Celebrate Father’s Day weekend by grabbing the dad in your life and making the rounds at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Selby Fest and more.
Minneapolis Vintage Market comes to the Stone Arch Bridge Festival this weekend for a two-day stint. (Image: Minneapolis Vintage Market by Darin Kamnetz)
NEW THIS WEEK
Now open: East West Girl
Looking for a new shop to bring the little girl, tween or young teen in your life? Then be sure to check out the new East West Girl boutique, just opened at Edina’s bustling Nolan Mains development. The colorful shop features trendy clothing and accessories they're sure to love (and while you're there, you might even find a fun accessory to take home for yourself.) Expect all things pink, purple, sparkly, and tie-dyed, plus fun prints and patterns. It's sure to become a great gifting destination for this ever-hard-to-shop-for demographic. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3931 Market Street, Edina, eastwestgirl.com
KOKOON Summer Clearance Sale
The circumstances of the past couple years left local clothing brand KOKOON without a true studio. Now, they’re getting ready to move once more. In the meantime, they’re having a major clearance sale on their website, going on now. Look for more items to be added over this Friday, plus additional progressive discounts in July. Shop early for best selection, and later for even more savings, with discounts of up to an extra 50% off by the end of July. Ends 7/24. Shop now @ kokoon.net
WEDNESDAY, 6/15:
ACG Tulle Fluff Dress Shop Update
After local designer and artist Anna Chambers-Goldberg recently announced she’d be taking a hiatus from making clothing, she found herself inspired to make another collection of colorful sheer tulle dresses for her label, ACG. The whimsical, loose-fitting dresses are perfect for layering over lingerie, swimwear, a bodysuit or another dress, and available in a rainbow of shades and range of sizes. She’s also selling something called “tulle hats”—color me intrigued. Don’t miss this drop, as it may be the designer’s last for a while. Available beginning Wednesday @ acgmpls.com
FRIDAY, 6/17–SUNDAY, 6/19:
Sewer Rat Studio Opening
The makers of the new Sewer Rat Studio have been in their studio space for a year, but due to the pandemic, they haven’t opened it up to the public–until now. The quartet—clothing designer and leather maker Sarah M. Holm, clothing maker and chainstitch embroiderer Nickey Robo, jewelry designer Sheelah, and artist Samael Leopold-Sullivan—is finally ready to open their doors and share what they’ve have been working on over the past year. They’ll have handmade art, vintage goodies and arts-and-craft supplies for sale along with beverages, tunes and general good vibes. Friday 5–9pm, Saturday noon–5pm, Sunday noon–3pm @ Sewer Rat Studio, 1830 E 35th St, Minneapolis, @sewer.rat.studio
SATURDAY, 6/18:
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 Fair Anita’s fair-trade jewelry and accessories, Maat Mons bags and soft goods, Olsen Naturals skin care and Sally Fritz clothing. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Caydence Records & Coffee Art Popup
This makers market includes knit accessories, clay goods, jewelry, crystals, textiles and more from over 16 makers. Maker highlights include Cozë Clay’s colorful clay goods, Estudio Fermin’s bright and cheerful jewelry and ceramics, Sick til Death’s framed preserved butterflies and tees, Carriage House Textile and Earth Element Crystals. Saturday 10am–3pm @ Caydence Records & Coffee, 900 Payne Ave, St Paul, @sicktildeath
A-Mill Artist Lofts Summer Music & Arts Fair
Located just across the river from the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, the A-Mill Artist Lofts is hosting its indoor summer music and arts fair with 40 vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Participating artists include Susan O Horowitz’s SHExclusive Jewelry and more. Saturday 10am–6pm @ A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St, Minneapolis, @artistsofamill
Selby Fest at Selby at Snelling
Vintage lovers, local music fans and foodies unite for this summer kickoff event from Selby at Snelling businesses. This family-friendly neighborhood festival features live music, sales from local shops—including vintage favorites Lula Vintage Wear, Everyday People, Up Six Vintage and the new location from Succotash Retro—and delicious food from local vendors. Saturday 11am–6pm @ Selby Ave from Fairview to Saratoga, St Paul, selbyatsnelling.org
WILD VNTG MRKT: Pride Edition
Kick off the summer season with Wild Things Antiques during the special Pride edition of their monthly WILD VNTG MRKT. Head to their Fridley warehouse for a day of shopping with local vintage and home goods vendors as well as Wild Things’ latest finds, plus food trucks and music. Saturday noon–4pm @ Wild Things Antiques, 7269 Commerce Cir W, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com
Havoc Alt Boutique Pop-up
New, occasional thrift + vintage resale shop alert! Havoc has just opened just east of Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. The cozy storefront features a mix of vintage and contemporary resale clothing, specializing is fun, edgy, luxe garments at a fraction of retail prices. Proprietors Miranda Cole and Karissah Peterson are tenured thrift addicts, fashion graduates and film stylists. The store will be open irregularly for popups; follow the store’s Instagram page to find out when their next popup will take place. Saturday, time TBA @ Havoc, 2718 E 50th St, Minneapolis, @havocresale
