Category Archives: Special Event

A Gathering of Friends Antique Market – Spring

My preview of the market showed lots of variety in the vintage goods on offer. There were dishes – functional and decorative – furniture, paintings, clocks, rugs, fishing gear, jewelry, statuary, fabrics, street signs, chandeliers, clothing, baskets, glassware, greeting cards, … Continue reading

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Spring Is Here! A Great Day to Visit Hopkins!

Garden Party Gallery is open again today, Saturday the 20th of March, to celebrate the first official day of Spring. The featured artist this month is Lisa who creates amazing mosaics with found objects. Her mosaics are colorful and bold … Continue reading

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Urban Moon Pop-up is an Outdoor Sale

Like the former shop, this pop-up collection includes small furniture, baskets, picture frames, vases, art, pillows, table linens, textiles, pots, signs, dishes, chic bulletin boards, some seasonal décor, and lots of lamps. Most prices are extremely reasonable with just a … Continue reading

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Country with a French touch at Bonjour Provence

Bonjour Provence is an annual sale of garden, cottage, and country furniture, household goods, and décor with a French flair. Most of the linens, dishes, glassware, signs, trays, and paintings are from France collected at flea markets and antique shops … Continue reading

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It’s A Gathering of Friends Fall Market

Wonderful vintage furniture and objets are filling the far section of Bachman’s on Lyndale in readiness for the opening of the Fall Gathering of Friends’ Market on Thursday! There is a fantastic variety of goods including architectural pieces, tables, chests, … Continue reading

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Fall Artisan Market Adds to Mama’s Happy Draw

After all the rain, the ground is wet at the Artisan Market, but everyone is happy to be there. Tents fill the grass with all kinds of fun goods. Many vendors have hand-crafted jewelry or hand-painted signs. Several tents feature … Continue reading

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A Gathering of Friends Spring Show

A Gathering of Friends is ready to greet you at Bachman’s on Lyndale for a festive spring show this weekend. The 18 juried vendors have brought an eclectic collection of vintage ware including primitives, architectural pieces, refinished furniture, farm tools … Continue reading

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