Slavic Experience

Slavic Experience

Slavic Experience exists to create a welcoming space for people of Slavic heritage and beyond.

2023 Details:
WHEN: Saturday - August 5th and Sunday - August 6th, 2023
WHERE: West End, St. Louis Park MN
HOURS: From 10am to 9pm each day

The purpose and mission of SLAVIC EXPERIENCE is to create a welcoming space for people of Slavic heritage to commemorate, celebrate, and share the richness and diversity of Eastern European traditions and customs with the greater Twin Cities community. Peopl

08/15/2024

So much to choose from! 🀀

🌻A big thank you to all the vendors who came out to join us for the weekend!

If you’d like to drop your contact details for any festival attendees who missed you, feel free! ‡️

08/11/2024

πŸ“œ Governor Tim Walz may be a little busy, but that didn’t stop him from proclaiming August 3-4, 2024, Slavic Experience Weekend for the state of Minnesota! 🎊

Photos from RAphotomn's post 08/08/2024
Photos from Slavic Experience's post 08/08/2024

πŸ“Έ Pictures are rolling in from Slavic Experience 2024!

Here are some highlights so far:

πŸ”Ή National Anthem by John DeCausmeaker
πŸ”Ή Proclamation from Governor Tim Walz's office, read by Regina Olono Vidales
πŸ”Ή St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed
πŸ”Ή St. Louis Park Council Member Margaret Rog
πŸ”Ή Father Cyprian Czop from St. Patrick Church
πŸ”Ή Ivan Shkumbatyuk from St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church
πŸ”Ή Guests from The Czech and Slovak communities in New Prague and Montgomery

πŸ₯Ÿ A big congratulations to Erin Nakkala from Moorhead MN, the winner of the Best Pierogi Making Contest! Also thank you to the judges, including Anna Hurning and Karen Sorbo.

08/07/2024

A big congratulations and best wishes to Tim Walz as he hits the campaign trail with Kamala Harris!

We greatly appreciate your efforts on behalf of newer immigrants, and we wish you the very best in your new venture.

08/06/2024

🌻 Slavic Experience was a blast! 🌻

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us over the weekend.

πŸ“Έ Pictures coming soon! Please share some if you’re able!

08/04/2024

πŸ₯Ÿ Join us today at 1:30 for the "Best Pierogi in Minnesota" Contest! πŸ₯Ÿ

Our judge will be none other than Anna Hurning, Polish chef and renowned cookbook author.

Be sure to do your own taste-testing while you’re here - there is something for everyone! 🍲🍩🍺

πŸ“† August 4th, 1:30 pm

πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

Photos from RAphotomn's post 08/04/2024

Your last chance to immerse yourself in the experience! Come down to the ROC (entrance from the 36th Street). Let's celebrate πŸ₯³

08/03/2024

πŸ“’ HAPPENING TODAY! πŸ“’

Come on down to this FREE event happening today and tomorrow in St. Louis Park MN.

πŸ“† August 3rd & 4th

πŸ•’ 10 am - 10 pm

πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

For more details go to https://www.slavicexperience.com/

Photos from Slavic Experience's post 08/03/2024

⏰ HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🎢

Check out our schedule of main events - we've packed in as much as humanly possible.

Be sure to get a screen shot and we’ll see you soon! πŸ“Έ

πŸ“† August 3rd & 4th

πŸ•’ 10 am - 10 pm

πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

08/02/2024

🎢 It’s almost time! 🎢

Slavic Experience 2024 is this weekend. Did you know Mark Billy will be performing? Mark is a baritone of Indigenous (Choctaw) descent, and his Verdi baritone possesses the lushness and beauty required to sing the music of Slavic composers. ❀️ We can’t wait!

Come join us:

πŸ“… Saturday, August 3rd
πŸ•’ 1 pm
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

08/02/2024

We are excited to share that Mila Vocal Ensemble will be returning for Slavic Experience 2024!

The outstanding Mila Vocal Ensemble will be presenting a bouquet of folk songs from Bulgaria, Croatia, Russia, and Ukraine. You don’t want to miss this!

πŸ“† Sunday, August 4th, 11:30 am
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

08/01/2024

Slavic Experience 2024 is just 2 days away! 🌻

We hope you'll join us:

πŸ“… August 3rd & 4th
πŸ•’ 10 am - 10 pm
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

For more details go to Slavic Experience - Main

08/01/2024

We have some incredible entertainers performing for Slavic Experience 2024!