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 Modist Brewing outdoors with 23 local makers from the collective, including Sudsy Soap Works, Cultivated Glow beauty products, Wilson Woodworking and Earth Elements Crystals, plus a live DJ and Zaap Thai food truck Saturday 2–6pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the season debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a monthly market hosted by Spirit Room and Lady Outlaw Vintage in the old Broadway Community Gardens in Superior, Wisconsin. Find a rotating roster of regional vintage vendors each month including Lady Outlaw and Mitzi’s Misfit Vintage, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day from Spirit Room and Gumbo Boi at Old City Hall across from Spirit Room. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Spirit Room, 1323 Broadway St, Superior, Wisc, @ladyoutlawvintage
SATURDAY, 6/18 & SUNDAY, 6/19:
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
The third largest festival in the Twin Cities, the annual Stone Arch Bridge Fest features 200+ artist and vendor booths across 15 categories including fine art, vintage, classic cars, food and drink. Maker highlights include Wondrous Crane ceramics, handbags by Julie Meyer Leather Goods and LES Bags, Mezamé hand-woven clothing and accessories, luxury hand-poured candles by Kobi Co. and Slow Burn, and jewelry from Everthine, Dottir and ILO Studio. The festival grounds will span the riverfront area along the west side of the Mississippi River on W River Parkway from Portland Ave to N 4th Avenue. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm, stonearchbridgefestival.com
Vintage & Vinyl Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival
This month, the Minneapolis Vintage Market is popping up at the Stone Arch Bridge Fest at Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park for a special two-day event. The biggest monthly vintage market in the Twin Cities, this month’s MVM will features 40 vendors (my own Rosella Vintage included!) selling vintage clothing for all genders plus home goods and records, amidst the scenic backdrop of the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park on the west side of the Mississippi River, located directly behind the Guthrie Theater. Saturday 10am–7pm & Sunday from 10am–5pm @ Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com (Note: Registration not required for this market)
The Black Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival
This monthly market highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. This special Stone Arch Bridge Festival weekend edition of the market includes clothing, gifts, beauty products, food products, jewelry and more. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm located between 11th Ave S & Portland Ave, Minneapolis, stonearchbridgefestival.com
Minneapolis Craft Market at Pryes Block Party
Pryes Brewing is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its taproom with a big block party, and Minneapolis Craft Market is coming along for the fun. Steps from the Mississippi River, Pryes features a happening patio with delicious craft brews and scratch-made pizza. Both days feature an outdoor makers market presented by Minneapolis Craft Market, live music and lots of people and dog-watching, especially with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival taking place just down the river. Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS
SATURDAYS:
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
Northeast 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
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:
Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 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. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
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
SUNDAYS:
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
NOW OPEN
Leisure World Vintage
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. Now open @ 2457 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @leisure__world
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. Now open Thursdays–Sundays @ 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
Departments at Dayton's
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.
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 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with more than 70 vendors, from 10am–5pm. General admission tickets are now on sale ($8–$10), as well as early-bird tickets ($25) from 8:30am–10am @ totallyradvf.com
AUGUST:
Alexandra Lange: Meet Me by the Fountain Book Talk
In Meet Me By the Fountain, acclaimed design critic Alexandra Lange offers an eclectic history of the mall, grappling with their role in public life and popular culture. Join the author for a live virtual talk presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers about the book with local freelance style writer and self-described mall obsessive Kara Nesvig. Wednesday at 7pm. Free registration required @ magersandquinn.com
Minnesota Streetwear Fashion Week
LPF Vision Productions and local fashion label Melevated Designs have just announced the inaugural Streetwear Fashion Week in Minnesota, slated for 8/4–8/7. The week includes a luxury streetwear fashion show competition. Follow @streetwearfw_official on Instagram for updates
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 will take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. 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