This week’s local shopping and style highlights include flea markets galore, vintage popups and more.
The Fitting Room hosts a sidewalk sale this weekend with great deals from its roster of local designers.
NOW OPEN:
AudreyRose Vintage: After shuttering her original shop late last year, Jessie Witte’s AudreyRose Vintage is back and bigger than ever with a new storefront in a 4,000-square-foot warehouse. The shop is now open to the public with regular hours beginning this week, and it will eventually include spaces for photo shoots, workshops and community building. With the required buildout and to help with other expenses, the business is holding a GoFundMe fundraiser with tiered incentives. Weekly hours: Monday 12–5pm, Thursday 12–5pm, Friday 12–6pm, Saturday 11am–5pm, Sunday 12–4pm @ 3508 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, @audreyrosevintage
THURSDAY, 7/4–SUNDAY, 7/7:
Junkathon Spectacular Flea Market: If you enjoy country farm decor and cool junk, don't miss this flea market just north of Pine River. Explore acres of vintage farm-related goods and primitives for home, yard and garden. Plus: food and beverages, rest rooms and free parking; pet friendly. $5 admission. Friday–Monday, 8am–6pm daily, located on Hwy 371, 2 miles north of Pine River, junkathonfleamarket.com
FRIDAY, 7/5 & SATURDAY, 7/6:
The Fitting Room Sidewalk Sale: The Fitting Room’s roster of local fashion designers are marking down past inventory to make space for new arrivals with a sidewalk sale. The boutique specializes in locally made clothing and accessories from names like Alma Mia, Joeleen Torvick, Scott J. Lehmann and Moongold Goods. Friday & Saturday noon-5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @thefittingroommpls
FRIDAY, 7/5–SUNDAY, 7/7:
Traders Market Elko: Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 250 vendors on a 30-acre farm, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food trucks on site and beverages for sale. Among the treasures are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. Tickets $8 (kids 12 & under free). Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko, facebook.com
Lucky Cat Records Store Opening: The storefront formerly home to the legendary Oar Folkjokeopus and Treehouse Records is now the site of the first woman-owned and operated record store in Minneapolis. According to the Star Tribune, new owner Michelle Swanson says “one of her chief goals for the store is to be more inclusive to women and genderfluid music lovers ‘because so many times you go into a record store, and it's all men in there.’” Friday noon–5pm, Saturday noon–6pm & Sunday noon–5pm @ 2557 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, facebook.com
SATURDAY, 7/6:
Totally Rad on the Green: The Totally Rad Vintage Fest kicks off its summer pop-up series in downtown Minneapolis this weekend. Shop vintage from the ‘80s to the early ‘00s from a group of 30+ vintage vendors at the new North Loop Green outdoor complex, located just across sthe street from Target Field. Free. Saturday 10am–5pm @ 350 N 5th St, Minneapolis, @totallyardvf
SUNDAY, 7/7:
Everyday Ejiji Vintage Pop-up: Join vintage brand Everyday Ejiji the first Sunday of the month for freshly baked pastries, savory breakfast foods, coffee and a curated selection of size-inclusive vintage at the new Cafe Ceres location. Sunday 9am–3pm @ Cafe Ceres, 4603 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, @everydayejiji
Odd Market: Uptown shop Odd Mart hosts their ongoing Odd Market every Sunday this month. Expect a different lineup of a dozen new artists and makers each week selling comics, zines, jewelry, ceramics, prints, original art, vintage, baked goods and more. Sunday noon–4pm @ Odd Mart, 2520 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @oddmartmn
Mother Co. Plants Summer Market: The plant shop is hosting a group of local makers and vendors with handmade goods, plus coffee and the chance to update your houseplant roster. Upcycler Cool Trash will be bringing plant-specific items—her work includes useful and fun items made from fused plastic and plarn (plastic yarn) that she plastic-smithed herself from discarded items. Sunday noon–4pm @ Mother Co. Plants, 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, @shopmother
WEEKLY EVENTS:
The Nicollet xChange Swap + Shop: This weekly outdoor pop-up from Global Fashion Exchange and Downtown Improvement District returns for its second year to give the community the chance to swap quality items in a marketplace setting, plus a Mending and Repair Bar every other week with local sewing experts. Tuesdays 11:30am–1:30pm through 8/29 @ US Bancorp Center, 800 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, globalfashionxchange.org/gfxmsp
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 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
NE Farmers Market: The weekly NE Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 12, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce and handmade goods. Saturdays 9am–1pm @ University Ave NE & 7th Ave NE, northeastfarmersmarket.com
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
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. Saturdays & Sundays weekly through September plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
Shady Hollow Flea Market: Kicking off this weekend, 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. Saturdays & Sundays 6am–3pm through August plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, facebook.com