saturday, May 3 2025
2:00-5:00PM
Edina community center gyms
(door 7, backside of Normandale)


Normandale’s Annual carnival, “La Kermesse” is one of our students’ FAVORITE events of the year. We have bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, a DJ & SO MUCH FUN! All profits from the event support our award-winning French immersion program. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 22 at noon.

2025 Admission:

  • Child (ages 5+) $15

  • Child (4 years and younger) free!

  • Adult  $5

  • Family $45 (Choose this option if you have 3+ children attending; good for up to 2 adults.)

*If your family is interested in attending La Kermesse and cost is a barrier, please contact Principal Chris Holden for a scholarship code to purchase tickets through Membership Toolkit. 

Kid Connections:

  • While getting your tickets, check out the Kid Connections and donate for chances to win unique student experiences with Normandale teachers, interns, and staff! Only available online through Membership Toolkit this year! Opens Tuesday April 22 at noon. Giveaway rules.

  • Will you win mousse au chocolat for you and 3 friends with Mme Heffelfinger? A 5v5 soccer game with M. Kigin and 8 of your friends? Tout est possible!

help make La Kermesse possible!

  • $5 pays for 100 lollipops

  • $15 covers a set of neon hair paint cans

  • $35 covers the cost of half of a carnival game

  • $50 funds ⅓ of a raffle prize basket

  • $100 covers one hour of a bouncy house

  • $300 fully funds a bounce house or a face painter for the entire carnival

We look forward to celebrating with you!