Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Love it! Well organized, Talented Musicians, Great Security, and just a fun Summer Festival!
I normally stay at the Mears Stage because I live right there but many other venues around like Black Dog, Amsterdam, and Union Depot Stage, have acts playing at the same time. I think the bigger name bands play at the Main Stages however.
Thursday night is a perfect night, not too busy. Friday night is still great but Saturday does get really really crowded so get your spots saved early on that day.
I must applaud the Security Team this year. Last year I had a few pesty drunks bugging me, since I am a magnet for that type but this year, while sitting with my friend Ron, a drunk started bothering him, and within a minute, Security was right on it! Bam! Get out of here! It really made me feel good that they were very visible this year! Thank you to the organizers who arranged this fine security group!

I’ve only been here once, and what an event it was!
It truly does capture the atmosphere of Jazz music. The location is perfect, while it can be hectic getting into downtown and parking, I would suggest going green and spend an all day visit. Taking the rail or bus either way you’ll be greeted with GREAT music!
They have several stages, played at different times in which you walk from one block to another should you feel the need to explore. Food is wonderful! Plenty of FOODTRUCKS and local eatery. BIGRIVER pizza near CHS and farmers market is AWESOME!
Not to mention too, there will Art booths set up from local artist. Including myself :-))
http://Http://DeMeglioart.com I’ll be there FRI-​SAT
It’s a place to come and it’s FREE, not the food of course!