Uptown Farmers Market Moves 2 Bocks North, 2026 Season Launch is June 11
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:27AM
Multi-neighborhood initiative moves two blocks north to MoZaic Plaza and will once again bring “fresh eats, live beats, good vibes” to the heart of Uptown every Thursday evening.
On Thursday, June 11, the Uptown Farmers Market will return for its second season, giving residents from across the community a reason to come together, shop local produce, foods and crafts, as well as support Uptown’s small businesses.
Due to construction at Seven Points, the market will move two blocks north from its original location, opening at MoZaic Plaza, at Lagoon and Girard Avenues, behind the Lagoon Theater. Once again, it will run every Thursday from 4pm to 8pm, this year through October 1. Facebook
Per Dan Sutton, a co-chair for the market and a volunteer with the East Isles Neighborhood Association (which serves as fiscal sponsor of the market), “Building on the success of last year’s first season, we're very excited about activating the new location — an Art Park with sculpture installations throughout the plaza, situated right next to the Greenway. We’re excited to capitalize on our inaugural season’s momentum and continue this important effort to help revitalize the Uptown community, highlighting all that the area has to offer.”
All eight neighborhood associations surrounding Uptown are once again supporting the market efforts this year, as is the City of Minneapolis and a coalition of returning sponsors including The Minneapolis Foundation, MetroTransit, Ragstock and Bridgewater Bank.
As people who frequented the Uptown Farmers Market know, the event is a destination for not only great local food, but art, music, and family-friendly activities, as well. Musicians will once again grace the market weekly, and several artists will be partnering again with the market to help promote the season, including Mark Hermann - well known for portrayals of iconic Minneapolis and broader Minnesota locations. His art for the market will run soon on MetroTransit buses/stations citywide.
The market will also be supporting a concerted business activation effort, current working under the banner of "Thursdays are for Uptown." Leveraging the farmers market as a cornerstone platform for cross-promotion, Uptown businesses are being encouraged to promote Thursday evening specials — events, experiences or discounts — that will help activate the core business district.
Last year, Moona Moono, collaborating with Magers & Quinn, to introduce “Silent Bookclub” on Thursday evenings, as well as Lake & Irving’s cross-promotion of trivia night on Thursday evenings, planted the germ of this idea. This year, close-by businesses, including the Lagoon Theatre, the Green Room and Cyclebar are already onboard. The market will be collaborating with the Uptown Association, Uptown United, Hill & Lake Press, and Lowry Hill's Holidays on Hennepin team to broaden participation.