Join us on Saturday for a special tribute show of Verka Serduchka, who is a Ukrainian comedian, actor, and singer.

πŸ“† Saturday, August 3rd, 7:00 pm
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

07/31/2024

We are very excited to announce that Tatry Polish Highlander Ensemble will be performing at Slavic Experience 2024!

Come experience this incredible group:

πŸ“† August 3rd, 1:30 pm
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

07/31/2024

Bardzo sie wszyscy cieszymy w Minnesocie i nie mozemy sie juz doczekac!
Dziekujemy Konsulatowi za pomoc i Zapraszamy cala Polonie!

Photos from Slavic Experience's post 07/30/2024

A big shout out to the Council for Polish Culture for featuring Slavic Experience in their most recent publication of Polish Heritage.

Thank you for the article!

Be sure to join us:

πŸ“… August 3rd & 4th
πŸ•’ 10 am - 10 pm
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

Photos from Slavic Experience's post 07/29/2024

We had an amazing time connecting with the Slavic community in St.Paul. Thank you to the Polish National Alliance, the Croatian Hall, and Moscow On The Hill for your hospitality.

We hope to see you all this weekend.

07/29/2024

πŸ”Ž Looking for some family fun? 🎨

Join an art workshop with Rachelika's Art!
She will be leading drawing classes for kids ages 4-15 and their families. ✏️

πŸ“† August 3rd & 4th

πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

07/27/2024

🌻 Thank you to the Minnesota Vikings! We greatly appreciate your support of Slavic Experience 2024. 🌻

This mini helmet, signed by Christian Darrisaw, will be available for bidding during our live auction on Sunday August 4 at 1pm.

Our auctioneer is the extraordinary Karen Sorbo. ❀️

Be sure to come join in the fun!

πŸ“… August 3rd & 4th
πŸ•’ 10 am - 10 pm
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

Photos from Slavic Experience's post 07/26/2024

🎢 It's ready! πŸͺ—

Our schedule of main events is here πŸ˜ƒ

Check it out - we've packed in as much as humanly possible. Be sure to get Slavic Experience on your calendar now!

πŸ“† August 3rd & 4th

πŸ•’ 10 am - 10 pm

πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

For more details go to https://slavicexperience.com/

07/25/2024

πŸͺ— Just a week away! πŸͺ—

Slavic Experience 2024 is almost here, complete with Hank Thunander!

Come join us:

πŸ“… August 3rd & 4th
πŸ•’ 10 am - 10 pm
πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

07/23/2024

πŸ“’ Special announcement!

Famed Polish chef and cookbook author, Anna Hurning of Polish Your Kitchen, will be joining us!

Come meet Anna:

πŸ“† August 3rd & 4th

πŸ“ The ROC
3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

07/22/2024

Thank you to Tygodnik Monitor Chicago for supporting Slavic Experience!

We greatly appreciate your support. 🌻

07/19/2024

We are making great progress on the music and dance schedule!

We are very excited to announce that Izvorasul, Dunarea, & Plai de dor Romanian Dance Ensemble will be performing!

πŸ“† August 3rd, 1:30 pm
πŸ“ ROC in St. Louis Park, MN!

07/18/2024

Sponsor a Twin Cities event that builds bridges across cultures and educates about Slavic heritage on August 3rd & 4th at the St. Louis Park ROC.

🎢 Through food, music, & family activities, festival goers at this free event can experience the universal human values that we all share in the way that Slavic people have celebrated them for centuries.

🫢 Your partnership makes this event possible and also supports Razom, an organization responding to the invasion of Ukraine with emergency needs.

Visit Slavic Experience for more information on sponsoring this event:
https://www.slavicexperience.com/sponsors.html

07/17/2024

πŸͺ— We can’t wait! πŸͺ—

Ryan Cihlar will be joining us, so get ready to bust a move to some traditional Czech dance music!

πŸ“† August 3rd, 10:30 am
πŸ“ ROC in St. Louis Park, MN!

08/18/2023

Have you spotted yourself in our footage yet? 🧐

Take a look! And if you missed the cars, here you go! πŸš—πŸš™

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3700 Monterey Drive
Saint Louis Park, MN
55416

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Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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