Music and Dance Entertainment
Atomic Beat
Atomic Beat rocks the sounds of 80s new wave and rock, with a setlist dives into tunes that fans love from performers like Blondie, the Cars, the B-52s, Tears for Fears, the Cure, Cheap Trick, the Police, Foreigner, Talking Heads and more! Atomic Beat will perform from 1 to 3:30 pm in the Richfield Liquor store parking lot at 6444 Penn Avenue South.
Ragtown
Playing popular covers of the songs you know and love, Ragtown will get you dancing and singing along. Ragtown combines the sounds of guitar, violin, bass guitar and drums to keep the party going. See Ragtown at Fireside Foundry. Ragtown will be performing sets throughout Penn Fest from 1 to 5 pm.
Richfield Penn Fest Performances - Sunday, September 21 from 1 to 5 pm
Guvenc & Burk Orchestra
Guvenc & Burk Orchestra unites world-class Twin Cities musicians in a vibrant journey through Turkish music, weaving together Classical, Anatolian Rock/Pop,
folklore, and Romani traditions. Their performances pulse with color, featuring a rich mix of instruments—sax, oud, clarinet, darbuka, keyboards, and more. Guvenc & Burk Orchestra will perform from 4 to 5 pm in the Richfield Liquor store parking lot at 6444 Penn Avenue South.
Sawyer's Dream
Inspired by the writings of Mark Twain and the vocal harmonies of bands such as the Mamas & the Papas, ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, Minneapolis based Sawyer's Dream is an established original 70s vibe band, uniquely cross-blending Americana, Pop, Rock and Soul. Featuring powerhouse lead vocals and intricate four-part harmonies, their music is engaging, upbeat and earthy. Sawyer's Dream will perform at Davanni's at 6345 Penn Avenue South
Positones
The Positones are an extraordinary rock n’ roll band featuring adults with special needs, and amazing abilities. Wowing audiences for nearly a decade, this incredible group has consistently rehearsed locally in the Twin Cities area, and performs your favorite classic rock hits like you’ve never seen them before! Spreading their rock n’ roll message of inclusiveness and empowerment, The Positones showcase the members’ musical talents in an unforgettable experience! Look for the Positones performing at 1 and 2 pm at Freewheels Bikes at 6824 Penn Avenue South.
The Percolators
The Legendary Percolators Live Band is a variety band playing in the Twin Cities, performing a variety of rock, country, blues, r&b, lots of pretty ballads and an occasional waltz or a polka. The Percolators boast that their songlist is so long they can play two nights in a row and never play the same song twice. With a list that long, they'll take your requests. The Percolators are a long-time Richfield Penn Fest favorite that has returned to the event many times over. Look for the Percolators in the Sandy's Tavern parking lot at 6612 Penn Avenue South from 1 to 5 pm.
Cultural Dance Groups
Sponsored by a grant from the Richfield Foundation
Chinese Lion Dance
With powerful percussion and colorful ance attire, the Ha Family shares traditional Chinese culture with the memorable and inspiring Lion Dance. Look for their on-street performance at 68th and Penn at 1:30 pm.
Iny Asian Dance Theater
Iny Asian Dance Theater, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is one of the first Hmong dance studios established in the United States. Founded in 2001, the studio is dedicated to celebrating and preserving Hmong culture through the artistry of dance. Look for their on-street performance at 68th and Penn at 2 pm.
Mexico Lindo
A performing group dedicated to sharing the art of Mexican folk dance! Mexico Lindo is a Penn Fest favorite that has performed over the last several years. Look for their on-street performance at 68th and Penn at 3 pm.