Owámni Falling Water Festival is Saturday, October 18
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:20AM
The 2025 Owámni Falling Water Festival will take place on Saturday, October 18, 11 am-4 pm. We are excited to share that this year’s festival will span both sides of the Mississippi River by the Stone Arch Bridge (near both Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park), offering a celebration of Indigenous culture, music, food and history.
11:00 am: Opening and Blessing
11:30 am: Jackie Bird
1:00 pm: Laura Hugo
2:00 pm: Bear Runner and Twin Cities Intertribal Dancers
2:30 pm: Bluedog
3:30 pm: Round Dance
4:00 pm: Closing Remarks
The festival will highlight the cultural and historical significance of Owámniyomni, the Dakota name for the falls, meaning “turbulent water.” The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is proud to partner with Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, the nonprofit organization that will begin transforming five acres along the riverfront in the coming years. The event is generously funded by a grant from the Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Board.
Attendees will find Indigenous-owned food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, nonprofit partner booths, and opportunities to participate in traditional games such as lacrosse and kaŋsú kutepi (plum stone games).
As visitors walk across the newly reopened Stone Arch Bridge, you'll also have the opportunity to listen to the newly installed Owámniyomni Audio Tour, offering stories and historical context about the falls and their importance.
Visit the Owámni Falling Water Festival page for more information. For inquiries or requests for accommodation, contact specialevents@minneapolisparks.org.
