This week’s local style and shopping highlights include the Hopkins Raspberry Festival and outdoor makers markets galore.
Shop local maker Wandering Blonde’s sun hats made from upcycled fabric at this week’s Summer Market at Sociable.
NOW OPEN:
June Room Vintage: After a series of popups last month, June Room Vintage has expanded to permanent weekly hours. The shop carries a mix of vintage home goods, furniture, clothing, jewelry and art from a group of eight vendors. Thursday noon–7pm, Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Milton Square, 2232 Carter Ave, St Paul, @juneroommn
WEDNESDAY, 7/17:
Summer Market: Local vendors and designers from Minneapolis Vintage Market and Minneapolis Craft Market are popping up for a special weekday lunchtime popup market in downtown St. Paul. Wednesday 11am–2pm @ Wells Fargo Plaza, 30 E 7th St, St Paul, mplsvintagemarket.com
Indigo Dyeing Workshop: Learn how to dye with natural indigo using shibori techniques in this class hosted by vintage shop Moth Oddities in its adjoining studio space. Attendees can bring their own garments to re-dye (stained or otherwise). Wednesday 6–9pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St, Minneapolis, $75 class fee @ mothoddities.com
THURSDAY, 7/18–SUNDAY, 7/21:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: Crazy Days Sale: Open one weekend a month, antique and vintage home store Haupt Antiek is back with another edition. This month, celebrate all things county-fair with a vintage touch, and look for annual sale prices throughout the shop and on their patio. Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W 147th St, Apple Valley, hauptantiek.com
50th & France Crazy Days Sales: The shops of 50th & France are hosting their Crazy Days summer sale this weekend. Highlights include deals from $5, 50% off and 75% off at designer clothing resale shop Fashion Avenue (Thursday through Saturday only). June will also be offering a clearance sale and special markdowns all weekend, and Bluebird Boutique will have deals of up to 90% off. See full list of happenings at 50thandfrance.com. Note: Construction has begun in the area, so be prepared. Thursday–Sunday @ 50th & France, Edina
FRIDAY, 7/19–SUNDAY, 7/21:
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair: Shop handmade goods and art from over 150 local artists and makers against the gorgeous backdrop of Minnehaha Falls at this annual three-day, zero-waste event. The fair offers a wide variety of art mediums, plus live music, food trucks, beverages, family- and dog-friendly activities and more. Also be sure to check out the Minneapolis Vintage Market popping up as part of the festival with finds from local vintage sellers. Friday 3–8pm, Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, More info at minnehahafallsartfair.com
FRIDAY, 7/19:
Friday Night Market: Uptown vintage shop Clubhouse Market presents a night market at Sociable Cider Werks featuring a group of vintage vendors including Better Together, Primary Colors Vintage, Blue Tuesday Thrift and more. Friday 5–9pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, @clubhouse_market
SATURDAY, 7/20:
Hopkins Raspberry Festival Marketplace: The entire community of Hopkins turns out on its historic Mainstreet to enjoy food, music and dozens of vendors displaying their crafts. The Marketplace Fair icludes vendors, local business displays, artists with crafts, clothing, art, woodwork, merchandise, food and beverages. Saturday 9am–4pm between 6th & 13th Aves on Mainstreet, Hopkins, raspberrycapital.com
Flying Pig Thrift Piggiversary: Nonprofit thrift store Flying Pig Thrift celebrates its anniversary with a 50% off storewide sale. Festivities also include live music and entertainment outdoors, snacks and a raffle for prizes. Saturday 11am–6pm @ Flying Pig Thrift, 722 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, @flyingpigthrift
Camdentown Market: Join the Minneapolis Craft Market, Minneapolis Vintage Market, The Get Down and North Market for a summer marketplace in Camdentown at this free, family-friendly event. The event will feature a pop-up market alongside the Quince MPLS Market breakfast burrito popup. Saturday 10am–1pm @ North Market Parking Lot, 4414 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Summer Market Series @ Modist: A group of seven local makers with an emphasis on sustainability pop up outdoors at the brewery. Vendors include WAY the Label (sustainable fashions), Mind of Plenty (jewelry and more), Addis (clay goods), Yaz (reclaimed jewelry), Fuzzy Rocks Creative (original block prints), Wandering Blonde (zero-waste sun hats) and That’s Goodness Design (illustrated prints, stickers). Saturday noon–6pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @waythelabel
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops up outdoors at Bad Weather Brewing with a fresh group of 12 local makers. Find handmade items like baked goods, permanent and handmade jewelry, crystals, prints and more—and sip craft beer while you shop. Sunday noon–5pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
Twin Cities Record Show: The Twin Cities Record Show pops up this weekend with a half-dozen vendors for its monthly record show. The tables will be full of record albums, 45 RPM records and music memorabilia, plus craft cider and made-to-order crepes to enjoy while you shop. Saturday noon–4pm @ Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Jones Vintage Market: Jones Coffee hosts a group of vintage dealers for an afternoon pop-up market. Vendors include bumluxury and more. Sunday 1–4pm @ Jones Coffee, 5008 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, @jonesmarketmpls
SATURDAY, 7/20 & SUNDAY, 7/21:
We the Starborne Back Alley Sale: St. Paul shop We the Starborne, which sells specially sourced crystals, handmade sacred tools, plant medicine and more, celebrates the fourth year of their open-air makers markets beginning this weekend. This month’s vendor goods includes aromatherapy, house plants, handmade jewelry, upcycled vintage clothing, body care and more, plus mini astro readings and celestial guidance both days. Saturday & Sunday noon–5pm @ We the Starborne, 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, @we.the.starborne
SUNDAY, 7/21:
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
Sociable Summer Market: Sip local craft cider while shopping handmade goods from dozens Minnesota makers at this huge, dog-friendly marketplace curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, held outdoors of the Sociable Cider Werks cidery. Sunday noon–5pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Grease Pit Bike Shop Makers Market: (Moved from last weekend due to excessive heat.) 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 15 local makers including leather accessories, art and prints, ceramics, herbal goods, macramés and terrariums, fiber art and more. Sunday noon–5pm @ 2750 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, @daturaleather
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
UPCOMING:
July 27: Fashion Show Fundraiser: Presented by fashion modeling coach Ms. Denishia, this fashion show fundraiser invites the community to experience the power of fashion while supporting a meaningful cause—raising funds for BIPOC women battling endometriosis. Featured local designers include Zolasina, Nashipai, Rhey Apparel, CeCe Cabana, NubiCollections, Alex Bah Handbags, Noke and The Jewels and Afro Curvy Amazônia Designs. The evening also includes music, poetry, pop-up shopping, food and a full bar. Saturday 5–9pm @ Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion Post #172, 260 4th Ave SE, Osseo, Tickets $60+ @ eventbrite.com