This week in local shopping highlights includes flea markets, farmers markets, a big vintage sidewalk sale and more.
Uptown vintage clothing shop, Leisure World, hosts a blowout sidewalk sale this Sunday with guest vendors.
TICKETS JUST ANNOUNCED:
Avant Garden 2023: The party of the year is returning this September 23! This year’s artful benefit welcomes guests indoors for a night of dancing, dining, cocktails, and more high-style happenings amongst the artful backdrops within the iconic museum. Attendees will be able to bid on our premier art auction and dance the night away during the After Party with DJ sets from headliner @Vagabonjour and local DJs Tricky Miki and Dub Minus. Most importantly: Ticket sales help sustain the Walker’s mission to make its galleries accessible to all, inviting everyone to experience the transformative possibilities of art and to imagine the world in new ways. I’m thrilled to support the Walker’s artistic and educational programs—and for the chance to put together the perfect outfit to celebrate the cause (of course). Saturday 9/23 @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $150 @ wlkr.art/AG23
TUESDAY, 6/27:
The Nicollet xChange: Presented by Global Fashion Exchange, LUUM Collective and Downtown Improvement District, this weekly outdoor pop-up gives downtowners the chance to swap quality and quirky items in a marketplace setting. Each month will have a different theme as well as demos featuring a local artist, maker or expert to share skills like how to mend holes in clothing or tips to keep house plants thriving. Tuesdays 11:30am–2pm through 8/29 @ US Bancorp Center, 800 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, globalfashionxchange.org/gfxmsp
The Markets at Viking Lakes: Summer Series: The Viking Lakes multi-use development in Eagan is hosting a weekly market every Tuesday evening featuring 50+ vendors, theme days, food, craft beer, live music and more. Tuesdays through 7/18 (excluding 7/4) from 4:30–8:30pm @ Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, @vikinglakes
NE Farmers Market After Dark: The Northeast Farmers Market is back with its monthly night market at Bauhaus Brew Labs. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy live music and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Tuesday 6–9pm plus every 4th Tuesday through 10/24 @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @ne_fm
WEDNESDAY, 6/28:
AudreyRose Vintage Food Truck Evening: Anchor Fish & Chips is popping up at AudreyRose Vintage for a nighttime event. Head inside for some after-hours vintage shopping, and grab some classic fish and chips from the food truck after you shop. Plus: AudreyRose will be lining the sidewalk with sale tables and Sister Sludge Coffee is having a special bottle sale, too. Wednesday 5–8pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 6/30:
Monthly Vendor Kickoff + Sidewalk Sale @ Olio Vintage: Vintage shop Olio Vintage has a fresh crop of local vendors new to the shop for the month of July. Help welcome these newcomers with complimentary cold press from 11am–2pm, bubbly from 2–6pm, and snacks all day. Plus all weekend they’re hosting a sidewalk sale with assorted vintage clothing and goods from its resident vendors, mostly in the $5–$10 range. Racks will be restocked daily. Vendor welcome: Friday 11am–6pm. Sidewalk sale Friday–Sunday from 11am–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
SATURDAY, 7/1:
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 50+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. Saturday 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
NE Farmers Market: The NE Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 14, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Midsommar Makers Market: The Society for the Strange and Unusual returns for its latest makers market event, in honor of the summer solstice. Hosted by Urban Growler Brewing outdoors in their beer garden, the event features returning and new makers with a strange and unusual vibe. Saturday 2–8pm @ Urban Growler Brewing, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 6/30–SUNDAY, 7/2:
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 Friday–Sunday 7am–1pm or later, weather dependent + every Saturday of April through October @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, www.facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
SATURDAY, 7/1–MONDAY, 7/3:
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 $8 each (kids 12 and under free). Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko, www.tradersmarket.us
SATURDAY, 7/1 & SUNDAY, 7/2:
Shady Hollow Flea Market: 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. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6am–3pm, 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 features 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, www.wadenafleamarket.com
Everyday Ejiji Open Shop Hours: Everyday Ejiji is a new, Afro-Latina-owned vintage and secondhand shop in Minneapolis that specializes in bold and bright fashions perfect for everyday fashionistas and glamorous events. Not only does founder Ashley Becerra have some of the Twin Cities’ best vintage finds, she also lends her expertise as a stylist. Take in the newly remodeled space along with tons of fresh vintage finds. Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm @ Everyday Ejiji, 4501 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, @everydayejiji
