Minneapolis Vintage Market is setting up at the historic James J Hill House. This 1891 mansion is the epicenter for this year's Twin Cities Tweed Ride.
Tweed Ride participants and guests can shop the Minneapolis Vintage Market in front of the house all day from 9am - 5pm. Marigold, a local non-alcoholic bottle shop, is also popping-up on the front lawn.
Market Details
Location: Outdoors
Booth size: 10x10'
Set up: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Market Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration deadline: 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 1
The market is outdoors from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, rain or shine.
Vendors are to provide their own tents, tables and display items. Tents must be weighted with at least 30lbs on each leg. We recommend vendors come prepared for all weather for outdoor markets including adaptable displays, weights, bungees and supplies in case of inclement weather.
Details including load-in times and booth allocations and directions will be sent out the Tuesday before the market.
Questions: Please email info@mplsvintagemarket.com
More information about the Tweed Ride:
Grab your bike and some vintage threads! Join us for a leisurely bike ride through some of the most scenic and historic areas of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Tweed Ride participants or not, all are invited to join us for the post-ride Lawn Party that starts at 3 pm at the frown lawn of the House and to shop the Minneapolis Vintage Market, which we are hosting in front of the House all day (9 am - 5 pm). Marigold, a local non-alcoholic bottle shop with two locations in the Twin Cities, is also setting up the pop-up storefront on our front lawn throughout the day. They will have fancy and delicious beverages for you to enjoy, whether you are heading out for the ride, or returning from the trip thirsty.
This event is FREE and open to all. Tweed Ride participants must register and sign the injury waiver form to participate. Registration to the Tweed Ride event does not include admission to the James J. Hill House, Mill City Museum, and Hennepin History Museum.
Vintage (1880s-1930s) fashions are encouraged but not required. Participants can join the ride from any point along our 23 mile journey—schedule below.
Ride Details:
The ride will kick off at the historic James J. Hill House with bike marshals from Farmstead Bike Shop. The James J. Hill House grounds will open at 9:00 am, and registered participants can enjoy coffee and light refreshments as they wait for the ride to commence at 10:00 am.
While we will have a bike parking attendant at break stops, please bring your bike lock for when you are parking your bike.
10 am: The ride starts at the James J. Hill House, leaving for the Mill City Museum
1 pm: The second leg of the ride will begin from the Mill City Museum (meeting point in the bike parking/rack next to the Mill Ruins Courtyard, which is located on the W River Pkwy, PHOTO BELOW), leaving for the Hennepin History Museum
2 pm: The final leg of the ride will leave from the Hennepin History Museum, heading back to the James J. Hill House