Nokomis Days 2026
July 31st, August 1st, and August 2nd
Make sure to check out the full page layout in the August Nokomis Messanger!
Are you a business or service in Nokomis and want to be involved? Email: Nokomisdays1234@gmail.com
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4 - 8 pm: Vegan East Parking Lot Market!
Kick off Nokomis Days with an evening of local creativity, community, and good food. Shop a diverse mix of artists, makers, and small businesses offering handmade goods, ceramics, specialty foods, art, gifts, and more. The bakery will be open, and we’ll have a savory menu item available for the evening. Whether you’re looking for something unique, supporting local entrepreneurs, or simply enjoying a summer evening with neighbors, there’s something for everyone. Fun for all ages. (5501 34th Ave S)
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5 - 7 pm: Natalie Lyon Farmers Insurance Agency Free Gelato!
We’re kicking off Nokomis Days with FREE Gelato, friendly faces, and good vibes at Natalie Lyon Insurance. Stop by for a scoop, a smile, and a sweet community connection! (4937 S 28th Ave)
5 - 8 pm: Kick-off Concert & Artisan Market!
Sponsored by NEBA in partnership with Nokomis Tattoo and McDonald's Liquor & Wine. Featuring live local music. Listen to free live local music, shop at the market, eat at the food trucks and connect with your neighbors! (Nokomis Tattoo, Nokomis Surplus and Nokomis Family Dental).
5:30 pm - 10 pm: Carbone's 6th Annual Music Fest!
Live Music from bands ranging in all genres of music. We'll be serving pizza slices and Fulton beer from the Fulton Keg Trailer! Stop by and check it out!
Located at Carbone’s (4705 Cedar Ave S)
6:15 to 7:15pm - The Beavers - Folk Grass
8:00 to 10:00pm - Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball- Outlaw Country
NOKOMIS DAYS: A Beloved Nokomis East Tradition
(The First Weekend in August)
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The Nokomis East community is lucky to be home to so many businesses, both storefront and home-based. Some are new additions who have recently opened their doors, but others have called the neighborhood home for decades. Thanks to those businesses with the deepest roots in the community, we learned about a much-loved tradition from the past: Crazy Days.
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You may be familiar with the annual Nokomis Shoe Shop Sidewalk Sale, which happens every year over the first weekend in August. However, 30-plus years ago, businesses all along 34th Ave used to hold festivities at the same time. The goal? Drawing people into the neighborhood to celebrate the vibrant nature of Nokomis East.
Nokomis Shoe Shop has continued the Crazy Days legacy every year with their annual sidewalk sale. In 2021, we helped bring the celebration back to Nokomis East for the first time in 30 years.
Since then, we've given it a new and even better name to showcase our Nokomis pride: NOKOMIS DAYS.
We hope you'll join us for this year's Nokomis Days!
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Nokomis Days
Buttons!
Buy a button for $5 and get fabulous deals all while supporting the future of Nokomis Days!
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Buttons available at participating businesses and Nokomis Days Markets.
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Proceeds help sustain Nokomis Days and support local small businesses in our neighborhoods.
Enjoy special deals all August long!*
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August 2026 Button Discounts:
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Alexischh Crochet: Buy One Get One $2 off; during Saturday, August 1st market only
Blissful Bee Gardening: Free tote with a consultation; a consultation costs $100 which includes expert advice & tips for DIYers, and an estimate for those who want them to install the garden. They deduct the consultation fee from their final invoice if contracted.
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Crema: 10% off purchase
Kindred Cleaning: $50 off your first cleaning; new clients only
Minnehaha Arborcare: 10% off any proposal accepted in the month of August
Nokomis Shoes: $10 off any purchase of $50 or more
Nokomis Surplus: 10% off purchase
Nokomis Tattoo: $20 off a tattoo of $100 or more
Nokomis Yoga: $20 off a Yoga Therapy session with Solveig, e-mail info@nokomisyoga.com
Oxendale’s Market: 5% off purchase
Rick’s Coffee Bar: 10% off purchase
Steinography: 20% off anything from steinography.com
Steve’s Tire and Auto: 10% off labor up to $75
Tipsy Steer: $5 off any purchase of $30 or more
The Wellness Center MN: $20 off Massage & Float Therapies; unlimited use per button/person in August
Townhall Lanes: Free Root Beer with purchase of food or bowling
Watt Cycleworks: FREE 24-hour E-bike rental
*Cannot be combined with any other offers. One discount per business, per button, for the month of August(unless specified otherwise under individual businesses)
Nokomis Days
Scavenger Hunt
Look for passwords displayed at Nokomis Days locations for a chance to win prizes.
DM the passwords to NEBA or drop off your paper list at The Wellness Center MN.