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Rock the Garden 2014

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June 24, 2014

Valerie June at Rock the Garden 2014
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Jeremy Messersmith at Rock the Garden 2014
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Kurt Vile at Rock the Garden 2014
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Best Coast at Rock the Garden 2014
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Dessa at Rock the Garden 2014
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De La Soul at Rock the Garden 2014
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Guided By Voices at Rock the Garden 2014
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Matt and Kim at Rock the Garden 2014
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Spoon at Rock the Garden 2014
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Rock the Garden, Day 2 2014
Sunset, Day 2 of Rock the Garden, 2014
MPR Photo / Nate Ryan

Rock the Garden has come and gone, but after ten bands, thousands of people and countless smiles, we can say that the Garden has officially been rocked. Find all the coverage below!

For Information on Rock the Garden 2015, check out our Rock the Garden collection.

Saturday, June 21

100 stunning images from Rock the Garden Day 1: Lizzo, Jeremy Messersmith, Best Coast, Matt and Kim, and De La Soul

Rock the Garden 2014: Recapping Saturday's festivities

GIFs: Rock the Garden crowd busts a move

Ten epic hats of Rock the Garden 2014

What's the story of your Rock the Garden blanket?

Rock the Garden 2014 crowd fashion: Peep the looks

Social media highlights

Sunday, June 22

Day 2 of Rock the Garden in 100 images: Valerie June, Kurt Vile, Dessa, Guided by Voices and Spoon

Rock the Garden 2014: Recapping Sunday's sets

Spot a staffer! Behind the scenes at Rock the Garden

Who's your Rock the Garden buddy?

Rock the Garden 2014 crowd fashion: Looking good on day two

GIFs: Rock the Garden crowd dances to Guided By Voices

Social media highlights

Set times

Saturday, June 21:

3:45 - 4:15 pm - Lizzo
4:30 - 5:15 pm - Jeremy Messersmith
5:45 - 6:45 pm - Best Coast
7:15 - 8:15 pm - Matt and Kim
8:45 - 10:00 pm - De La Soul

Sunday, June 22:

3:45 - 4:15 pm - Valerie June
4:30 - 5:15 pm - Kurt Vile and the Violators
5:45 - 6:45 pm - Dessa
7:15 - 8:15 pm - Guided by Voices
8:45 - 10:00 pm - Spoon

Accessibility


Rock the Garden is accessible to all visitors. For more information, contact us as 612.375.7600 or access@walkerart.org.

Re-entry

New: There is re-entry at RTG this year -- with a wristband and a hand stamp -- at every entrance. So you will be free to go watch the USA vs. Portugal match of the World Cup (which, sadly, we are unable to broadcast on-site during the concert) and come back and join us.

Best Way Gyros
Taulelle Concessions - 2 Locations
Butcher & the Boar
Jerry's Cherry Lemonade
Talenti Gelato - 2 Locations
Drock Kettle Corn
World Street Kitchen
Nitch's Pies and Cakes
Chef Shack

Two types of Summit beer, Special vodka cocktail by D'Amico/ Phillips Vodka

Merch


Walker, 89.3 The Current, and band merchandise including Rock the Garden t-shirts and event-branded posters are on sale at the top of the hill in the Merch area

There will be 2 cash machines located at the top of the hill on Groveland, 2 on Vineland, and 1 additional machine is located in the corridor between P1 (parking garage) and Bazinet Lobby

Transportation


• MetroTransit is offering a free transit pass for Rock the Garden attendees.
• Paid parking available at Dunwoody Institute (North end of Garden)
• Bike racks are located outside of the Walker along Hennepin Ave (40 racks, enough for 560 bikes). Bikes must be removed by 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
• Taxi stand: in front of 1 Groveland Terrace near intersection of Groveland and Hennepin Avenue.

Zero-Waste Efforts


Rock the Garden is proud to be a zero-waste event in partnership with Eureka Recycling. On average, we have reduced the amount of waste per visitor to one ounce. Join us in our effort to make Rock the Garden 2014 even more successful!

Rock the Garden is a unique collaboration between 89.3 The Current and the Walker Art Center and is possible because of supporters like you.

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