Red Wing Arts Presents:
An Artful Summer Supper

Artful Summer Supper
August 15, 4–8 pm
W. 3rd Street, downtown Red Wing

Join us for an evening where art, food, and community come together in the heart of Red Wing.

Due to chance of heavy rain, the street dance will be from 7-8 pm. We're watching the weather closely and will post updates here as needed.

Red Wing Arts invites everyone to experience the first Artful Summer Supper, a free evening of food, art, music, and connection on 3rd Street between East Avenue and Bush Street in downtown Red Wing.

From 4-9 pm, the street will be transformed into a welcoming gathering place where neighbors can create together, share a meal, dance, and celebrate the power of community. Imagine one long community table lined with handcrafted ceramic bowls, families making art together, giant strolling puppets weaving through the crowd, children playing street games, and music filling the evening air. 

Artful Summer Supper is intentionally designed to be accessible to everyone. 

The event is free to attend, and dinner is offered on a pay-what-you-wish basis. Whether someone chooses to contribute $20, $5, or $0, everyone is welcome at the table. Those who are able are also invited to "buy a meal for a neighbor," helping ensure every member of the community can participate regardless of financial circumstances. 

Advance registration is requested to help Red Wing Arts prepare enough meals for everyone, though walk-up guests are welcome. Please RSVP using the link below.

Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase one of the event's handcrafted ceramic bowls for $25. Hundreds of bowls have been lovingly created and donated by local artists, community members, and community groups. Purchasing a bowl not only provides a unique keepsake but also helps support Artful Summer Supper and its future. 

Come for dinner, stay for the experience, and be part of something that brings our community to life.

EVENT SCHEDULE

@4 pm

The street opens with activities and experiences for all ages, including: 

• Giant strolling puppets presented by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 

• Interactive art-making activities 

• Face painting 

• Mini canvas painting 

• Kindness Postcard project 

• Street games 

• Community screen printing (bring your own plain T-shirt for a $5 print or purchase a shirt for $10) 

@5 pm

Gather for a community supper

Guests will gather for a community supper featuring soup, salad, and bread, generously prepared by Liberty's Restaurant. Community leaders and volunteers will serve the meal, reinforcing the evening's spirit of hospitality, generosity, and service. 

The meal is pay what you wish—whether that's $20, $5, or $0, everyone has a place at the table. You can also choose to buy a meal for a neighbor to help ensure everyone can participate.

*Advance registration is encouraged to help us prepare enough meals, though walk-up guests are welcome.

@7 pm

The celebration continues with a community street dance

To close out the night, FlipSide takes the stage for a community street dance, inviting neighbors of all ages to fill the street with music, laughter, and dancing until 9 pm.

We hope to see you there!