RippleSippi Music Fest

Aitkin, Greater Minnesota

Downtown Aitkin music festival held during Riverboat Heritage Days, benefiting Aitkin County Friends of the Arts.

RippleSippi Music Fest spreads local and regional musicians across downtown Aitkin, with about 10 Friday performances around town and a main show on Saturday after the Riverboat Days parade. Proceeds support Aitkin County Friends of the Arts. In 2025 the festival ran Aug. 1-2, with Friday sets at The Locker Room, Beanery Cafe & Roastery and the Terrace and a Saturday show with 4onthefloor, Verge and Songs of the South. Address: 301 Minnesota Avenue North, Aitkin.