Hijinks Stilts (originally named Chicks on Sticks) is a collective of female and non-binary artists exploring the ancient and universal art of stiltwalking. This collective was founded in MniSota Makoce (Minneapolis, Minnesota) in 1998 by Amy Ballestad and Shelley Chinander, through a research and development grant from FORECAST Public ArtWorks. For over 25 years, they have created spectacular original performances, including countless parades, festivals, and celebrations; tall-tale puppet shows at fairs and schools; inspired choreography at art museums; and flaming pyrotechnic pageants in urban corridors.

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!"

ETC Productions is a collaborative theater company founded by longtime arts educators, Erin Schwab and Emily Villano. Through school partnerships, community education programs, and their annual tour, ETC offers programming serving the Twin Cities Metro and beyond.

Todd'n'Tina is a family-friendly music duo dedicated to creating fun and goofy music that both children and parents can enjoy!

The Two Tap Trio will touch your heart and then get you up dancing! High energy traditional Irish music—jigs, reels, polkas, and songs—with a trio of outstanding musicians including Live Ireland's "Best Vocalist of the Year" Norah Rendell (The Outside Track) on song and flute, internationally-acclaimed guitarist Brian Miller (Bua, Atlantic Steps), and Mary Vanorny (Kickin' It Irish) on the fiddle.

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.

Riffin' Griffin is a live rock band for kids and families from Minneapolis, Minnesota! They are passionate about cultivating kids' love for music by playing fun, energetic, live shows that bring all of the excitement of a big, arena rock concert, but with kid-friendly lyrics and tons of audience participation. Riffin' Griffin songs are inspired by catchy, power-pop bands like Weezer and riff-heavy bands like Muse, with the fun, silly, educational lyrical content of Sesame Street. Like a good animated film, Riffin' Griffin strives to create something that kids and adults can enjoy together. By the end of each show, kids can't help but sing, yell, clap, and dance along!

Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians of Salsa del Soul represent some of the finest talents in the Twin Cities Latin music scene. The styles of music they perform include Son, Son Montuno, Plena, cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Timba, and, of course, Salsa! Salsa del Soul performs locally at restaurants and bars, jazz and Latin festivals, private engagements, and other locations and events.

Silly Miss Tilly loves to create smiles and laughter. Join her to sing some of the best karaoke songs.

Colombia Live is dedicated to promoting the richness of Colombian culture through dance. They develop integral dancers that represent Colombia through local, national, and international performances and activities. Their team is passionate about showcasing the beauty and diversity of their country through the art of dance.

Ballet Co.Laboratory (BCL) is a professional ballet company and school located in St. Paul. Founded in 2018, our organization honors the foundations of classical ballet while moving the art form forward by collaborating with the community and advancing equity in the art form. BCL aims to use the universal language and transformational power of dance to connect humanity, nurture artists, and inspire our community. All programs and activities at BCL fall within one of our three artistic principles to Co.Create, Co.Develop, and Co.Inspire.

Los Alegres Bailadores is a vibrant immersion into the colorful world of authentic Mexican Folklore Dance. This beautiful group has deep roots throughout the community and is eternally grateful for the wonderful support shown by the West Side of Saint Paul over the past 40+ years. Under the direction of Rebecca Moran Cusick, and consisting of over 90 dedicated dancers ranging from age 3 through adults of all ages, Los Alegres Bailadores brings colorful and visually captivating artistry to this beautiful art form!

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!

Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli is a traditional Mexica-Nahua (Aztec) cultural group dedicated to preserving and sharing the dances, songs and philosophy of Nahua traditions and culture. As co-founders of Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli, Sergio and Mary Anne Quiroz have been practicing, promoting and teaching traditional Mexica (Aztec) dance and philosophy for over 20 years with their family.

Yaocenoxtli means Warriors of the First Cactus Flower. The group is composed of families that are dedicated to preserving and sharing the dances, songs and philosophy of Nahua traditions and culture. As descendants of the indigenous people of this continent, they encourage nation building and cultures with the objective that their listeners learn and embrace their own indigenous roots.

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.

Ballet Co.Laboratory (BCL) is a professional ballet company and school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 2018, the organization honors the foundations of classical ballet while moving the art form forward by collaborating with the community and advancing equity in the art form.

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.

Children’s Performing Arts (CPA) is an educational organization focused on artistic expression, participant inclusion, leadership development, and community engagement. Since 2005, we have provided quality educational experiences for children through theater, music, and the performing arts. Our goal is that every child feels a part of the whole production and learns that every role is important. Through our programs, we want our students to gain communication skills, task commitment, discipline, and self confidence that they will apply it to their daily lives at home, at school, and within their community. These skills enrich the lives of the child, their families, and the greater community.

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.

Chit Chat Clowns make fun balloon art creations for celebrations around the Twin Cities.

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!

India Association of Minnesota (IAM) serves as the preeminent statewide entity representing the Asian-Indian community in its entirety. IAM's involvement fosters a closer bond between the Asian Indian populace and the broader Minnesota community, facilitating youth engagement and forging connections with analogous organizations at the Festival.

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.

The Minnesota History Center preserves Minnesota's past, shares our state's stories, and connects people with history in meaningful ways. As the home of the Minnesota Historical Society, the History Center is a place for all Minnesotans to explore our state's history with exciting exhibits, intriguing programs, and the Gale Family Library.

The Minnesota Zoo is a year-round destination providing a window into the natural world. With hundreds of species of animals, worldwide conservation efforts, and acres of scenic beauty, the Zoo is a resource to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife.

The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

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.

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.

Since our founding in 1984 Stages Theatre Company has put the well-being and growth of youth in the center of everything we do—on stage, backstage, in the audience, and in the classroom. When a youth enters any of our spaces, they are the center of not only why we do what we do, but how we do it. Through our productions, our education programming, our fundraising initiatives, the development of New Work for the TYA stage, and our mentorship programs we strive to center youth in the stories we tell, the plays we create, the curriculum we develop, the activities we initiate, and the decisions we make. As a company and a community of artists and teachers, the youth and families we serve drive what we do first, last, and always.

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.