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Big River Awards

  • Minnehaha Regional Park Waban Picnic Area, Shelter F 4655 46th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN, 55406 United States (map)

Each year the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area hosts the Big River Awards, a  free event which celebrates the Big River Teacher Award winner as well as the winning students who participate in the Big River Art Contest.

The awards ceremony is a gathering of the public who support the park’s education programming. It is open to the general public, and also includes family, friends, and colleagues of the award winners. 

 
 

Sign-up as an individual guest, or as a family or group.

Date and Time: Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Recognizing

  • Big River Teacher Award winner

  • Big River Art Contest student winners

Agenda

  • 6:00-7:00 PM Gather - View Art on Display - Complimentary Food and Refreshments 

  • 7:00-8:00 PM Ceremony and Photographs*

*Note that photographs will be taken throughout the event for MPC promotional purposes

Location
Waban Picnic Area, Shelter F
4655 46th Ave, Minneapolis MN 55406

Park Map to Shelter Locations

  • Park Number: 612-279-3550

  • Visitor Center: 612-279-3559

Additional Information

  • Hosted by the National Park Service, Mississippi Park Connection, and Fort Snelling State Park (Minnesota DNR)