Taste of Northeast Festival
Mark your calendar!
Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26, 2027
Join us for our annual fall festival!
Saturday: Noon - 9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Experience the hospitality, foods, and faith of our community in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
The Taste of Northeast Festival is a cashless event
Also includes:
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Games and activities for kids
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Book sale
The Taste of Northeast festival is hosted by the members and friends of St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral as a way to celebrate and raise awareness of our parish, its history, traditions, diverse cultures, and especially our Orthodox faithful.
Since its founding 1887, our community has been a fixture in Northeast Minneapolis, and a vibrant part of the community.
The cathedral first began hosting an annual festival in 2010 and after a brief hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, has grown and expanded to its present form as a great way to learn about our Orthodox Christian faith and to experience the many ethnic traditions and customs of our parishioners (including American, Serbian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Georgian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, and many others)!
The festival raises funds to support the programs and activities of our parish and also to support local service agencies like East-Side Neighborhood Services and FOCUS Minnesota.
The festival includes a mix of activities and presentations to experience our community first-hand, delicious home-cooked food, and ways to learn about our Orthodox Christian faith.
The Taste of Northeast festival is open to the general public.
Admission is free of charge for guests of all ages.
Parking is available on the streets in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral, located at 1629 5th Street NE, Minneapolis.
Handicapped accessible parking is available on the east side of Fifth Street.
Additional parking is available in the parking lot of Holy Cross Catholic Church, at the corner of Fourth Street and 17th Avenue.
Local artisans, businesses, and merchants are invited to reserve a booth at the Taste of Northeast festival to showcase your talents, goods, and products for the thousands of guests who will attend the festival.
Contact our festival committee to reserve your booth and join us at this year's event!
The Taste of Northeast festival is a self-supporting endeavor, organized and presented by the members and friends of St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral.
If you would like to help in any way - by volunteering your time, talents, or by making a financial contribution to offset costs of the festival, please view our sign-up genius to choose from a variety of shifts and responsibilities.
The festival also welcomes donations for the silent auction, pastry sale, and book sale. Contact us to learn more and to join the Taste of Northeast team.
Service animals are permitted in all areas of the Taste of Northeast Festival that are open to the public.
Pets are permitted only in the outdoor areas, and not inside the Cathedral or Parish Center. All pets must be leashed. Owners are asked to exercise reasonable judgement when determining whether large, loud, and crowded events make an ideal setting for their animal.
The owners of animals that are unleashed or disruptive will be asked to leave.
Service animals are permitted in all areas of the festival that are open to the public.
Pets are permitted outdoors at the Festival and must be leashed but are not allowed inside the cathedral or parish center. Owners are asked to exercise reasonable judgement when determining whether large, loud, and crowded events make an ideal setting for their animal.
The owners of animals that are unleashed or disruptive will be asked to leave.
Guests to St. Mary's are welcome to join us and bring family and friends!
You can also bring hats, sunglasses, earplugs, a valid form of state-issued ID, non-professional film or digital cameras, strollers, backpacks, purses, comfortable shoes, and a good joke.
The Taste of Northeast Festival is a cash-less event, so please bring a credit card to purchase food tickets or purchase them in advance on this webpage.
The following items are strictly prohibited: weapons of any kind, fireworks, explosives, illegal drugs, unauthorized controlled substances, outside food or alcohol, coolers, skateboards or bicycles, hover boards, glass containers, and drones.
The Taste of Northeast festival will not be cancelled in the event of rain or snow.
Severe weather however may cause a delay or early closure depending on conditions, ensuring the safety of our members and guests.
For any other questions about the Taste of Northeast Festival, please contact us by email: president@tasteofnortheast.org
For publicity and marketing resources, please contact Stasi Micich by email: stasimicich@gmail.com
2027 Festival Schedule
Saturday, September 27
12 noon: Festival opens
Choose from delicious food and drink, visit our vendor market place, stop by the bake sale, book sale, or take a church tour, and enjoy live music!
9 p.m.: Festival closes
Sunday, September 27
9 a.m.: Divine Liturgy
12 noon: Festival opens
Choose from delicious food and drink, visit our vendor market place, stop by the bake sale, book sale, or take a church tour, and enjoy live music!
6 p.m.: Festival closes
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Live Music & Performances
Local bands and ensembles will perform throughout both days of the Festival.
Experience the Cathedral
At the heart of our community and the festival is our beloved temple dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Vendors & Merchants
The festival marketplace features local businesses and services you'll want to learn more about.
Food & Drink
Bring your appetite and plan on enjoying a variety of delicious foods.
Pastries & Delights
Fresh pastries, breads, and treats - we'll understand if you buy more than one or two.
Festival Sponsors
The generous support of local businesses and organizations make it all possible - thank you!
The Taste of Northeast Festival is an annual event in September, check out photos from previous years.
