This week’s shopping highlights including Memorial Day weekend makers markets, flea markets, outdoor festivals and more.
Shop handmade goods by queer makers including Gently Knotted at this weekend's annual Queer Bazaar. (Image: Gently Knotted)
NEW THIS WEEK
TUESDAY, 5/24:
Market After Dark: NEFM @ Bauhaus
The Northeast Farmers Market is popping up at Bauhaus Brew Labs for this monthly night-market edition starting this month. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy a live DJ set and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Every fourth Tuesday through October, 6–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/ne_fm
WEDNESDAY, 5/25:
Avivo Mission+Mingle Fashion Show
Kick off summer style with this fashion event on the rooftop of the Walker Center Center presented by local nonprofit Avivo, which supports women working on recovery and career advancement in the Twin Cities. The fashion showcase features looks from boutiques MartinPatrick3 and Bumbershute along with local designer Ramadhan Designs, with hair and makeup by Aveda Institute students and Culture Salon, plus food and drinks from D'Amico. Wednesday 5pm VIP, 5:30 GA entry, 6pm show @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets $100–$200 @ avivomn.org
FRIDAY, 5/27–SUNDAY, 5/29:
Wright County Swappers Meet
The WCSM is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven, MN. This large outdoor market features 150-250 vendors on an average weekend with 300+ vendors holiday weekends. Open every Saturday of April through October plus Fridays–Sundays on Holiday weekends (Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekend). Hours: 6am–1:30pm, weather dependent. @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, www.facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
SATURDAY, 5/28:
Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to East Lake Craft Brewery with a group of 23 makers including Sarah Yribar Studios, Petek Trading Co, Wild Witchery Co, Pip & Charley and Laughing Bat Candles. Saturday 1–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, facebook.com
Queer Bazaar: Sexy Spring Edition
With local queer artists, HIV/STD testing and community connections, this event features a makers market featuring local queer makers including organizers Gently Knotted and Cozë Clay, erotic art for sale, dance performances, healing body work and snacks. This indoor event is hosted by The Aliveness Project; masks required. Bring cash to tip performers and pay artists. Saturday noon–5pm @ Aliveness Project, 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @gentlyknotted
Foliage Fling Market & Plant Swap
Monstera Plant Co is back with its monthly makers market and plant swap. Hosted by Ombibulous and Boomin BBQ, find plants, vintage goods, art, prizes and food, with vendors including Dirt & Dionysus, Plantidote Designs, Wild Roots Collaborative, Fittonia Co, The Mindful Market and Monstera Plant Co. Saturday noon–5pm @ Monstera Plant Co, 949 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @monsteraplant.co
Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Adam Gruetzmacher pottery, Chris Chookiatsirichai jewelry, Emily Madland Jewelry, Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Olsen Naturals body care, Radiate Activewear and Wild Sorrel Botanicals body care. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Northeast Farmers Market
This weekend marks opening day for the NE Farmers Market. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Leisure World Vintage Grand Opening
Known for selling casual vintage clothing for all genders with an emphasis on vintage tees at popup markets around the Twin Cities, Leisure World is opening its first brick-and-mortar location this weekend. For the grand opening, they’ll be joined by special-guest local makers TBA. Located right next door to fellow vintage shop Smile Back Vintage, the store is helping bring Uptown back on the map for local vintage shopping. Saturday noon–8pm @ 2457 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @leisure__world
A MANO Pop-up at Haus Theory
Local ceramicist Louisa Podlich of A MANO is heading to White Bear Lake vintage home shop, Haus Theory, for a one-day pop-up. Find her latest collection of colorful ceramic planters, confetti bowls, spoon rests, jewelry dishes and more. Saturday, time TBA @ Haus Theory, 2182 3rd St, White Bear Lake, @weshopamano
BaseCamp 2022: Summer Kickoff
Hosted by Minnesota makers Sanborn Canoe Co and Northern Glasses, BaseCamp kicks off summer with a day of celebrating all things handcrafted and the outdoors. Head down to Sanborn Canoe’s home base of Winona for a day of food and drink from small local businesses (Winona’s Island City Brewing and Emiliani Coffee), shopping from outdoorsy local artisan brands, and tours of the Sanborn Canoe shop. You can also spend some time in a Sanborn Canoe with free shuttle service to and from the river. Plus: campfires, live music throughout the day and a bean bag toss tournament and more. A portion of all sales are being invested into Friends of the Boundary Waters and Winona Outdoor Collaborative, two non-profits who share in Sanborn’s belief that experiencing the outdoors is a right that every person (present and future) deserves. Free. Saturday at 11am–5pm @ Sanborn Canoe Co, 4110 W 5th St, Winona, sanborncanoe.com
