Rondo Day Festival

The RONDO DAYS Festival is one of Ramsey County's premier entertainment festivals It is the second largest African American sponsored festival in the State of Minnesota. The RONDO DAYS celebration is held annually during the third week of July in the city of St. Paul.

The RONDO DAYS Festival, founded in 1983, debuted to over 25,000 patrons during its inaugural weekend. It offers a multicultural celebration of art, music, food, and family fun and is attended by a diverse audience.  The Rondo Days Festival attendance has grown annually, averaging and estimated 25,000 – 35,000 visitors each year.

Annually RONDO DAYS averages nearly 75 - 100 vendors.  We welcome and encourage vendors from all venues; food, information, retail, for-profit, non-profit, motorized cart, to participate in the festival.

Festival Application

Entertainment Stage

The entertainment stage at the Rondo Days Festival has always the best in local and national entertainment.  Previous entertainers that have given their time and talent as a service to the legacy of Rondo and the great history that Rondo represents have included Sounds of Blackness, Excelsior Choral Ensemble, Moore by Four, James Greer and Company, the Steele’s and the list goes on. 

This year we are looking to further increase our list of great talent by providing a platform for local and national artists to perform.  .  The attendance for the Rondo Days Festival has grown annually, averaging an estimated 25,000 – 35,000 visitors each year.  Who knows this may be your lucky break…Come on out and support Rondo.

If you are interested in being part of this historic event get your application in as soon as possible.  Applications are available on line or by contacting our hotline with your mailing address and they will be mailed out immediately.  Space is limited to a set number of vendors and distributed on a first come first serve basis.

Entertainment Application

Rondo Avenue Inc. celebrates the 25th year of the Annual Rondo Days Festival

July 12th - July 20, 2008

Celebrating
African American

Family

Business

Community

Rondo Event Schedule