About this Event
✦ MINNEAPOLIS CRAFT & MAKER FESTIVAL ✦
THE MINNEAPOLIS NORTH STAR OPEN-AIR MAKER MARKET
Celebrate Local Creativity & Artisan Innovation in the Twin Cities
🗓️ DECEMBER 4 – 6, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM DAILY | 📍 BOOM ISLAND PARK
ABOUT THE MARKET
Join us at Boom Island Park for the Minneapolis North Star Open-Air Maker Market! This premier in-person event offers a vibrant, scenic opportunity to explore, experience, and support our region's finest independent makers, artisans, and craftspeople in a stunning riverside park setting.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
🛍️ Handcrafted Goods & Gifts — Discover unique handmade jewelry, ceramics, winter apparel, home decor, and wood crafts.
🎨 Live Maker Demonstrations — Watch local artisans bring their creations to life right in front of your eyes.
☕ Warm Refreshments & Food — Enjoy seasonal treats, hot cocoa, local food trucks, and craft beverages.
🌲 Scenic Winter Atmosphere — Stroll through an open-air marketplace set against the beautiful Mississippi River and skyline views.
EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION
Date & Time: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Location: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Admission: Free & Open to the Public (Family & Pet Friendly)
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?
We are welcoming local artisans, craftsmen, and culinary vendors! For inquiries & booth reservations, please contact James Anderson:
Event venue & nearby stays
Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley Street Northeast, Minneapolis, United States
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