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We aim to include a diverse group of vendors, and encourage you to register early, although we plan to have a limited number of spots for day-of sign up (non-food vendors only).
Tables, tents and chairs not provided. If you are using a tent or canopy, we strongly recommend using weights such as cinder blocks to hold down your tent.
If you are a nonprofit organization and would like to have an information table, please email Jess Horwitz. Nonprofit booth space is limited and organizations are subject to board approval.
The Uptown Market is for local vendors only; a proof of residence is required. We have the right to refuse any vendor. Goods are subject to approval and anyone violating the restrictions can be rejected without a refund.
what we offer you:
We have board members actively working to:
- Recruit volunteers and vendors
- Ensure safe and well-structured events
- Network with local media and businesses
- Promote the events in the greater community
- We are working to bring up to 2500 visitors to the Uptown Market in its first year.
Learn more about us here.
Visit our In the News page to see Uptown Market in the media.
restrictions:
Franchises or their DBAs, MLMs, financial services of any kind, bargain retail or brand style merchandising are ineligible to vend. Used goods are subject to the approval of the Uptown Market board. We are not by any means a flea market or garage sale. All food vendors must meet health & safety requirements. We reserve the right to dismiss any vendor on the basis of selling ineligible goods.
Buskers and leafleteers must report to the desk for instructions.
No unauthorized roaming vending. Weapons & firearms are disallowed. Knife products must be approved by manager. Malodorous, dirty or dangerous items, pornographic or racist materials are disallowed. Pets or animals of any kind may not be sold here or given away. Dogs & other pets may not attend with a vendor for liability reasons.
registration & payment
We are sold out of weekly and monthly packages. If you are an artist looking to sell occasionally this summer, please email Jess Horwitz with the dates you have in mind.
Vendor Package C: Custom
$40 per event
You will be assigned a booth for each event; booth assignment will vary between events
Best suited for vendors who wish to set their own schedule
All vendors must submit:
For Prepared Food Vendors: copy of Market Manufacturer's or Distributor's License, proof of general liability insurance
Payment (partial or full), in the form of a check or via Paypal to
Abby@UptownMarket.org (+$1.50 service fee)
Please email forms to
Jess Horwitz or mail forms and payment to:
Uptown Market
c/o CARAG
3612 Bryant Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Vendors are not guaranteed a booth. Please direct questions to
Jess Horwitz.
food vendors:
There are no spaces available for food vendors. Please sign up on the form below to be added to our email list for next year. Please check back in 2011 for registration information.
set-up
Vendors who pay at least one week in advance will receive their booth assignment and set-up instructions via email. If you prepay less than one week in advance, please check in with the Information Booth at the corner of 29th St and Aldrich Ave.
Vendors will be allowed to drive to their assigned booth spot and unload starting at 9:30AM. Parking is available at the Lehman Center, 1006 W. Lake St. between Lake St and 29th St, with a lot entrance on Colfax Ave. Tents and canopies are not provided, but encouraged. The event will be held rain or shine.
professional guidelines
We expect all of our vendors to conduct business in a professional manner. Please arrive on time, unload and set up quickly and efficiently, and be mindful of other vendors. Please respect other vendors and their businesses. If you have an issue, we welcome your feedback either in person at our market or via mail or email.
important info:
Location:
Minneapolis, 29th Street between Lyndale Ave S. And Dupont Ave. S.
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Dates:
Sundays, June 20th through September 26th
Times:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Rain or Shine!
Vendors:
Fine Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Produce, Prepared Foods
Board Meetings:
Second Thursday of each month at 6:15pm at the Painter Park Building
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