Voyageurs Birthday Bash
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis | May 29, 2025 | 4:00 - 8:00 PM
We’re throwing a birthday party for Minnesota’s national park, and you’re invited! Join us on Thursday, May 29 at Utepils Brewery to mark 50 years of Voyageurs National Park with an evening of celebration, conservation, and community. Enjoy live music, nature activities, a silent auction, and a special anniversary brew — all in support of Minnesota’s national park! Help us raise a canteen and some much needed funds.
This indoor-outdoor event is open to all ages and does not require tickets, but advance registration is appreciated. Registered attendees will receive a special 50th anniversary stainless steel pint. RSVP by May 22.
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Event Highlights
National Park Experiences: Explore interactive stations about the park’s wildlife, waterways, and dark skies. The Voyageurs mobile classroom will also be on-site, bringing Minnesota’s national park to the heart of the Twin Cities!
Live Music – Enjoy a performance from a special musical guest (to be announced soon.)
Food and Drinks – Grab a meal from local food trucks, enjoy a slice of birthday cake, and raise a glass to Voyageurs National Park with craft brews from Utepils.
Family-Friendly Activities – Young adventurers can take part in Junior Ranger activities, nature-based crafts, and other kid-friendly experiences designed to inspire the next generation of park lovers.
Silent Auction & Door Prizes – Throughout the night, guests will have the chance to enter to win door prizes, bid on silent auction items, and participate in fundraising opportunities that support the future of Voyageurs. Every contribution helps protect this special place for generations to come.
Schedule of Birthday Fun
4:00 PM
Stop by any time after 4:00 p.m. Gather with fellow park supporters, enjoy birthday cake and a special Voyageurs brew, bid on silent auction items, and participate in family-friendly nature and art activities.
Food trucks will have food for purchase throughout the evening and a portion of every pint for the park sold will benefit Voyageurs Conservancy.
5:30 PM
In Friends of the Park reception room, hear brief remarks from Superintendent Bob DeGross and
Christina Hausman Rhode, Conservancy executive director - learn about projects at
Voyageurs National park and discuss challenges our parks are facing.
6:00 PM
Enjoy a bonfire and live music outdoors. Musical guests to be announced soon!
8:00 PM
Silent auction and raffle close.
In partnership with the National Park Service, we’re celebrating with a year of events, new merchandise, community programs, and inspiring stories that honor five decades of adventure and conservation.
Stay tuned throughout the year for more event announcements! From the park's gateway communities to across Minnesota and beyond, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Voyageurs' 50th anniversary.
Stay tuned for more details!
Become a 50th Anniversary Sponsor
Looking to support Minnesota's national park? Become an official 50th sponsor! Reach out to Christina Hausman Rhode at chausman@voyageurs.org to receive your sponsorship benefits packet.
