This week’s style and shopping highlights include the semi-annual Gathering of Friends vintage market, the Old St. Anthony Fall Bazaar and more.
The Gathering of Friends vintage market returns to Bachman’s greenhouse this weekend.
THURSDAY, 10/17:
Switch House Open-House House Party: The businesses of the Switch House (aka the former Soap Factory space) are joining together for a celebration of their share home. Spoke & Weal Salon, Lundeen Jewelry, Watershed Spa and Sunna Pilates and yoga studio will open their doors after hours with eats, drinks and music. Thursday 6:30–9:30pm @ 514 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, @lundeenjewelry
THURSDAY, 10/17–SUNDAY, 10/20:
A Gathering of Friends Fall Market: Spruce up your home for the season at this semi-annual market from A Gathering of Friends. The event features antiques, primitives, architectural pieces, pine and oak furniture, cottage decor, vintage wares, accessories, collectibles, pottery, industrial finds and more from 20 juried dealers from across the state transforming Bachman’s greenhouse into a vintage and antiques market. Bonus: free parking, free admission, a new express lane, loading assistance and daily restocks; delivery available. Thursday & Friday 9am–6:30pm, Saturday 9am–5:30pm, Sunday 10am–3pm @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @gatheringoffriendsshow
FRIDAY, 10/18:
Hermine Vendor Pop-up: New downtown vintage shop Hermine welcomes guest vendors for an afternoon of shopping. My own Rosella Vintage will be bringing an additional rack of goods along with Subjective Apparel, Palisaint Vintage, BS13 Vintage and Renegade Rags. Plus, live vinyl DJ sets, wine and hot cider. Friday 4–8pm @ Hermine, 323 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, @herminevintage
FRIDAY, 10/18–sunday, 10/20:
Second Ave Reselling Pop-up: Cozy St. Paul shop Practically Magical, which offers an eclectic blend of items with a focus on unique, vintage and handmade goods, is hosting guest vendor Second Ave Reselling for the weekend. They will be bringing in their collection of vintage band tees, Minnesota sports apparel and a few surprises. Friday–Sunday @ Practically Magical, 2309 W 50th St, Minneapolis, @magicalpractically
SATURDAY, 10/19:
June Room Vintage Reopening: After a series of popups and a move into the garden level of Milton Square in St. Paul, June Room Vintage has moved into a street level storefront, opening this Saturday. The shop carries a mix of vintage home goods, furniture, clothing, jewelry and art from a group of vendors. Open Wednesdays–Sundays 10am–5pm daily @ 2232 Carter Ave, St Paul, @juneroommn
AudreyRose Vintage Makers Market: South Minneapolis vintage shop AudreyRose Vintage is hosting a group of local makers outdoors. They include On the Shelf Studio jewelry, Kari Lee Art, Sage Blossoms Designs clay jewelry, Vintage on the Loose vintage glassware, and Vug Jewels (who is also popping up at the shop on Sunday), as well as new shop mate ReThink Tailoring. Saturday 11am–5pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, @audreyrosevintage
Woman-Owned Small Biz Market: St. Paul women's clothing shop Jenny in the City is hosting a market featuring a dozen woman-owned businesses in their back parking lot. Saturday 11am-3pm @ Jenny in the City, 520 Selby Ave, St Paul, @jennyinthecitympls
Love Token One Year Anniversary Sale: Vintage shop Love Token is celebrating their one-year shop birthday with 11% off storewide. Plus, if you’re doing the Vintage Fall Crawl passport, you can combine discounts for a total of 21% off. Saturday noon–6pm @ Love Token, 3950 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @lovetokenmpls
Northeast Night Market: Ashes Markets presents a pop-up art and maker market hosted by Turbo Tim's with 12 unique makes and artists. Shop candles, jewelry, original art and more. Saturday 4–9pm @ Turbo Tim's, 2823 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, @ashesmarkets
SUNDAY, 10/20:
Old St. Anthony Fall Bazaar: Minneapolis Craft Market returns to the historic Machine Shop for the Old St. Anthony Fall Bazaar with two full floors of handmade goods by local makers. Plus, enjoy refreshments from a full bar while you shop. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Disco Death Records Vintage Market: Uptown record and coffee shop Disco Death hosts a group of local crafters and artists selling pottery, original art, prints, leather goods, jewelry and gently used goods in their parking lot. Plus, live vinyl sets and vegan chili. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Disco Death Records, 26th St & Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, @discodeathrecords
Grease Pit Makers Market: Local queer-owned handmade leather accessories brand, Datura Leather, presents an outdoors pop-up market hosted by volunteer-run, DIY bike shop The Grease Pit. It features handmade goods from 16 local makers and artists including leather accessories, original art, art prints, ceramics, herbal goods, fiber art and more. Sunday 11am–4pm @ The Grease Pit Bike Shop, 2750 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, @daturaleather
Vintage Clothing & Vinyl Sale: Head to the legendary CC Club’s back patio for a pop-up sale of vintage vinyl records and vintage band tees presented by MN Record Show. Lori Barbero of Babes in Toyland fame along with local radio icon Mary Lucia will be selling vintage clothing and tees, and Camp Buzzkill will be selling jewelry, headwear and tees. Local rock writer Andrea Swensson will be selling and signing her new Cornbread Harris book along with some limited-edition Cornbread Harris vinyl, and rock photographer Brian Garrity will be selling prints and his book. Come early or stay late for brunch (served from 11am–2pm). Sunday noon–4pm @ CC Club, 2600 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, facebook.com
ONGOING:
Vintage Fall Crawl: The third annual Vintage Fall Crawl offers vintage and secondhand shopping enthusiasts the chance to get exclusive discounts, support the local community and raise money for a good cause. Passports ($10) will get you a one-time 10% off discount at all 15 woman-owned vintage and resale shops on the crawl. Plus, three lucky crawlers who get a stamp from each shop will receive a $25 gift card from each participating shop (a $375 value). Purchase a passport online or at any participating shop location. Ends 10/31 @ various locations, vintagefallcrawl.com
Queen Bee Vintage Findz Store Closing Sale: Robbinsdale vintage shop Queen Bee Vintage Findz is sadly closing their doors at the end of October. Until then, you can save 50% storewide, and fixtures are also for sale. Cash and Venmo only. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–5pm @ 4629 41st Ave N, Robbinsdale, @queenbeevintagefindz
Rent the Runway Pop-up at MOA: Following the first sample sale last spring, Mall of America is partnering with Rent the Runway again on a pop-up style shop. This time, the sample sale will feature much more than dresses and gowns. It includes thousands of pre-loved pieces and styles from past Rent the Runway collections for the fall and winter months at a fraction of original retail prices including outerwear, tops, skirts, pants, dresses, accessories and more. Continues into early 2025 during regular hours @ Mall of America, Level 1, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Mill City Farmers Market: Amidst the Twin Cities’ plethora of farmers markets, Mill City Farmers Market stands out for its idyllic location at the Mill City Museum and its emphasis on building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. A mainstay since 2006, the market is outdoors for the season, popping up weekly with a curated, diverse group of over 50 local farmers, food makers and handcrafted artisans hailing from across the state. Saturdays 9am–1pm through October @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is back with its outdoor market. 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 through October, rain or shine. Sundays 10am–1pm @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
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. Saturdays 7am–1:30pm through October @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com