- How can I become a market trader?
Please review the selection criteria and complete the application here.

- When will I know if my application was successful?
​We will review and respond to your application within 14 days. If you do not receive a response within this time frame, please email holler@mplscraftmarket.com.
If your application is approved, you will be sent an approval email containing the following:

• A request to submit your ST19 form (Operator Certificate of Compliance) as evidence that you have a valid MN tax IS number, or do not need to have one per MN Dept. of Revenue rules. This form must be completed and returned to us before you will be able to participate in the marker.

• A link to register and pay for upcoming market dates.

Once you are an approved market trader, you will be eligible to register for any future market days within the same calendar year without having to submit an application form.

- What is the stall fee?:
Our stall fees typically vary from $65-$95 depending on the time of year, the venue, and other factors. Your stall fee includes the following:​

• Your stall space (stalls range by venue from 6x4' to 10x10' depending on venue)

• Listing in our online maker directory

• Social media features

The registration page for each market will list specifics including stall fee, market time, location, and how big each space is. 6' tables are available to rent from the market for an additional $10.

- What do I need to bring? Traders should bring the following items:

• Table (or rent one from the market for $10)

• *A table cloth

• *A sign clearly listing your business name

• Chairs

• *Display materials for your work

• *Business cards

• *Packaging materials and bags for sales

• *Checkout items (change float, card reader, receipt paper, etc.)

• Tent (for outdoor market dates). Note that your tent must be weighed by at least 40lb weights on each leg for safety reasons. Any tents without adequate weights will not be allowed.

*Required items
We strongly encourage all vendors to accept credit cards.

- How many markets can I participate in?
Once your application is approved, you may sign up for an unlimited number of markets. You just register and pay for each date as you go. Details of how to sign up for your stall will be sent in your approval email.

- When will I know my stall allocation?
Market maps and load-in instructions are sent out on Tuesdays for markets taking place that week.

- When can I set up?
Generally, load-in and set up begins 90 minutes before the market opens, but this may vary from venue to venue. Confirmation of load-in times and instructions will be sent via email on the Tuesday of your market date.

​- Can I have a double stall?
Double stalls are subject to availability. Please email holler@mplscraftmarket.com with your preferred dates to check availability.

- How big are the stalls?
Stall spaces range from 6x4' indoors to 10x10' outdoors. Your space can be configured any way you choose within your stall boundary.

- Is electricity available at my stall?
​Sites do not include electricity, so you should plan to bring electronics and devices fully charged, or have a battery-run charger and lighting available. For night market events, we provide lighting on tents, but vendors are welcome to bring additional battery operated lights.

- How can I let my customers know I'm participating in the market?
We encourage you to tweet, Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #mplscraftmkt. We also create a Facebook event for each market which we encourage you to share with your networks. Follow us using the links at the bottom of this page, and include your social media handles in your application to be featured in our promotion of the market.

- Is there food at the market?
​There will be food trucks in or near the market when possible. However, we do not have the permitting set up to accept food or beverage vendors at most of our markets. We only accept food vendors at our Field and Festival market series at Wagners Garden Center. This series runs from the summer into the holiday season. These vendors can fill out a Field and Festival application.

- I'm a food vendor, can I sell at your market?
We only accept food vendors at our Field and Festival market series at Wagners Garden Center. This series runs from the summer into the holiday season. These vendors can fill out a Field and Festival application.

- I'm a vintage seller, can I trade at the market?
We don't host vintage vendors at Minneapolis Craft Market, we host them at our sister market, Minneapolis Vintage Market. We do allow upcycled and repurposed vintage pieces in Minneapolis Craft Market, as long as they have been reworked by hand to make a new item.

- How many traders will be at the market?
Depending on the configuration of each venue, we usually have between 20-50 traders at each market. Our goal is to make the market a busy shopping destination, packed with high quality local makers.

- What if I can't afford the stall fee?
A Scholarship Stall is available each week for students currently enrolled in art and design educational courses and artists without means to pay. Read more about the scholarship stall here.

- Do you have a privacy policy available for your site?
Sure do! Our privacy policy can be found here.

- When do you host the market, and where will it be next?
Our schedule varies throughout the year. Check out our events page here for current information.

- How can I follow the market on social media?
Follow us using the links at the bottom of this page, and we'd love it if you'd tag us in any photos and posts about the market using #mplscraftmkt. You can check out the maker list for each event in our Facebook event for each market date.

- Is there food and drink at the market?
​There are typically food trucks at the market when we're hosted at a brewery. We only accept food vendors at our Field & Festival market series at Wagners Garden Center. We have all kinds of goodies at those markets including produce and plants, baked goods, coffee, and ready-to-eat foods! Details can be found on the Facebook event for each market date.

- How many traders will be at the market?
Depending on the configuration of each venue, we usually have between 20-40 traders at each market. Our goal is to make the market a busy shopping destination, packed with high quality local makers.

- Can I bring my dog?
YES! We love well-behaved pups at the market. We often have vendors selling dog treats, leashes, collars, and other dog accessories.

- How about kids?
YES! Our markets are always family-friendly. All are welcome.

- I'm also an artist. How do I apply to sell at the market?
Check out the selection criteria and the application here.

- Do you have a privacy policy available for your site?
Sure do! Our privacy policy can be found here.