The Dayton’s Project Announces Third Annual Winter Maker’s Market

The Dayton’s Project recently announced the launch of its third annual Winter Maker’s Market, a curated retail experience highlighting legacy — and soon-to-be legacy — Minnesota brands. The market will feature 78 independent vendors and will include the return of The Dayton’s Santa Bear. 

The 2023 Winter Maker’s Market will open on November 16 and remain open through December 30. The market hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Mondays through Saturdays, and 11:00am to 5:00pm with Sundays.

"The Dayton's Project has always been an integral part of our community," said Kristin Longhenry, General Manager of The Dayton's Project. "We are proud to welcome The Departments at Dayton's Winter Market to showcase so many incredible artists, makers, and local businesses that make our community strong." 

This year’s market will feature 48 returning brands and 30 new vendors, including Art By Aleshia, Austin Fowler, Brooke and Lou, Coccinella, Deano’s Parkas, Evla Pottery, Faxon Farms, Field and Foliage, Fit Butters, Giftywrap, Hagan and Oats, Hammermade, HEPP’S Salt, Joel Kaplan Water Colors, Junita’s Cookies, Leather Works of Minnesota, Mable Concessions, Northmallow, O Grace C, The Olive Branch, Shop in the City, Sota Clothing and Urban Undercover. The total of 78 vendors for the market will also feature 25 giftable gourmet foods located in a designated gourmet foods market along with a flower market.  

Santa Bear is back!

The 2023 limited edition Santa Bear will be available through Shop in the City within the market for $49.95, which features a festive hat containing a silhouette of Minnesota and a matching tote bag.  

"We have an exceptional set of local, Minnesotan vendors at this year's Departments at Dayton's!" said Mich Berthiaume, the market curator. "We’re so excited to bring the Santa Bear back and continue to celebrate the holiday season by highlighting our incredible local makers. Whether you're shopping for a friend, a loved one, or even just yourself, there's something for everyone at The Departments at Dayton's!" 

The Departments at Dayton's will pop-up on the first floor of The Dayton's Project, at 700 Nicollet Mall, accessible from both 8th Street and Nicollet. The Dayton's Project, a landmark historic redevelopment in downtown Minneapolis is a 1.2 million square foot building that impressive tenants like Ernst & Young, Unilver, Sezzle, Prudential Financial, and others call home. The building has recently seen increased leasing activity because of its strong amenity set that allows employers to bring employees back to the office as a magnet, not a mandate.