Uptown Art Fair Marketplace

AUGUST 2-4, 2024 UPTOWN ART FAIR MARKETPLACE APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!

MINNESOTA MADE MARKETPLACE

Showcasing a diverse range of locally made, grown, raised, sourced, and produced products. The vendor selection process takes into consideration many factors, including product quality, sourcing, presentation, and the right product mix to ensure a diverse and successful market.

Notification of Acceptance emailed by week of April 15th.

 TO APPLY (before APRIL 5, 2024):

  • Fill out online APPLICATION FORM
  • Submit application non-refundable $50 fee – Paypal link below. You must pay your application fee before April 5th to be considered
  • Notification of Acceptance into the 2024 Uptown Art Fair by week of April 15th. Booth fees of $425 will be due 5/10/2024

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA – Acceptance to the Uptown Art Fair Marketplace includes but is not limited to the following criteria:

  • Only prepackaged food items created by the vendor will be allowed for sale. Sampling is permitted. No sale of individual drinks for immediate consumption by Marketplace vendors without pre-approval
  • Locally produced and locally sold products only
  • A short-term food permit is required by the City Of Minneapolis if you are sampling or dispensing food of any kind
  • Accepted vendors will receive a 10×10 space. Tent rentals available upon request
  • Must be present all 3 days of the Art Fair. Your booth must have representation during the hours of the art fair
  • Each vendor will be responsible for any fees associated with their permits and any sales taxes due
  • NO ELECTRICITY PROVIDED. IF THE GENERATOR WILL BE USED, IT MUST BE PRE-INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE EVENT AND BE EQUIVALENT TO WHISPER WATT. ALL GENERATORS NOT UP TO CODE FOR THE EVENT, WILL BE ASSESSED A FEE. GENERATORS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RENT IF NEEDED

We will not accept the following items at our marketplace:

    • Nationally distributed packaged foods/products
    • Food/beverage/products items not grown and/or processed by the vendor
    • Imported foods/products

2024 FOOTPRINT UPDATE: Due to construction on Hennepin Avenue, artist booths will only be located on The Mall Park and 29th Street (subject to change)Uptown Art Fair footprint 2024

August 2 – 4, 2024 – Uptown Art Fair hours of operation: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Marketplace vendors must be present all days/operating times of the event

 Friday: 1pm – 7 pm |Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm |Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

Questions:  please contact Judy at judy@uptownminneapolis.com

APPLICATION FEE: $50



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