Don’t miss the chance to see the BreTones live at Breizh Fest! Katrina Mundinger, Tom Klein, and Bob Walser bring their passion for Brittany’s music and dance to the stage with talent, warmth, and infectious energy.

Together, they create a rich, vibrant sound that’s both uplifting and deeply rooted in tradition, perfect for dancing and pure joy. Expect a lively, feel-good atmosphere that will have everyone on their feet.

The BreTones are thrilled to share the music they love at Breizh Fest… don’t miss it!

New this year: we’re thrilled to welcome Farther Shore (Aod Belloc’h) all the way from California! For years, they’ve kept a vibrant fest-noz scene alive on the West Coast, sharing Breton music and dance far beyond its roots. The group brings together Shira Kammen (multi-instrumentalist), Jim Oakden (accordion, guitar, winds), Ronan Keryell (bombarde and Breton dance leader), and Adrienne Simpson (dancer and teacher), each with deep experience in traditional music and dance. Their name, “Aod Belloc’h” (“farther shore”), reflects the deep connection between Brittany and communities across the ocean. Blending skilled musicians and dancers, they bring energy, tradition, and passion to the dance floor.
Get ready… they’re set to light up Breizh Fest!
https://www.farthershoreband.com

Bagad New York is back!

Fourth appearance, same energy! Get ready for powerful music and dynamic dance. Rooted in the Breton tradition of bagadoù - ensembles of bagpipes, bombardes, and drums - Bagad New York brings the spirit of this unique musical form across the Atlantic. Even in a reduced format, the group carries the intensity, precision, and collective energy that define a full bagad.

Blending tradition and passion, Bagad New York delivers a vibrant celebration of Breton culture through driving rhythms, stirring melodies, and dynamic choreography. As one of the only bagads championing Breton music in the United States, they play a unique role in keeping this rich cultural heritage alive and sharing it with audiences far from Brittany - a high-energy performance not to be missed!

Jimmy Sherman is a bagpiper, whistle player, composer, and arranger from the Twin Cities. He's studied the traditions and pushed the boundaries of bagpiping for nearly three decades, and holds certification in Highland Piping from the College of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland. Jim has been with us since the very first Breizh Fest, in 2021!

Featuring some of the Midwest’s finest young traditional musicians, the Center for Irish Music’s advanced youth ensemble brings together award-winning performers on fiddle, button accordion, flute, and guitar. They've been working with Bob Walser to learn a collection of lively dance tunes from Brittany that are sure to get your feet moving!
Learn more at www.centerforirishmusic.orgiption apparaît ici

Take a little cinema break before heading to the dance floor!

Enjoy your crêpe with your child while discovering two sweet animated short films: Moules-Frites by Nicolas Hu, a touching and distinctly Breton coming-of-age story, and Été 96 by Mathilde Bédouet, winner of the César Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Created for younger audiences but loved by adults as well, these films offer a poetic, funny, and heartfelt family moment while the music, dancing, and festivities begin!

Kids are invited to enjoy a fun and creative selection of hands-on activities during the event! From chalk art, ping-pong, and corn hole games to building their own sailboat, there’s something for every young explorer. Creative stations will feature coloring activities, sand bottle creations.... Children can also try face painting, and pretend they are ship captains! A joyful space designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and smiles throughout the event!

Experience the true taste of French Brittany with a delicious, feel-good selection of traditional food!
Enjoy authentic crêpes and galettes, a Breton classic! Sweet crêpes and savory buckwheat galettes, freshly made by Minneapolis Cider Company and their Breizh Kitchen, perfectly paired with cider.
Seafood lovers, dive into mussels and fresh oysters served by Wandering Kitchen, fresh, briny, and totally yummy.
Don’t miss the iconic kouign-amann, served by B'Beri Desserts, buttery, caramelized, and irresistible, plus cider, cocktails, wine, or apple juice to complete the experience!