Early spring finds the market filled with an array of plants and flowers. As the summer season kicks in, the market offers every variety of fruit, vegetable and blooming flower you could want. Come late August, it proclaims the season's bounty in endless rows of fresh, Minnesota-grown produce. The place takes on an almost carnival-like atmosphere on the weekends, complete with Peruvian music,...
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There's always free parking under the I-94 bridge. On Saturdays and Sundays, customers may park in the lots reserved for some Border Avenue businesses. Look for signs that say "Free Market Parking."
To get a real feel for the life of the farmers' market you need to arrive early--like 5:30am--and mingle with the owners and chefs of the best restaurants. Observe how they plan their menus based on what the market has to offer that day.
In Short Early spring finds the market filled with an array of plants and flowers. As the summer season kicks in, the market offers every variety of fruit, vegetable and blooming flower you could want. Come late August, it proclaims the season's bounty in endless rows of fresh, Minnesota-grown produce. The place takes on an almost carnival-like atmosphere on the weekends, complete...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 30, 2006)
I ahve yet to ever leave this farmers market without an arm full of items. Usually, there is live music, tons of food and even more tons of items. My favorite are the fresh flowers/plants in teh spring and the large variety of squash in the fall. They are open every day and I believe they are open until almost Xmas. During the week, there are fewer vendors than on the weekend. A great way...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 27, 2005)
The Farmer's market is a great way to spend a Saturday morning. You can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables and great prices and everything is always so fresh. The offer some of the prettiest fresh flower and plants and incredible prices and often times you can find specialty items such as homemade jams which are to die for. visitors beware... ...the farmer's market usually closes at...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 20, 2005)
The Minneapolis farmers market has a great variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. You can find almost any kind there. They also have flowers for a great price. Most of the time there is dairy products, jams, breads, cheeses, and meat there as well.
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 30, 2005)