With 15 years of experience, DJ Digie has played at hundreds of venues in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota. With over 300 events under his belt, Digie believes that music is the backbone of any event whether as background music to set a vibe or straight dance music to keep the night going! Digie’s music knowledge spans from the classics of the 1950’s through the hits of the 2000’s, including soul, Hip Hop, rock, R&B, pop, and disco.

Soukous legend Siama Matuzungidi is known for his intricate, upbeat guitar; fun, catchy songs; spirited singing and yodeling; and traditional African instruments like Balafon, Mbira, Lokole, and hand drums. He’s also got a mean beatbox, double whistle, and hambone. Whenever he performs, he loves to get everyone to sing along.

The Hmong Cultural Center Qeej group are students aged 9–18. The Qeej is a bamboo pipe instrument which serves as a cultural identifier of Hmong people worldwide. The Qeej students perform entertainment songs and dances. They also perform at local funerals. The Qeej has an important role in the Hmong funeral ceremony. Hmong Cultural Center has provided Qeej classes to the Hmong community since the organization's founding in 1992.

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.

Pronounced B-Twins, this high energy entertainment group continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its unique renditions of crowd favorites and engaging, uplifting live show that targets the masses. Led by charismatic twin brothers from Brazil, they combine a plethora of genres into a feel-good performance that is equal parts rock concert, dance party, jam session and vacation for the soul.

Growing up in the violent, impoverished slums of Rio De Janeiro, the twins began playing classical music on violins their father hand made. They used music as an escape from their reality and began teaching others in their neighborhood to do the same. After being featured on National Public Radio, the twins were invited to the US on full ride music scholarships in 2008.

After performing over 1,000 shows around the world the past decade, the B2wins continue to cultivate a loyal fan base wherever they perform. From hip-hop heads to jazz aficionados, pop enthusiasts and ravers, rockers to reggae fans, all find common ground together with the B2wins. Using music as the tool, the B2wins are on a mission to make the world smile again.

Twin Cities Lion Link is an informal group of Lion Dance enthusiasts.

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.

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

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.

Rooted in the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, Ragamala Dance Company has been hailed by The New York Times as “soulful, imaginative, and rhythmically contagious.” Dancer and choreographer Ranee Ramaswamy created a space for classical Indian performance in the U.S. after moving from India with her young daughter, Aparna, in 1978. In 1992, she founded Ragamala and began adapting her centuries-old art for mainstream audiences. Aparna, now Executive Artistic Director, has catalyzed a bold new vision for Bharatanatyam in the diaspora, making it possible for the company to chart previously unimagined paths for South Asian dance in the U.S. As Choreographic Associate, Ashwini Ramaswamy works alongside her mother and sister to uplift Indian cultural practices on a global scale.

Lalo’s Lunchbox is a family-friendly show that uses food to inspire kids to care for others. Since 2013, Lalo and his friends have performed in-person and virtually for thousands of families, as well as posted fun videos on YouTube.

The purpose of the Hoang Anh Vietnamese Dance Group is to help promote Vietnamese culture through the arts and our involvement in the Flint Hills Family Festival would help educate others about Vietnamese culture. Additionally, our organization would benefit because it would help us connect with the community to help foster an appreciation for learning about different cultures.

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!

MN Funkstyles is a Popping and Locking community in the Twin Cities that has been around for almost 20 years. There are many artists within this community that I have gone on to teach at places like House of dance Twin cities, Hot House Minneapolis , All Day Studios, The Workroom and many other locations.

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.

The mission of the Chinese Heritage Foundation Friends is to preserve and promote the understanding of Chinese history, arts, culture, and tradition among all Minnesotans, and to encourage innovations in the arts. By celebrating the splendor of our visual arts through interactive educational activities we will encourage communication and advance mutual understanding between the Chinese/Asian community and the Twin Cities Metropolitan community at large.

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

Community Action Head Start is a no-cost child and family development program for pregnant individuals and families with children ages birth to 5 years old living in Ramsey County. Wrap-around services focus on school-readiness skills to prepare children for kindergarten. Community Action also offers services such as Energy Assistance, SNAP application help, and employment support.

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 purpose of the Hoang Anh Vietnamese Dance Group is to help promote Vietnamese culture through the arts and our involvement in the Flint Hills Family Festival would help educate others about Vietnamese culture. Additionally, our organization would benefit because it would help us connect with the community to help foster an appreciation for learning about different cultures.

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).

Mounds Park Academy is a top-ranked PreK–12 private college preparatory school in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Academic rigor prepares students to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world.

Nritya Kalakshetra of Performing Arts (NKAPA) was established in 2005 to promote multi-disciplinary theatrical art works , classical Indian dance Called Bharathanatyam and Mohiniattam & contemporary forms to our art lovers & patrons. NKPA school is based out of Minnesota and has raised the propensity towards the Indian Classical Dance, Bharatanatyam and theater forms .

NKAPA was founded by Visionary Artist Sivanuja Balaji who is also the Artistic director of the company.

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.

Rooted in the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, Ragamala Dance Company has been hailed by The New York Times as “soulful, imaginative, and rhythmically contagious.” Dancer and choreographer Ranee Ramaswamy created a space for classical Indian performance in the U.S. after moving from India with her young daughter, Aparna, in 1978. In 1992, she founded Ragamala and began adapting her centuries-old art for mainstream audiences. Aparna, now Executive Artistic Director, has catalyzed a bold new vision for Bharatanatyam in the diaspora, making it possible for the company to chart previously unimagined paths for South Asian dance in the U.S. As Choreographic Associate, Ashwini Ramaswamy works alongside her mother and sister to uplift Indian cultural practices on a global scale.

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.