Saturday, August 9 | 11am-3pm
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th Street, Minneapolis
We’re throwing a summertime celebration you don’t want to miss!
Join Sabathani Community Center and our neighbors at Seward Community Co-op to mark the 10th anniversary of their Friendship Store with music, food, and good vibes flowing all day.
This isn’t just a block party, it’s a celebration of us. Our community. Our culture. Our joy. Let’s come together for an afternoon of fun, connection, and celebration on the Southside.
No Cover. Big Energy. All Love.
Live Performances 🔥
Muja
Lewiee Blaze w/ DJ Mickey Breeze
iLLism
Orikal Uno on the 1’s & 2’s
T-LaShawn
Frank Sentwali
Also Featuring:
- Games & fun for all ages
- Free meal for the first 50 guests one of our food trucks
- More food trucks! Tacos El Kevin, Run Tell That BBQ, Bam Bam’s Backyard BBQ, & Mr. Ice Cream
- Backpack giveaway (while supplies last)
- JonnyPops giveaway (while supplies last)
- Crazy Fresh giveaway (while supplies last)
- MN State Fair ticket raffle (7 family packs)
- Heart of Sabathani Awards honoring local changemakers
- Resource Zone with info, support & opportunities
- Local vendors, exhibitors & community orgs
Celebrating the Seward Co-op Friendship Store
This year’s block party marks a special milestone: the 10th anniversary of Seward Co-op’s Friendship Store, a neighborhood hub for fresh food and community connection. Together, Sabathani and Seward Co-op are bringing the block to life with music, food, games, giveaways, and community pride.
Meet Our Exhibitors
- AT&T Mobility Services
- Beauty Equipped
- Bri’s Bracelet Boutique
- Changing Lifestyles
- Crazy Fresh
- Golden Goddess Senior Sisterhood Group
- Good Energy Connections
- Green Garden Bakery
- Hiawatha Academies
- JonnyPops
- L.L.C.O.O.L.J.
- Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services
- Minneapolis Police Department
- MN Department of Labor & Industry
- Mystic Healing Stones
- Office of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
- Paparazzi
- Robert Coleman Artwork
- Sharabaked ~ Sharaleafs
- Serena Black Artwork
- Soulistic Twist
- Southside Back in the Day
- Sweets & Co. Event Decor
- True Headz Clothing & Super Kush Co.
- Ujamma Place
- Unifi Aviation
- Virginia’s All Purpose Seasoning
- Water on Wheels
Volunteer Opportunties
We have a variety of volunteer roles available throughout the day, from assisting with setup and cleanup to greeting and providing general directions for our guests.
Complete the volunteer sign-up form linked below and someone will be in touch with you soon.
Map & Directions:
Join us in the Sabathani Community Center Parking Lot, located at 310 E 38th Street in Minneapolis.
- View on Google Maps
- Find us on the 23 bus line, or a short walk from the 11, 5, and 18 bus lines.