Vintage Band Festival

Last Saturday, at the Vintage Band Festival in Northfield, I wanted to go up to the several young people who were dancing in the street, and tell them to never stop dancing…dance as much as you can…all your life.

I didn’t.

I so enjoyed watching these young folks dancing in sync, not just moving around like we do sometimes. They definitely brought a smile to my face, and many other onlookers (I could tell by their looks!)

Program for the 2025 Vintage Band Festival.
The Jack Brass Band.

The Vintage Band Festival is a free, annual event, that started in 2006. It alters from a one-day to four-day event. Multiple vintage bands come from all over the Midwest to play on the outdoor stage on Bridge Square. 

The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band.

It’s a very enjoyable event, and last Saturday was a lovely weather day in Minnesota. Prime for an outdoor concert. Folks bring lawn chairs and sit a while (or all day) and listen to the music. Or, it’s great background music for walking around the River Walk Market Fair to shop for locally-grown produce or locally-made handcrafts.

Lovely Bridge Square in Northfield.

This past Saturday I did both; set up my chair to sit and listen to the music for a while, and I got up in between bands to shop the farmer’s market.

The River Walk Market Fair extended over the 4th Street bridge.

I went home for a break, then Gary and I came back in the afternoon to listen to more music. The festival began at 9 am, and a new band started every hour, on the hour, until 9 pm Saturday night. It’s a popular event in Northfield, and always well attended.

4 thoughts on “Vintage Band Festival”

  1. I’d like to attend this again. But this year we were way to busy finishing the guest bedroom update and prepping for family arriving tomorrow from Boston and Madison, WI. Thanks for sharing your photos and your thoughts to “always dance.”

    1. Next year you’ll have multiple choices to attend…
      Have a great time with your family, and at the reunion.

  2. You always have such nice things going on in Northfield. I saw that the Jesse James Davis is coming in September. We’ll have to go to that again. I enjoyed that. I also enjoyed the fact that you told those kids to never stop dancing. That is so true if you can do it.

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