Book a Face Painter in Hopkins for the Raspberry Festival, Corporate Events & Neighborhood Parties
HappyFaces Entertainment books face painters, balloon twisters, and caricature artists across Hopkins, known across Minnesota as the Raspberry Capital for its long-running summer festival. We've served the Twin Cities Metro for over 40 years, sizing our crew to a single artist at a backyard party or a full team at a citywide festival.
Happy Faces has been serving the Twin Cities Metro for more than 40 years!
Corporate Events in Minneapolis
Downtown St. Paul is home to major employers like Ecolab and Securian Financial, alongside a dense mix of law firms, insurance companies, and state government offices. We staff office parties, client appreciation days, and holiday events for downtown St. Paul businesses, with crews sized from a single artist for a small team gathering to a full crew for an all-company picnic.
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival
The Raspberry Festival has run in downtown Hopkins since 1934, held the third weekend of July, and draws more than 100,000 visitors a year, making it one of the largest annual festivals in the western metro. Between the parade, Mainstreet vendors, and family activities, it's exactly the kind of high-volume event that calls for multiple artists working in parallel to keep lines moving. If you're organizing a booth or kids' activity area for the festival, call ahead so we can plan crew size around expected turnout.
Minneapolis Festivals & Community Events
Beyond the Raspberry Festival, Hopkins requires a Special Event Permit for parades, races, carnivals, community picnics, celebrations, fundraisers, dances, concerts, and large assemblies held on city property. The permit application carries a non-refundable $315 fee, and approval is decided case by case. We can build our booking timeline around your permit and event date; see the city's special event permit information for details. We regularly staff school carnivals, church festivals, and neighborhood association events with 2 to 10+ artists at once.
Neighborhood Parties IN Hopkins
Not every Hopkins event is festival-sized. For birthday parties, backyard get-togethers, and small block parties, we book a single face painter or a face painter and balloon twister pair, sized to a smaller guest list and a shorter booking window.
Full Entertainment Lineup
Beyond face painting, we offer balloon twisters, caricature artists, costume characters, organized carnival games, fortune tellers, magicians, henna artists, photo booths, and inflatables, all bookable through one call. See our full list of entertainment services.
Face Painting
Professional artists using safe, non-toxic, hypoallergenic paints. Full-face, half-face, and cheek designs for all ages. Scalable from 1 to 20+ painters for large events.
Balloon Twisters
Custom balloon creations for kids and adults alike. Our artists can make almost anything, animals, swords, hats, flowers, and more, on the spot at your Minneapolis event.
Caricature Artists
We work with some of the top caricature artists in Minnesota. A fast, fun keepsake guests will actually keep. Perfect for corporate events and graduation parties.
Costume Characters
Over 20 costume character options including seasonal characters, holiday favorites, and custom options. Year-round availability throughout Minneapolis and Hennepin County.
Organized Games
20+ carnival-style games including Duck Pond, Basketball Toss, Ring Toss, and more. Minimum 2-hour booking. Ideal for picnics, school events, and corporate gatherings.
Fortune Tellers
Tarot, palm reading, numerology, handwriting analysis, and more. Always fun, positive, and uplifting. A crowd-pleaser at bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, and seasonal parties.
Also available: magicians, photo booths, henna artists, inflatables, spin art, mimes, jugglers, hypnotists, and stage shows. See the full service list →
Common Questions
Face Painting in Hopkins — FAQ
Do you provide face painters for the Hopkins Raspberry Festival?
Yes. The Raspberry Festival is one of the largest annual events in the western metro, and we staff multi-artist teams to handle festival-size crowds. Call (952) 476-7676 as early as possible to lock in your date, since festival weekend books up fast.
Do you provide face painters for corporate events in Hopkins?
Yes. We staff office parties, client events, and holiday gatherings for Hopkins businesses, including companies along the Excelsior Boulevard corridor like Digi International. Call (952) 476-7676 to check availability and staffing for your event size.
Do Hopkins events on city property need a permit?
Yes. Hopkins requires a Special Event Permit, with a $315 application fee, for parades, races, carnivals, picnics, celebrations, fundraisers, dances, concerts, and large assemblies on city property. See the city's special event permit page for requirements.
How much does a face painter cost for a Hopkins event?
Pricing depends on the number of artists, event length, and services selected. Festival and corporate bookings are quoted differently than a single-artist backyard party. Contact us or call (952) 476-7676 for a custom quote.
How far in advance should I book?
For neighborhood parties and small gatherings, 3-4 weeks out is usually enough. For the Raspberry Festival, other festivals, and holiday-season bookings, we recommend 6-8 weeks, earlier if possible for festival weekend.
Do you serve areas near Hopkins too?
Yes. HappyFaces serves 20+ communities across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. We're based in Long Lake, MN, just northwest of Hopkins. See our full service area →
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Ready to book your next event?
Whether it's a downtown office party, Grand Old Day, or a backyard birthday, HappyFaces has the entertainment lineup for it. Let's Party!