SAVE THE DATE: August 28, 2025
Discounted Member Tickets go on Sale: July 9
General Admission Tickets Available: July 16
Picnic for the Park is a benefit fundraiser for Mississippi Park Connection - the official partner of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a Minnesota National Park right here in the Twin Cities.
Join us and take in the city skyline while eating delectable locally sourced treats. Explore our silent auction and relax with friends outdoors along the Mississippi River-all while supporting your National Park!
*Can't attend but want to give? Make a gift today and contribute to our Picnic for the Park fundraising goal!
2024 Recap
Emmy Woods
Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised on an old dirt* road in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase both her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and an impressive vocal range and ability. When asked to describe her sound in three words, Dr. Kyle Smith said, “Queer Farm Vibes… or maybe… Sad Boy Progressive.”
Provisions
Soul Lao
What started as a food truck, Eric and Sabrina opened their brick-and-mortar in St. Paul's East Side in 2023.
Erta Ale Etiopian
At Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant, enjoy a delectable Vegan Platter Buffet that celebrates the vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients of Ethiopian cuisine.
Tickster Tacos LLC
Trickster Tacos LLC is a Urban Native Cuisine with fusions from across Turtle Island! Omaha/Dakota Family with Ho-Chunk Flare.
Things To Do
Grab a friend and play lawn games!
Explore partnerships and support the Mississippi River's only National Park
Bid on exciting experiences and hot ticket items in a silent auction
Play park plinko and win prizes!
We're raising $72,000 for the 72 miles of your Mississippi River National Park!
Your support is bringing people together at the Mississippi River National Park through: youth education and field trips, prairie and floodplain forest habitat restoration, and co-created community programs. Thank you for being part of a dedicated community that is passionate about protecting the Mississippi River and connecting future generations to its waters.
A special thanks to our 2024 sponsors:
Presented by:
Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Karuna Fund
Partner Sponsors
Steward Sponsors
Picnic for the Park 2024 Recap
