Walk Schedule
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Minnesota State Capitol Grounds
Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN
Schedule of Activities
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Exhibitors open, food trucks available, music and other activities available. (See details below.) Onsite registration opens at 9:30.
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm: All attendees assemble at the State Capitol Stairs.
1:15 pm: Recovery Honor Guard photo on Capitol steps. Individuals with 10 or more years in personal or family recovery are invited to step forward for a special group photo. Please get your Recovery Honor Guard “badge” from the booth near registration and check in.
1:20 pm: Opening Remarks. Cynthia’s Welcome and thanks for attending to the Walk for Recovery
1:25 pm: Thanks to the fundraising teams and individuals
1:35 pm: Reveal the new Logo Banner
1:45 pm: Walk for Recovery begins! Gather your team together or join in with the crowd. The Walk will circle the Capitol grounds (approximately 1.2 miles).
2 pm – 3 pm: Photo Finish! Get your individual or group photo taken with the “Recovery Works” banner when you finish the walk. Photos will be available on Flickr: flickr.com/photos/mnrecoveryconnection/albums
ASL interpretation provided at Main stage performances and presentations and during Walk welcoming remarks. Please check in at the MRC Booth if you need additional ASL interpretation at the event.
Free parking is available near the Capitol grounds and marked on this map.
Food Trucks
Check out the tasty treats from these fabulous food trucks and keep up your strength for a day of Walk activities!
Available from 10 am – 3 pm (or while supplies last).
- 612 Teppanyaki – Hibachi grilled meat and vegetables
- Brick Oven Bus – Wood-fired pizza
- El Burrito Mercardo – Mexican cuisine
- Sweet Fruci’s – Frozen delights
- Twin Cities Gyro – Mediterranean
- Thai Thai Street Food- Thai food
- The purple people feeders- American cuisine
- Eggroll Queen
- Olakino Shakes
- Blue Tin Cup Kafe- Coffee
Live Music and More!
Put on your dance shoes or sit back and groove to the beautiful sounds of recovery at the Mainstage. Musical artists in recovery and recovery allies will keep your toes tapping! ASL interpretation provided.
10:00 am: Opening of The Walk for Recovery with Cynthia at Main Stage
10:05 am – 10:45 am: Twin Citizen (Folk-Rock, Indie-Rock)
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Rising Path Band (Pop/ Solo originals)
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Twin Cities Latin Band
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – DJ “Biig Miic” – Entertain the crowd
Recovery Pet Zone
Critters large and small, furry or feathered, bring us comfort, joy, and accountability. Some of us couldn’t imagine recovery without them! Stop by and meet some new friends.
Open from 10 am – 3 pm
- Acres for Life – therapy horses
- Ben Afquack – Guinness world records title-holder
- Drumming Duck!
- Feline Rescue – cat shelter and adoption
- Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society – Serving companion rabbits and their people through adoption and educational programming
- Pet Haven – Rescue & Adoption of our little pets
- MN Animal Humane Society – Animal Rescue & Adoption
- Canine Inspired Change-Dog training
Family Fun Zone
Recovery is a family affair! Both the young and young at heart are invited to join in the fun of these free activities.
Open from 10 am – 3 pm
- Free Face Painting
- Traveling Photo Booth
- Free “Angel Card” Readings – Messages of reassuring support and guidance
- Bouncy and jump house
Zone A
TBD
Zone B
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Zone C
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Zone D
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Zone E
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