlers and pre-schoolers. There’s also a traveling exhibits gallery that features a new experience every few months. Minnesota Children’s Museum is a leading producer of hands-on rental exhibits for children’s museums and discovery centers.

MN BIPOC Kidlit Creators is a group of Minnesota-based writers and illustrators of color who stand in solidarity on issues pertaining to the BIPOC community in children’s and young adult literature and publishing.

Recognized as one of the U.S.’s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers, the Ordway is home to a wide variety of performances that encompass the finest in Broadway musical theater, music, dance, and vocal artists in its Music Theater and Concert Hall.

Park Square Theatre's mission is to bring generations together through stories and experiences that touch the heart, engage the mind, and uplift the spirit. Park Square Theatre excites generations of artists and audiences through vibrant theatre that elevates the community’s multiplicity of voices.

Cheerfully brought to you by face painter and balloon artist Barbara Lance Alldaffer and Rainbow Party Art's team of fast and fun face painters and balloon artists! It is our pleasure to add fun, family-centered entertainment to community gatherings, birthday parties, schools, church events, daycares, family reunions, grand openings, and corporate picnics.

Award-winning author Trần Thị Minh Phước is a retired librarian and respected storyteller. She is a 2023 Minnesota State Fair Blue Ribbon Author who shares her experiences and knowledge of Vietnamese culture at various cultural events, libraries, colleges, universities, and schools throughout the state and beyond.