Curiosity Studio Block Party
Hosted at the new Curiosity Studio space, kick off summer with a day. of community. mural making, a wellness fair featuring local vendors, live music from local musicians and more. Curiosity Studio, which creates art kits and classes that let you play, reflect and connect with the world, created this event to amplify resources that exist within our community to help people find meaningful paths toward healing and wellness. Free event. Saturday 2–6pm @ corner of 36th & E Lake St, Minneapolis, https://curiositystudioclass.com/reconnect
The Black Market Events - Summer Series
The Black Market is a black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. Its annual Summer Event Series is a day full of great food, unique shopping from local, Black-owned businesses, and live entertainment. The series kicks off The Alpha Car Show. Learn more at their website. Saturday 4–8pm @ 200 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, theblackmarketevents.com
SATURDAY, 5/28 & SUNDAY, 5/29:
Arb May Markets
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back with its May market series. Peruse nature-inspired art, handmade pottery, jewelry, artisan food, spa-worthy bath and body products and more from 40 local vendors and stroll through seasonal blooms in the Arboretum’s 1,200 acres of formal gardens and natural areas. Market entry is included with gate admission (free for Arb members, $15 for non-members and free for kids 15 & younger). Make your reservations in advance of visiting the Arboretum. Saturday & Sunday from 10am–4pm each day @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu
SATURDAY, 5/28–MONDAY, 5/30:
Wadena Flea & Craft Market
This seasonal indoor and outdoor market has four buildings filled with unique finds. It’s filled with vendors selling everything you can think of including farm fresh produce, toys and games, antiques, apparel, home decor, glassware and more. Open Saturdays & Sundays every weekend through September plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, wadenafleamarket.com
Shady Hollow Flea Market Kickoff
The Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 52 years across 3.5 acres of shaded, grassy grounds just 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes. Every weekend, as many as 125 vendors from throughout the trig-state area will showcase their wares with different offerings each weekend, from fine collectibles and jewelry to sports equipment, tools and collectibles. Saturday–Monday from 6:30am–3pm; open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
Traders Market Elko
Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 300 vendors on a 35-acre farm, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food trucks and beverages for sale. Among the treasures are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. If you have a home to furnish, the Traders Market is the ideal place to get that perfect unique showpiece. Bonus: Dogs are welcome. Tickets are $7 each (kids 12 and under free). Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko, www.tradersmarket.us
SUNDAY, 5/29:
Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
The Hamel Lions Flea Market touts 200 or so vendors and for the most part, not of the overstock-tube-sock-selling variety. Yes, we did see a vendor selling off brand laundry detergent and air freshener products, but the majority were selling used or repurposed items from decades past. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
Urban Jungle Flea Market
Rescheduled from April, Urban Jungle’s Flea Market features over 50 vendors selling ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K-era vintage clothing in their back lot. Expect vintage with a streetwear vibe plus modern streetwear resale, sneakers, art, food and drink, and more from local resellers ands shops including Legacy, Daily Dose Retro, MN Street Vintage and Bro Bros Closet. Sunday 11am–6pm @ 1419 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, @urbanjunglemn
ENDING THIS WEEK
Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends Friday, 5/27 @ Goldstein Museum of Design, Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu
NOW OPEN
Primitiva Collective
Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry, New Street Co and many more. Open weekly Thursday–Sunday. Now open @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective
Larissa Loden Retail Store
Local jewelry designer Larissa Loden recently debuted the new brick-and-mortar store in St. Paul’s Merriam Park for her namesake brand. The shop is part of the 12,000-square-foot building that the designer purchased, which also houses a production and fulfillment facility for the brand. Come see the space, which has been gorgeously designed in partnership with with Betsy Vohs of Studio BV, and shop her new spring collection, with styles ranging from edgy, ‘70s-inspired designs to delicate, cosmic pieces incorporating pearlescent beads, delicate chain links and real gemstones. Now open @ 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, larissaloden.com
