SHAKOPEE, Minn. — OK, so it's not Woodstock... nothing really is... but Twin Cities Summer Jam is promising three days of music from genres across the musical spectrum.
The music fest, set for July 18, 19 and 20 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, promises to serve up everything from rock to pop and country.
“We don’t listen to and enjoy just ONE genre of music; our personal playlists are all over the place,” said co-founder Chris Hawkey, “So why shouldn’t our LIVE music experience be the same?”
Tim McGraw has been named as one headliner, but the full lineup of artists and ticket sales dates will be announced February 21. Go to the festival website to sign up for email to be notified first.
While some festivals dedicate entire days to a certain genre of music, Twin Cities Summer Jam promises that arena-level headliners from different music formats will perform back to back, along with emerging bands on a second stage.
The festival is a partnership between local entrepreneur Jerry Braam, radio host and musician Chris Hawkey, and Hawkey’s business partner Sarah Jane. The three forged an ownership group with Mark and Barb Anderson of Gull Dam Brewery and Peter Taunton, founder of Lift Brands including SNAP FITNESS. The group realized that Minnesota had everything except a major music festival. They believe Twin Cities Summer Jam will elevate the music profile of the area across the US.
Attendees will find:
- 10,000 FREE parking spaces
- RV Camping onsite with showers and bathrooms
- Dedicated “easy in-and-out” route for drop off/pick up, app ride services, shuttle service, and reserved parking
- Golf cart shuttles between campsite, parking lots and the festival entrance
- Multiple ticket levels and VIP experiences with great views of the stage