SUNDAY, 7/2:
Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is back with its outdoor market and a great group of vendors, including crowd favorites from last year and new startups we know you're going to love. Come for lunch, support your local growers and makers and enjoy live music. Find them in the parking lot of Settergrens of Linden Hills every Sunday, rain or shine. Sundays 10am–1pm @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
Leisure World Sidewalk Sale: Known for selling casual vintage clothing for all genders with an emphasis on vintage tees at popup markets around the Twin Cities, Uptown vintage clothing shop Leisure World is hosting a sidewalk sale with a group of their vintage and maker pals. Find discounted vintage goods from Barbalynn’s Vintage, Big Loon Vintage, Cool Trash, Dawn of Time Vintage, Camille’s Clobber, Millennial Vintage, Oubliette Vintage, 1800GhostDance, Rust Buffalo Vintage and One Sick Kitten. Plus, grilling, beer, music, and all tees on the wall inside the shop will be at a deep discount this day only. Sunday noon–6pm @ Leisure World, 2457 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @leisure__world
NOW OPEN:
Soundwoven Goods: Soundwoven Goods is a stylish, new home goods store specializing in vibrant, unique pieces by indie makers. The South Minneapolis shop stocks colorful, specialty home goods and fashion accessories from small, independent makers from around the U.S. including home décor, no-waste knitwear, sculptural statement earrings, macrame handbags, wood cutting boards, teas, natural body and self care products, original abstract paintings and more. Now open @ 614 W 54th St, Minneapolis, soundwovengoods.com
Clubhouse Market: A new, multi-vendor store brought to you by Devin and Kate, the duo behind Clubhouse Market events and upcycled clothing brand Better Together, opened its doors in Uptown earlier this month. Better Together sells pre-loved garments, cut-and-sew creations, and silkscreened vintage goods with a casual, gender-free vibe. Vendors joining them at a shop include Alex & Mason’s Closet, selling vintage collectibles, toys, plushies and tees; and 4 4 4, a brand of upcycled vintage denim; and Izzie Summer, a collection of trendy vintage Y2K-era women’s clothing. Thursday 2–8pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday noon–8pm @ 2441 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @clubhouse_market
Stirling Castle Vintage: Following several years as a staple at vintage pop-ups around the Twin Cities, Nicole Davis’s Stirling Castle Vintage is bringing its fabulous goodies to the area on a regular basis with the opening of its new storefront. The store stocks a fresh, size-inclusive assortment of spring clothing, bold jewelry and accessories with a funky, femme vibe. Weekly hours: Wednesday–Friday 5–8pm, Saturday 1–8pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Stirling Castle Vintage, 4806 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, @stirlingcastlevintage
Moth Oddities: After nearly 10 years selling vintage online, on the road and quickly outgrowing their first storefront, Moth Oddities is relocating to a larger storefront in the heart of the Saint Anthony neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. Half of the space will be used for the Moth Oddities vintage shop, including a designated Italian vintage section and an assortment of accessories, home goods and work by local and independent brands. The other half will house Moth Studio, an open-concept workspace for community classes, events and rental. Weekly hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–6pm & Sunday 11am–5pm @ 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
UPCOMING:
Plant & Clay Crawl: Local clay studio Dame Errant and plant shop Mother Co. are joining forces on a plant and clay crawl. The crawl begins at Mother Co., where you'll pick out the perfect plant to bring to Dame Errant Clay, just a couple blocks away. There you'll learn the art of coil pots and create a one-of-a-kind pot that's perfect for your plant. Tuesday, 7/25, beginning at 6pm @ Mother Co., 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis. Register @ dameerrant.com/plantandclaycrawl
Fun & Fashion Show: This first-time fashion show from local designer Van Quigg, Fashion Week MN producer Gayle Smaller, Jr., and The Forge Game Store is all about showcasing the diversity and creativity of our local fashion community and celebrating the joy of fashion. The show also includes a Cosplay Fashion Show and competition for the chance to win $500 and pop-up shopping. Saturday, 7/29, 5–9pm, 6pm show @ 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska. Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com
Fashion Show Fundraiser: MsDenishia, creator of The Modeling Boot Camp, hosts this annual fashion show fundraiser to support MECP2 Duplication Syndrome—a neurological disorder with which her young son was diagnosed. For the first time, the show is partnering with Native designers for a special collaboration. The show is followed by MsDenishia’s 53rd birthday celebration. Saturday, 8/12 at 6–10pm, show at 7pm @ American Legion Post 172, 260 4th Ave SE, Osseo. Tickets start at $50 @ eventbrite.com