Join Us for Art, Music, and Fun at the Nicollet Island Aquatennial Market

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Summer Vibes and Local Treasures Await at the Nicollet Island Aquatennial Market

Nicollet Island Aquatennial Market

Join us for the Nicollet Island Aquatennial Market, a vibrant celebration of summer that brings together local talent and creativity. Explore a variety of unique vendors offering handcrafted items, including stylish and practical handmade and stitched aprons and hats by Caralde and exquisite hand-thrown pottery from Birk Castings and Mud Monster Creations. Indulge in body scrubs and butters from The Body Takk and LUN Beauty and Wellness for a refreshing self-care experience, and admire the beautiful fiber and resin art from handspun rainbows. Don’t miss the chance to pick up cards for all occasions created by Native American Greetings Cards, each thoughtfully designed to add a special touch to any celebration.

The Cobra Trio will enchant you with their soul jazz guitar performance from noon-3 pm, offering smooth standards and quirky covers that perfectly complement the market atmosphere.

Enjoy free parking while you shop the market before heading to the Aqua Jam festivities and fireworks on West River Road, making it a perfect day of local shopping and lively evening celebrations. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures, support local artisans, and embrace the summer spirit!

Following is a listing of our unique vendors:

·        Native American Greeting Cards

·        Bright Bard

·        PWR Creations

·        Abela Scents

·        Angry Peanut Press

·        Sweet T's Custom Creations

·        Fruitcase Jams

·        Brik Castings

·        Mud Monster Creations

·        Virginia's All-Purpose Seasoning

·        sassijams art

 

·        Bubs & Bubbles

·        Mashkiki Studios

·        Dozoles Creations

·        Noma Eik Ceramics

·        Wygge Maker

·        Von Lucy Mobile Boutique

·        Stitched by Leah Ruby

·        Handspun Rainbows

·        Bumblebee Creations

·        Stitch Queen Meria's Creations

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Brown Babies Puzzles

·        Justina Juice

·        Elevated Groundling

·        2Dudes1Dream

·        LUN Beauty and Wellness

·        Ladysea Creations

·        Beauty Beads By CC

·        Caralde

·        DADmo+co

·        A Cloud Above Oils

·        The Body Takk

·        Nica Kreations

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Park Markets

Can’t make it to our Aquatennial Market? No worries—support our local vendors every week at the Minneapolis Park Markets at Minnehaha and Lake Harriet Parks. Enjoy freshly baked desserts, handcrafted goods, and unique handmade finds while soaking up the lively community vibe. Join us in celebrating creativity and building a vibrant, friendly neighborhood together!

Minnehaha Falls Park Market

Fridays thru August 30, 4-8 pm

 

Lake Harriet Park Market

Sundays thru September 1, 2-7 pm

To learn more about becoming a vendor at our Minneapolis Park Markets please look to our webpage or contact Aisling Reynolds - areynolds@minneapolisparks.org

Minneapolis Park Markets website