ABOUT US

UPTOWN FARMERS MARKET MINNEAPOLIS, MN

our mission

At the Uptown Farmers Market, we’re committed to nourishing a vibrant, healthy community by bringing local, sustainable and mostly organic or pesticide-free produce to Uptown, along with artisan baked goods, ready-to-love meals, live music and a whole lot more.

history

The seeds for new Uptown Farmers Market were planted in 2023, when the East Isles Neighborhood Association (EINA) paused its farmers market. In its place, a number of pop-up markets appeared, but the response from community was clear: Uptown needed a larger, more central and more collaborative market. What followed was a groundswell of community support—from residents, small businesses, local leaders and eight neighborhood associations.

we love local

  • We contribute to the success of local food growers, bakers, and makers by supporting local entrepreneurs and artisans.

  • We strive to include women and minority-owned businesses to further an equitable marketplace. More than half of our vendors are women-owned businesses.

  • We vet the quality of sourcing, production and growing practices of our vendors.

  • We provide educational opportunities related to food, rain gardens, sustainability and zero waste.

Are dogs welcome at the market?

Yes. Your canine companions are allowed at the Uptown Farmers Market (on leash of course).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Thursday evenings from 4pm-8pm, June 11th through September 24th (16 dates across the season); September hours are 4pm-7:30pm

  • The Market is held on the MoZaic art plaza at the corners of Lagoon and Girard Avenues. The plaza runs between the MoZaic east and west buildings, behind the Lagoon Cinema and one block south of the Midtown Greenway. Market booths are spread along the plaza.

  • Yes. Your canine companions are allowed at the Uptown Farmers Market (on leash of course).

  • Yes, inside the MoZaic parking ramp on-site. We have 25 free vendor parking passes per market and each vendor receives 1 per day. The parking ramp is also open for paid parking and offers a flat $7 fee for the whole night.

    • Single booth, weekly: $25 (ag) / $30 (non-ag) 

    • Single booth, partial season/eight weeks:  $175 (ag) / $210 (non-ag)

    • Single booth, full season/sixteen weeks:  $350 (ag) / $420 (non-ag)

    • Food truck or ready to eat food: $50/day

    Ag includes ‘products of the farm’: produce, eggs, meat, honey, maple syrup, plants/nursery stock..

    Non-Ag includes packaged food, arts/crafts, health/body care, cannabis products.

  • There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $25, payable online upon completion of your application. Applications will not be considered until an application fee is received and they will be reviewed on a rolling basis until our slots are filled.

  • We offer a rotating schedule of several food trucks and a knife sharpening service to market customers. Individual food and beverage vendors are also present and have their own menus.

  • We accept SNAP/EBT payments, offer matching Market Bucks and Sun Bucks, and are working on offering WIC payments in the future to make the market more accessible to everyone.

  • Yes, CBD and THC products must follow state laws.