Summer Happenings in Anoka

Farmers Market on the Rum

Wednesdays through Sept 27 | 3-7PM

Riverfront Memorial Park | 2201 2nd Ave

It's Back! It's Fresh! It's Growing! Anoka's brand new farmers market is a hit, with a plentiful season of produce, a great selection of cottage foods, farmstead products, and more. We've had a great response from both customers and the vendors! Selection will grow as the season grows! Stop by the the Farmers Market on the Rum to pick up your fresh goods for the week. Learn more and find out who is selling and on what dates at Farmers Market on the Rum!

Rockin' on the Rum Concerts

Wednesdays through Sept 13 | 6-8PM
Riverfront Memorial Park | 2201 2nd Ave

Join us for some Rockin' on the Rum! These concerts feature a variety of family-friendly music by popular metro area and regional performers. Some concert dates will include food trucks or concessions. Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic or grab a meal to go from one of the restaurants in the downtown area. The Rum River provides a fantastic backdrop - boat docks located above and below the dam provide a great option for people that like to visit Anoka via the river! View the list of concerts and our amazing list of sponsors at Rockin' on the Rum! We may add concert dates to go through September. Stay tuned!

Anoka Classic Car Show

Most Saturdays | 4-8PM
Downtown Anoka | 4th Ave & Van Buren St

Cool classic cars and trucks will be cruising into downtown Anoka most Saturdays from 4-8 p.m. for the Anoka Classic Car Show (4th & VanBuren). Show cars & trucks year 1992 or older, $4 per classic vehicle. No entrance fee for spectators. Food vendors on site and music by Tunes to Go! Special thanks to Ace Solid Waste, Mauer Main Chevrolet, North Star Towing Inc. and Two Scoops! BIG Thank you to organizers for making this event happen! There are 12 event dates planned including the finale on Sept. 16th (all weather permitting). Visit their website for complete details and all updates on event dates.

Jam by the Dam

Sunday, August 6 | 1-7pm

Downtown Anoka | 2015 1st Ave (Anoka City Hall)

Nice Music, MaGillycuddy's and 10K Brewing present an all day outdoor concert in downtown Anoka complete with beer, ice cream and food trucks! Proceeds from this no cover family-friendly event support K-12 music education.

The band lineup is soon to be announced!

Follow 10K Brewing on social media and online for more information.

Anoka Vintage Fest

Saturday, August 12 | 10AM-5PM
City Hall River Plaza | 2015 First Ave

Anoka Vintage Fest takes over City Hall River Plaza on Saturday August 12th for its first event of the year. In the heart of Anoka's Entertainment District, Anoka Vintage Fest will feature 50 vintage and antique vendors with the best vintage treasures to be found. It's going to be an exciting day for everyone to enjoy in downtown Anoka!

Anoka Vintage Fest is FREE to attend! Learn more at Anoka Vintage Fest.

Anoka Food Truck Festival

Saturday, August 19 | 11AM-9PM
City Hall River Plaza | 2015 First Ave

Fifty food trucks will be driving into downtown Anoka to take over the City Hall River Plaza area with endless choices of delicious foods and beverages, plus live music, games, and more. This is a great family-friendly event!

The Festival is hosted by the Minnesota Food Truck Association. Learn more at Anoka Food Truck Festival.