Women's Drum Center

Event recap: 2026 Flint Hills Family Festival

The Women’s Drum Center participated again in 2026 in The Ordway’s annual festival celebrating the artist in every child. And what a celebration it was! We loved the energy and excitement in the air throughout the entire weekend.

Volunteers from the Women’s Drum Center helped school groups and families make egg shakers to take home and led dynamic drum circles so folks of all ages could try out and enjoy drumming together in community.

Women Who Groove performance ensemble also took to the stage early in the festival for a free-to-the-public performance featuring a variety of world percussion grooves. Scroll through the photos to see a recap of the world percussion activities from the Women’s Drum Center.

What was your favorite Flint Hills Family Festival memory or experience this year?

Our next all-gender Friday circle is on Friday, June 19 from 6:30-8:00pm. Bettie will lead the group through accessible, dynamic drumming for what's expected to be a fun-filled night.

Register on our website or drop in and pay at the door (exact change, check or venmo/paypal). See you there!

Cost: $15
All genders welcome.
Ages 16+.

Minnesota Aurora FC has a really big game tomorrow, kicking off a week filled with women's sports in Minnesota. Tomorrow, June 4, is the Women of Inspiration game day theme night and we are excited to be part of the celebration of community, women in sports, and soccer for everyone.

drumHeart and Rhythm Connection ensembles will be playing percussion grooves before the game starts. Pause on your way through the plaza to say hello and dance with us.

drumHeart has something extra special (weather permitting) planned for midway through the game. Come on out to the game tomorrow to see what we have planned and help us cheer with gusto and a big "Aurora Go!"

Summer is in full swing! Come find us at one of these upcoming shows and events around the Twin Cities.

Summer Solstice may be 20 days away, but the Summer of Drums with the Women's Drum Center has already sounded off with a drum-beat-able, noteworthy line up of performances available to you, many free of charge! Stop by, wave, and say hi at any of these events and venues this summer.

We're always adding events, workshops, and classes where you can watch, enjoy, or play drums based on your preference. Join our newsletter or follow our social media to stay in-the-know for all upcoming events, gigs, public drum circles, and more.

Lots of really exciting workshops and classes coming up this summer. Make it a Summer of Drumming and register for one (or all) of these exciting classes at the Women's Drum Center this summer.

Explore classes and register on our website today.
*Classes with an asterisk are women-only.

Come visit us during the Flint Hills Family Festival Wednesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 30, 2026!

🪘 Women Who Groove performed on Wednesday, May 27 at 11am.
🪇 Volunteers from the WDC are on-site to help you make your own egg shaker to take home.
🥁 Drum circle leaders are also on-site to guide you and your family through an energizing and inviting drum circle throughout the day.

Wednesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flint Hills Family Festival

Our administrative offices are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Regular Sunday classes will still take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Connect with your instructor for any class-specific inquiries.

Join us for this awesome Intro to Marching Drums class!
You will learn the basic rudiments of stick drumming and combine them into three cadences, or street beats, that are perfect for keeping a marching pace. One is even customizable for the group you are marching with!

If you made a marching bucket drum this spring and want to use it to provide rhythmic inspiration for your next gathering, this workshop is also for you!

Register on our website.