Planty Queen Shop
Local houseplant shop Planty Queens has just opened its new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis. Open every Saturday and Sunday, you can find their affordable, adorable plants restocked every weekend. The shop also offers plant knowledge and carries handmade goods from local makers, including handmade clay pots for your new plants, plant food and colorful jewelry from Flourishing Femme Goods. Open Saturdays & Sundays 10am–5pm @ 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
Captain Rebel + AGE Pop-up Shop
The old Local Motion storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown has temporarily been converted into a popup shop to host a handful of local, streetwear clothing brands. They include the Black-owned Captain Rebel, whose shop on Lake Street was burned during the 2020 uprising, and AGE, an emerging streetwear line that made its runway debut at the recent Dirty Laundry fashion show during Fashion Week MN. Look for a launch party to be announced soon. Now open @ 2815 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @captain.rebel
Departments at Dayton's: Spring Market
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesse, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Now open @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com
CONTINUING
Ediflorial Flower Club
You’ve heard of gift box subscriptions, wine clubs and CSAs for your fresh produce. Now you can get 100% locally and sustainably grown floral arrangements delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial, launching just in time for Mother’s Day. They’ll choose the best, sustainably grown flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop to create their unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available. Subscriptions start at $194 and are delivered the third Wednesday of each month now through October 19. Learn more and subscribe @ ediflorial.com
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
JUNE:
Energy Gear presents Retrograde
Pre-sale tickets are now available for local clothing label Energy Gear's summer event. It features runway collections from Energy Gear and additional designers, on-site art installations by local artists, live music, VIP rooftop tables and specialty cocktails. Wednesday, 6/1, at 4pm @ Graze Provisions + Libations, 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, shopenergygear.com. Tickets $85–$820 @ grazenorthloop.com
The Fitting Room 4-Year Anniversary Celebration
The store is celebrating its birthday in style with live models in the windows, bubbly, drawings for prizes, and most importantly, the newest collections by its roster of designers—many of which were recently seen on the EVOLVE runway during Fashion Week MN. Free. Saturday, 6/4, from noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
Vintage Night with the Saints
Formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest, Totally Rad Vintage Fest is partnering with the St. Paul Saints for a totally rad vintage shopping event. Shop 30 vintage vendors on CHS Field before and during their game with the Rochester Redwings, and enjoy snacks and brews. Early-bird tickets are available for first dibs. Tuesday, 6/7, from 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25, use password VINTAGE to get pre-sale tickets today @ totallyradvf.com/saints
Minneapolis Vintage Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival
In lieu of its usual monthly market, the MVM is popping up at the Stone Arch Bridge Fest at Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park for a two-day event. Saturday, 6/18, from 10am–7pm & Sunday, 6/19, from 10am–5pm @ Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com (registration not required for this market)
JULY:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
The July MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Sociable Cider Werks. Sunday, 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen on 7/23. Additional details and location TBA.
AUGUST:
Vintage at the Ballpark
Head to CHS Field for a two-day summer vintage extravaganza hosted by Minneapolis Vintage Market. Find dozens of the Midwest's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors selling high-quality, unique goods and collectibles. Get first dibs during Friday’s preview night. CHS Field concessions will be open for food and beer throughout the weekend. 8/5 from 5–10pm & 8/6 from 10am–5pm @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $5–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market
The August MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing. Sunday, 8/28, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
SEPTEMBER:
Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org