Downtown Dish - Arts + Eats Festival

Downtown Dish is a brand-new festival launching with its inaugural event on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
This free, family-friendly downtown block party will take place in the heart of Austin, Minnesota, celebrating the flavors and creativity that make our community unique.
The festival will feature local and regional food vendors, along with live music, art, and dance, bringing people together for a day of connection, community, and fun!
Performers include Colin Bracewell, Push and Turn, The Hormel Girls (presented by Cedar Summerstock Theatre), Beninois Dance Group, and Flywheel.
Downtown Dish is presented by Impact Austin
Impact Austin is an initiative of the Development Corporation of Austin, focused on strengthening the community for those who live in, visit, and do business in Austin, MN and Mower County.
Thank you to our event sponsors, Hormel Foods, Nord/Haus Real Estate Group, and Riverland Community College