Marketfest June 16th - Manitou Days Kickoff & Kiddie Parade

Marketfest is a summer festival in beautiful downtown White Bear Lake that runs Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, June 16 – July 28, 2022. In its 31st year it continues to attract locals and visitors who are interested in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Each week two stages offer live concerts showcasing local bands from diverse musical genres including jazz, blues, rock, folk, country, and funk. The festival features children’s games and activities, pony rides, a farmer’s market and a classic car show. More than 180 vendors offer a wide variety of arts, crafts, merchandise, services and foods. An estimated 4,000-5,000 people attend each Thursday. For additional information visit the Marketfest website 

The Castaways 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Kowalski’s Markets Gazebo Stage
7:00 pm Intermission – White Bear Dance Center

The Castaways are a nationally-known Minnesota based rock’n’roll band that audiences have been enjoying for many years. Best known for their top ten hit ‘Liar, Liar’, the band covers favorites including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis and Buddy Holly, to the Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown artists, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and more!

Kashimana 6:00 – 9:00 pm
White Bear Mitsubishi 3rd Street Stage
7:15 pm Intermission – O’Leary-Mulally
Sponsored by Auger Garage – 100 Years of Automotive Service

Kashimana is a mother, musician, vocalist, composer, producer and teaching artist with a rich soulful blues voice that soars through their original compositions. The name Kashimana means ‘that’s their heart’ and you can hear Kashimana’s heart beating in the compelling sound of their music which is an exploration of Soul, R&B, Folk, Afro-funk and more.