This week, summer craft market season is in full swing with a handful of maker’s markets, plus a big vintage market up in Superior, Wisconsin; Bumbershute’s grand opening and the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair.
Mezamé by Lauren pops up at this weekend’s Minnehaha Falls Art Fair.
WEDNESDAY:
Shayne & Coco Jewelry Trunk Show at June
Head to June Resale’s shiny new location at 50th & France for an evening of luxury, vintage and bubbles as jewelry designer, Shayne Barsness, presents her new collection of vintage-reimagined jewelry featuring one-of-a-kind pieces for her brand, Shayne & Coco. Expect a mix of light, colorful pieces for summer along with dramatic fall looks and her iconic Louis Vuitton lock necklaces. While you’re there, be sure to peruse June’s expertly curated assortment of designer resale apparel, accessories and home goods. Wednesday 3–7pm @ June, 5027 France Ave S, Minneapolis, juneresale.com
THURSDAY:
Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market (weekly)
After a one-year hiatus, the Nicollet Makers Market has merged with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market for Market Thursdays beginning this month. Find fresh products, flowers and locally made goods from more than 60 farmers, makers and vendors, plus lawn games, live musical performances at Peavey Plaza and more. Thursdays 6am–2pm through October along Nicollet Mall starting at 6th St, downtown Minneapolis, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com
Les Sip at Les Sól
Every Thursday through July, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes 10% off your purchase plus beer, bubbles, music, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new limited, one-of-a-kind collection in stock by local designer Larissa Loden. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
Bumbershute’s Grand Opening
After more than a dozen years at its 50th & France location, high-end designer store Bumbershute has moved one block east to a new location. Owner Kathryn Paulsrud's mom started the store in 1970 in Fargo, N.D., before moving to Deephaven in 1978, then to Wayzata in 1995. Paulsrud took over in 2004. The store stocks women’s clothing and accessories from brands like Rag & Bone, L’Agence, Alice & Olivia and Helmut Lang. The store celebrates tonight with a grand opening bash. Thursday 4–9pm @ 3811 W 50th St, Minneapolis, bumbershute.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Grethen House 60% Off Sale
Find new markdowns at 40% to 60% off during the women's designer clothing boutique's biggest sale of the season, including brands like Raquel Allegra, Frank & Eileen, Mother Denim and Comme des Garçons PLAY. Starts Friday in both stores & Saturday online. @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair 2021
Celebrate dozens of artists against the gorgeous natural backdrop of Minnehaha Falls at this three-day event. The fair offers a wide variety of art mediums, plus live music, amazing food, delicious beer and wine, family and dog-friendly activities, and more. Plus, it’s affordable if you’re on a budget—all artist booths at the fair will offer options for under $30. Vendor highlights include Tinkearrings, Malachite leather bags, Rock Island Design woodworking, Larissa Loden jewelry, PM Design jewelry, and Mezamé by Lauren fiber goods. Friday 3–8pm, Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, More info at www.minnehahafallsartfair.com
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market (weekly)
A summer mainstay since 2006, the market features over 120 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational outdoor marketplace. This weekend’s artisan highlights include ArtAndes rugs and woven goods, Crookedwood wood goods, Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Larissa Loden jewelry, Sally Fritz clothing and more. The Mill City Farmers Market is open every Saturday through October with extended hours. Saturday from 8am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Minneapolis Craft Market: The Lab Market
After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market is back with its first event of the year. The Lab Night Market will take place outdoors at The Lab Brewery with 5- of Minnesota’s best makers selling handmade jewelry, decor, home goods and more, plus they’ll have KCM Egg Rolls Food Truck, SK Coffee and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes. A free shopping pass is required to attend, available via mplscraftmarket.com. Saturday noon–5pm, rain or shine @ The Lab Brewery, 767 N Eustic St #115, St. Paul
Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a new 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, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails, and live music throughout the day. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Hammond & Broadway St, Superior, WI, instagram.com/ladyoutlawvintage
Royal Foundry’s Small Business Market
Royal Foundry Craft Spirits is hosting a small business market at their North Minneapolis space featuring over a dozen local makers. Featured vendors include Clay by Anja, Veganlee Shop, Rose James Jewelry, Ashley Marie Ceramics, Embellish Creations, Hellbound Hot Sauce, Shantii Shop and many more. They will also have food from Saba Dhaba and flowers from SIP 'N BLOOM - Floral Design Workshop. Saturday 3–7pm @ Royal Foundry Craft Spirits, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, instagram.com/royalfoundrycraftspirits
