WaterFest
WaterFest 2024 is on Saturday, June 1st, 11 am to 4 pm
This free, family festival celebrating our clean lakes provides an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation.
Plan Your Visit
Parking: WaterFest takes place at the Lake Phalen Park Pavilion (1600 Phalen Dr. St. Paul, MN 55106). Parking is limited so consider coming by bike or park-and-ride using our free shuttles from nearby locations.
Activity Waiver: Get to the fun part faster and bring a signed waiver for our fishing, boats, and bounce house activities. Download
Map and Passport Activity: Plan your festival experience and prepare to get that Passport Odyssey prize! Download
Performance Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Kalpulli Tlaloctecuhtli – Mexica Aztec Danza Group | Patio by Info Tent |
| 11:30-1:30 | Butterfly on Stilts | All grounds |
| 11:30 and 1:30 | Watch a water hero mission puppet show | North Pavilion |
| 11:30-3:30 | KidsDance | Amphitheater |
| 12:00-12:30 | Farnsworth Band | Amphitheater |
| 12:00-3:00 | Fishing competition | Bass Bay |
| 12:30-1:00 | Watershed Ecosystem on Parade | Amphitheater |
| 2:30-3:15 | BATO BATO | Amphitheater |
Tour of WaterFest
Get a taste of the WaterFest experience by viewing our 2019 event video.
WaterFest 2024 Sponsors
Volunteering & Exhibiting
Volunteers
WaterFest volunteers assist with setting-up, helping with exhibits, cleaning-up, and generally making the day run smoothly.
Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Vendors
Apply for a booth or sign up for a sponsorship opportunity: Application
Please email event coordinator Maddy Bohn if you have questions.
WaterFest is a Zero-Waste event. See our guidelines here.