About our History

Father Hennepin Days, after fifty years, came to life again. The year of 1929 was the only celebration until 1976. The Bicentennial Committee decided it should be renewed to celebrate our heritage.

Each year on the second weekend in June, Champlin is home to the Father Hennepin Festival.  Celebrating the history behind Champlin, the festival is a community celebration located at Mississippi Point Park along the Mississippi River.

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Join us June 11 - 13, 2021!

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We honor our first special events committee from 1976.

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Gudrun Greenfield

Ruth Stephens

Omar O'Connell

Kay Chandler

Gil Aguirre

Pearl Mead   

Louise Coler   

Sylvia Hockel

Ambrose Johnson

June Tailskid

Geri Nelson

Ken Moehle

Roger Olson

Barbara O'Conners

Harlan Mead

CONTACT US

Email our festival team to provide a comment or ask a question about upcoming events. We are here to help you with any festival related questions.

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                   All food vendors, please contact Gopher State Expositions at 320-252-0583.

2021 Sponsors

Thank you to all the 2021 Father Hennepin Sponsors

Medallion Hunt Sponsor

Fireworks Sponsor

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

David Keniston, Financial Advisor

Sheila Weber Agency

 TITLE SPONSOR

Ryan Sabas, Realtor

SILVER SPONSORS