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Local Maker Pop-ups at B. Resale
Local BIPOC vendors are popping up at Eat Street secondhand shop, B. Resale this weekend. Saturday’s market features Sarah Yribar Studios jewelry, Eagle Screen Printing print shop and Luna Rosa Beads. Then on Sunday, find handmade jewelry by Bachanal Kingz and Studio Ebunoluwa; and stickers, prints and cross-stitch by Arnée Martin Art. Note: Masks and social distancing are required. Saturday 1–5pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, bresale.com
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market (weekly)
Your favorite duo is back. After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market will be back at the Linden Hills Farmers Market every Sunday with a rotating lineup of local makers. It’s your go-to each week for handmade crafts, fresh produce, baked goods, food trucks, live music and more from more than 50 vendors—all local. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING SALES:
Solid Manufacturing Co. Midsummer Sale
Save 20% on all online orders from the local home goods maker during its midsummer sale. Use code GOODSMADEHERE. Ends Friday (7/16 at midnight) @ www.solidmanufacturingco.com
ACG Summer Sale
Start browsing now—local maker ACG is kicking off their summer sale this week. They’ll be marking down summer clothing by as much as 50%, and some artwork too. Many of these styles won’t be back—ever. This fall the brand will be focusing more on painting, so the clothing collection will be limited. If there are styles you’ve had your eye on, now is the time. To schedule a try-on appointment email her at info@acgmpls.com, or swing by Gallery 360 to see what’s available in store. Shop now @ acgmpls.com & Gallery 360, 3011 W 50th St, Minneapolis
Atelier957 Summer Sale
The St. Paul shop has discounted many clothing pieces, shoes, and jewelry items from both current and past seasons. Now is the perfect opportunity to save from 30% to 70% on many styles; no code needed. Shop now in store & online @ 957 Grand Ave, St Paul & atelier957.com
UPCOMING-TICKETS AVAILABLE:
7/22: Pop-up Party at Galleria
As part of a FloralPop summer of surprises, Galleria and Artful Living are throwing a one-of-a-kind pop-art meets fashion showcase styled and produced by Grant Whittaker Creative. Get info & tickets: galleriaedina.com
7/24: Country Geh Runway Show
Country Geh was inspired by women empowerment and uplifting women from all culture, creed and educational background. Get info & tickets: eventbrite.com/e/runway-countrygeh-tickets-127621279683
7/25: Minneapolis Vintage Market
The Minneapolis Vintage Market is back. I’ll be participating along with 49 other vendors with my brand Rosella Vintage. The event is free, but you must register to attend (or buy a $10 early-bird shopping pass), and shopping passes go fast. BONUS: Share an outfit you scored at a past Minneapolis Vintage Market on Instagram tagging @mplsvintagemkt for a chance to win an early-bird ticket today through 7/24. Get info & tickets: mplsvintagemarket.com
WEEKLY Flea Markets:
SATURDAY: Wright County Swappers Meet (weekly)
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, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
SATURDAY: Excelsior Flea Market (weekly)
Back for its 20th year, the weekly Excelsior Flea Market is a great excuse to take a day trip out to the charming Lake Minnetonka–bordering town’s historic downtown. Expect handcrafted soaps, jewelry, macramé decor, home goods and more from new and returning vendors, plus food and more. While you’re there, be sure to swing by local shop favorites, The Golden Rule, GRAY Home + Lifestyle, and Ace General. Saturdays 9am–3pm through 9/25 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Wadena Flea & Craft Market (weekly)
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 Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Shady Hollow Flea Market (weekly)
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. 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
SUNDAY: Hamel Lions Club Flea Market (weekly)
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 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
ONGOING:
FloralPop: A Blooming Transformation
Spring is the season of transformation, and Galleria is taking inspiration by transforming its building into a floral canvas. As part of the spring FloralPop showcase, the exterior of the shopping center will be temporarily wrapped in fun, eye-catching floral graphics custom created by local artist, Lindsey Made This (@LindseyMadeThis). Lindsey’s illustrations will be brought to life through massive vinyl wraps applied to the exterior of Galleria’s brick building turning Galleria into a larger-than-life floral installation. In addition to the exterior building wrap, visitors will be greeted at each main level Galleria entrance with breathtaking, metal floral displays handcrafted by local creative team, Studios Moss. Ends 8/31 @ Galleria, 69th St & France Ave, Edina, galleriaedina.com
