Homespun Events
Building Community through Art
Artist applications for the 2026 Sculpture Garden Art Fair are now open!
Apply here by July 12, 2026.
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Plan Your Visit
Parking
The Minnesota Merry Market is located in and around the North End Event Center (1660 Murphy Ave, Falcon Heights) at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds.
Parking at the State Fair is free, visitors can park in the North End Parking Lot (Camel Lot), off of Snelling and Hoyt, just across the street from the North End Event Center. Visitors can also park for free along Cooper St. right outside of the venue.
Accessibility
All artist booths are located indoors with step-free access throughout the event center. Food trucks are positioned outside the main entrance on Murphy Ave., also with step-free access.
Accessible parking is available in the North End Parking Lot in the designated handicap spaces.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility, feel free to email us.
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Meet the Team

Ben Cooney,
Co-Founder & Director

Emma Engeldinger,
Event Specialist

Jill Hayes,
Co-Founder & Director

Peter Mielech,
Wholesale & Production Manager

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