2026 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Schedule: Family-Friendly Events You Won’t Want to Miss
The 92nd Hopkins Raspberry Festival returns July 15–19, 2026, with five days of family fun, live entertainment, food, contests, parades, and community celebrations throughout Hopkins. Since 1935, this beloved summer tradition has brought families together with activities for all ages.
Wednesday, July 15
Kick off the festival with:
- 🍓 Hunt for the Golden Raspberry (8 a.m.) – Search for the hidden medallion and win a $300 prize.
- 🎣 Laun E. Anderson Kids Fishing Event at Shady Oak Lake (9 a.m.)
- 🔎 Hopkins Scavenger Hunt (10 a.m.–10 p.m.)
- 👵 Senior Social at Downtown Park (1–2:30 p.m.)
- 🍷 Wine Walk along Mainstreet (4–9 p.m.)
- 🥧 Berrylicious Bash (5–7 p.m.) featuring raspberry pie, dessert contests, and the largest raspberry competition.
Thursday, July 16
Highlights include:
- 🔎 Hopkins Scavenger Hunt
- 🍷 Wine Walk (4–9 p.m.)
- 🎉 Birthday Party for Harley Hopkins (5–7 p.m.) with games, bracelet making, and raspberry treats.
- 🎲 Rockin’ Raspberry Bingo
- 👑 Raspberry Royalty Coronation & Royal Ball (7–11 p.m.)
- 🎶 Live music at the Hopkins Elks Lodge
- 🎵 Free Sunset Series concert at Downtown Park.
Friday, July 17
Enjoy an evening of community fun:
- 🔎 Hopkins Scavenger Hunt
- 🍔 Bingo, food, and pull tabs at the Hopkins Elks Lodge
- 🎸 Live music at the Hopkins American Legion
- 🎬 Outdoor Movie Night at Maetzold Field featuring Angels in the Outfield.
Saturday, July 18
The festival’s biggest day includes:
- 🎨 Community Chalk Art
- 🛍️ Marketplace Fair (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) with 300+ vendors
- 🍨 Raspberry Sundaes
- 🍳 Raspberry Breakfast
- 🎭 Kids crafts with Mess Hall Arts
- 🏺 Free Pottery for Kids
- 🚂 Freight Fest
- 🚲 Big Wheels for Hot Meals kids race
- ❤️ Celebration of Community
- 🎺 Raspberry Festival of Bands
- 🚗 Hopkins Cruisers Mainstreet Motor Show
- 🍻 Berry Block Party
- 🎶 Alley Jam
- 🚘 Annual Reunion Cruise down Mainstreet.
Sunday, July 19
Finish the weekend with festival favorites:
- 🏓 Raspberry Festival Pickleball Tournament
- 🏃 Raspberry Run
- 🎉 Grande Day Parade at 1 p.m.
- 🍖 Pulled Pork Lunch at the VFW
- 🎵 Live music and food at the American Legion
- 🎲 Bingo, food, and family fun at the Hopkins Elks Lodge.
Admission: Most festival activities are free, making the Hopkins Raspberry Festival one of the Twin Cities’ best family-friendly summer traditions. Bring the kids, explore Mainstreet, enjoy delicious food, shop local vendors, and celebrate one of Minnesota’s longest-running community festivals!
