golden valley festival

We’re back! For 16 years GVCF's Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival was the premier event of the year. With so many great bands, artists, activities, food trucks, beer, wine and more it's the can't-miss fall festival for everyone in Golden Valley and beyond.

September 19, 2026
10AM - 10PM

When friends & neighbors join up to plan a party, games or celebrations, it's amazing what we can accomplish together. That's also true of GVCF's Golden Valley Festival (formerly the GV Arts & Music Festival.) It's one of the many popular events in our city that are organized, fundraised and run by volunteers (YOU & friends & neighbors). Supported by GVCF it's the power of WE in action!

To keep GVCF's Golden Valley Festival on track for 2026, the Festival team welcomes new friends & neighbors to the team with a wide variety of ways to contribute and #DoMoreGood.

Art and Fine Crafts
Live Music
Children's Activities
Food Trucks
Beer and Wine Tent

SCHEDULE (2025)

ART FESTIVAL | 10:00AM-6:00PM

CHILDREN AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES | 10:00AM-1:00PM

Bounce house, face paint, caricature artist, and antique riding toys.

COMMUNITY GROUPS | 10:00AM-1:00PM

Interactive booths featuring local music educators, sports associations, schools, Cub Scouts, crafts and games

YOGA WITH ABBY | 10:15-11:00AM

Come join us for a relaxing and fun morning of yoga to kick off the festival! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just staring out, all levels are welcome to take this class taught by local certified yoga instructor, Abby Rice. Bring your own mat and meet us under the water tower.

FOOD TRUCKS

Misfit Coffee
Rock Elm
El Jefe
Got Rice
Dirty Dock Soda

MUSIC LINEUP

The Barncats | 11:30AM
Leslie Rich | 12:50PM
Atomic Beat | 2:10PM
Annie Mack | 3:40PM
Dieselfitters | 5:10PM
Jake La Botz | 6:45PM
ABBAsolutely Fab | 8:30PM

VOLUNTEER

We rely on the experience and generosity of our community members to help run our committees, events, and our board. Contact info@gvcfoundation.org to learn more about how you can help!

DONATE

Your donations make direct impacts on the lives of your neighbors! 100% of our funding is reinvested back into our community.

Checks payable to: Golden Valley Community Foundation
Add memo: Golden Valley Festival
Mail to: PO Box 27307, Golden Valley, MN 55427-0307