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 flowers delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial. They’ll choose the best flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop and create unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available as well as pickup. Subscription dates begin July 7 and run through October 6. Learn more and register @ www.ediflorial.com/product/local-flowers-subscription-minneapolis
NOW OPEN:
Gigi’s Flair Emporium & The Future
Over a year after shutting down for the pandemic, Gigi’s Flair Emporium and The Future is back. Gigi’s is the home of owner Gigi Berry’s two brands, The Minnesota Pins (pins and stickers inspired by pop culture and Minnesota, plus resin products, candles, keychains and more) and Cherry Moon Press (a pin shop inspired by Prince and other artists that gave us the Minneapolis Sound). The Future is a metaphysical shop that offers products from Black femme makers, Latinx folk and other POC, plus tinctures, crystals, books and zines. Opens Thursday. Hours: Thursday–Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ 2223 E. 35th St, Minneapolis, thefuturempls.com, gigisflairemporium.com
Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities has finally opened the doors to their new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis this weekend. Owners and partners Yana Pietras and Ian O'Neill source their vintage clothing and accessories on cross-country road trips in their 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer named Eleanor as well as from a buyer from Italy. In addition to vintage, the duo will sell products by makers (both local and from around the U.S.) who put an emphasis on sustainable practices, especially those from BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities, including Duke Albert, Oya Beauty and Gigi’s Flair Emporium. Now open: Friday & Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
Audrey Rose Vintage
Over a decade since she founded Audrey Rose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte has opened her first brick-and-mortar. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories and home goods made in the USA with natural fibers, Audrey Rose Vintage had a studio space in the Northrup King Building for several years, where it often hosted live photo shoot parties during the building’s First Thursday nights. Expect more of that sort of fun at the new shop. Hours for this week are Wednesday 3–9pm, Thursday 11am–4:30pm, Friday 11am–6pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com
The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
Brand Builders Market at Keg & Case
Self-described as a “holistic consulting firm for mission-driven natural brands,” the Twin Cities–based Brand Builders by KLC has launched a new Retail Incubation Space within the Keg & Case Market in St. Paul. Each quarter, they’ll debut a new group of local startup brands with natural products, giving them the opportunity to build brand awareness and test their products at retail. Brands include Maazah Chutney, Harmony Cricket Farm, Steve the Hemp Guy, Nomadic Frankincense, Rich CBD Chocolate, Field Theory Hemp, The Grandpa Soap Company and more. The space will also host weekly live interviews and a Shark Tank-inspired pitch event every Thursday from 4–5:30pm. Now open @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St. Paul, brandbuildersmarket.com
RuvaAfricWear Store Grand Opening
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. Saturday noon–3pm @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com
Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.com
Community Commons at Mall of America
Last fall, the Mall of America debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to businesses struggling due to the pandemic or displaced due to civil unrest over the summer. Following its first run, the store has reopened with a fresh mix of local businesses owned by people of color. New vendors include Arway Bags, clothing brand Love Disorder, Bogaballoons, Silk Road Wellness, LEVELS apparel and more. The storefront is also acting as a launching pad for some brands—Herbal Alchemy, a former Community Commons vendor, has just opened its own storefront. Now open @ Level 2, South, Mall of America, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons
LEGACY
After designer resale shop June announced its move to 50th & France, we wondered what was coming to its former storefront near Lyndale & Lake in Uptown. The secret’s now out: The storefront is now home to LEGACY, a vintage clothing and home shop run by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby, who recently moved back home from NYC after over a decade working in the fashion and retail industry. June’s little sister store features a fresh, more casual mix of brands, more vintage goods, and a lower price-point than June, similar to that of most vintage stores. Now open. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–5pm @ 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-545-7470, instagram.com/shoplegacystore
Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com
Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
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