Spring Jam™ is a one day campus festival that brings the University of Minnesota and greater Twin-Cities communities together with live music, carnival rides, food, games and more!
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Entertainment & Performances
Catch the best student talent and dance the night away at the Riverbend Plaza.
Battle of the Bands: The Final Battle
4:00 PM: Syncline
4:30 PM: Blimey
5:00 PM: Yellow Roses
5:30 PM: Weeklong Weekend
6:00 PM: Spiderlily
6:30 PM: Winner Announcement
DJ Set (7:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
Join us for a high energy DJ set where attendees can make song requests, and receive a synced light-up wristbands that move to the beat.
On-Site Activities
From high-energy games to creative lounges, there is something for everyone from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Locations:
Whole Music Club (7:00 PM – 10:30 PM): Live Band Karaoke, Arcade Games, and free Mocktails.
Mississippi Lounge & Room (4:00 PM – 10:30 PM): Casino tables featuring Blackjack and Poker with exciting prizes.
Front Plaza (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Rage Room, Giant Shark Slide, and a Mini Golf "Hole in One" contest for free Can Can Wonderland tickets.
Fireplace Lounge (4:00 PM – 10:30 PM): Free Henna Art (4:30–10 PM), Free Caricature Art (4:30–7:30 PM), and interactive mosaic mural making.
MN Marketplace (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Featuring the SUA Clothing Closet and custom tote bag making on the Front Plaza.
Goldy’s Gameroom (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Spring Jam Terribowl Competition: Compete for massive prizes including an iPad, Nintendo Switch 2, Headphones, $50 Visa Gift Cards, and Owala Water Bottles.
Mario Kart Racing: High-speed competition on the big screens.
Free Table Games: Air hockey, ping pong, shuffleboard, pool, and foosball.
Food & Refreshments
Fuel your Spring Jam experience with local favorites and refreshing beverages.
Food Vendors
Hoppers Mini Doughnuts: First 250 people get a free food item.
Lulu’s Crepes
El Jefe Cocina
Kozak’s Corner
Cafe Cairo
Russell’s Traveling Kitchen
Goldy’s Regular Food Service
Beer Garden
Hosted by Complete Beverage. Selection includes:
Twisted Tea, White Claw, and Coors Light.
Please note the following guidelines for the Beer Garden:
Only those who are 21+ (with valid government-issued I.D.) may enter.
All alcohol must be consumed within the designated area.
Beer/Alcohol consumption is limited to three drinks per person.
Friends of Spring Jam™ 2026
Check below for the student groups and campus partners hosting activities this year!
Student Organizations
A Cause for Paws
American Lung Cancer Initiative
Art History Club
End Overdose at the UMN
Habitat for Humanity
KMOVE
Manga Anime Society
Men’s Rugby Club
MN Daily
Minnesota Maroonette
MinnesoTap
USITT UMN - TC
Outdoors Club
Passion, Initiative, and Empowerment
Style U
Undergraduate Student Government
Campus Departments & Strategic Partners
Office of Sustainability
Sponsor Activations & Giveaways
Visit our sponsor tables for fun experiences and fantastic giveaways from our 2026 sponsors:
Coca Cola
The Standard at Dinkytown
SELF Loans Minnesota Student Loans
