COME FOR THE MARKET, STAY FOR THE DAY

BRING YOUR KIDS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS

There's lots to do and see in these thriving and growing neighborhoods.

See the innovative Guthrie Theater or visit the historic Mill City Museum. Kids will love the interactive play stations and milling presentations. Wear your walking shoes and take a hike around the river or across the Stone Arch Bridge, St. Anthony Falls, or the Upper Lock & Dam. There are plenty of shops and restaurants along Washington Avenue and across the river in NE Minneapolis.

Sit and relax at the Mill City Farmers Market with a great cup of coffee and a goody at Brenda Langton's Spoonriver restaurant. We hope this market is not only a fun neighborhood and destination spot for Minnesota residents, but another way to share the many benefits of local sustainable and organically produced foods.

GOOD FOR HEALTH, GOOD FOR COMMUNITY

  • Buying directly from local and small family farmers and entrepreneurs keeps them in business and creates more jobs in our communities
  • Eating locally produced foods saves energy by reducing the amount of miles your food has to travel.
  • Eating locally grown, seasonal, sustainable and organic foods is tastier and healthier for you and your family. Locally grown foods are fresher, and retain their healthy nutrients longer. Sustainable and organic foods protect your health, and the environment. These foods are free of antibiotics, pesticides and other potentially dangerous chemicals.
  • At the Market seek out and learn to cook with a variety of greens, heirloom varieties and local specialties. You'll be encouraging crop diversity on our farms which makes for healthier crops and a healthier environment and you'll discover a world of new and wonderful foods.
  • Reuse bags to reduce packaging waste, energy and save money.
  • Prepare meals from scratch using fresh or raw ingredients rather than relying on convenience food, which may include harmful preservatives, dyes, and low-quality ingredients.
  • Patronize restaurants that buy from local farmers and serve healthy environmentally-friendly food.

Map

LOCATION:

CHICAGO AVE. AND 2ND ST. SOUTH BETWEEN THE GUTHRIE THEATER AND MILL CITY MUSEUM (Find us on Google Maps!)

PARKING: 

PARKING IS CONVENIENT. TWO PARKING RAMPS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET WITH STREET PARKING AND OTHER RAMPS WITH LOTS EVERYWHERE. (SEE MAP). 

SPECIAL FARMERS MARKET RATES!!: 
MILL QUARTER RAMP:  $1/30 MINUTES      $2/1 HOUR

SORRY, NO DOGS - WE LOVE OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS, BUT DUE TO SAFETY AND LIABILITY CONCERNS DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FARMERS MARKET SITE. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!!!  

 

 

At the market this week

  • September 4: Italian Cultural Day

    The Italian Cultural Center collaborate with MCFM in celebratning all things Italian!

    Opera: 9:30am, Meredith Cain-Nielsen near the demo kitchen. Be prepared to be transported back to Italy as she shares her vocal treasures with us to get our Italian journey started!

    Cooking Demo:
 10am, Chef Nick Schneider and special ICC guest, Andrea Scarpa, prepare dishes from the Emilia-Romagna region.

    Entertainment:
 11am-12pm, Local singers from the Minnesota Opera, including students from their vocal training program, Project Opera. Come and enjoy a morning of rousing and romantic favorites from great Italian Operas and beautiful selections from famous collections of Neopolitan songs. Click here for more information about opera and education programs offered by Minnesota Opera.

    Activity: All Day, Visit the Italian Cultural Center booth to learn more about the Italian cultural richness!

    Sponsor Booth, All Day: Come visit the Simple Good and Tasty stall for temporary tattoos, coloring sheets for the kids, free treats from the Birchwood Cafe, and Local food Lover cards, offering discounts at many Twin Cities local food businesses.

    Art Market: All Day, Featuring Aprilierre, Leenda Loo T-shirts, Fruits of the Sea, and Cracked Clay

    Mill City Museum, 10am - 5pm, For Kids: Splash in the museum’s water lab, explore the interactive exhibits and nose around in the Bake lab.

    See the film, "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat", a whirlwind tour of our fair city, written by and starring local humorist, playwright and radio personality Kevin Kling.  The show plays every 30 minutes and is included in museum admission.