






PLATE & PARCEL'S
LAST MINUTE MARKETS
Plate & Parcel Holiday Market is offering up Last Minute Markets! This is a pre-holiday market opportunity hosted indoors the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. These bustling, festive quick shop pop-ups cater to customers buying ingredients and pre-made foods; along with those seeking last minute local gifts or stocking stuffers. This is also ideal for vendors that have conducted pre-sales, taken online orders or are seeking a customer pick up opportunity.
DATE: Wednesday, November 27 \ 1PM to 5PM & Monday, December 23 \ 1PM to 5PM
LOCATION: Indoors at Wagner's Greenhouse, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, 55419
Perfect for farmers (produce and proteins, value added), caterers, cottage and packaged food makers. We welcome food trucks and ready-to-eat vendors as well.
IDEAL FOR VENDORS:
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selling packaged foods, produce or proteins ideal for holiday dinner making.
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featuring last minute gift buying opportunities.
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selling take and bake catered foods specific to holiday meal kits and dining.
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who've conducted pre-orders or online sales seeking a high-energy, indoor pick-up location for their customers, with ample parking.
Artisans or craft makers interested in participating should reach to out to libby@frankandernie.com.
OTHER CORRESPONDING MARKET DATES:
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Plate & Parcel's weekend market will host "Pre-Order Promotions" for Saturday, Nov. 16, Sunday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. These are ideal for vendors to sample and take pre-orders. The Last Minute Markets are a follow up to these days, and a terrific opportunity for customers pick up and up sales.
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There is no requirement to participate in the weekend Pre-Order days, but should you want to - register here.
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These markets are not exclusive to each other, and there is no need to sell at both. Pick one or more dates. You select the dates right for your business.
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For pre-sale order form templates, go to our Pinterest Board.
BENEFITS:
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An already known audience, as promotion is via the ongoing Plate & Parcel Holiday Markets.
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This is one of the few times we offer double stalls (20'), e.g. think about promoting this market opportunity as a pop-up for both pre-order pick up and additional sales.
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Stall fees are $45 for all vendors, with $80 for a double stall.
PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS: Linden Hills Farmers' Market, Plate & Parcel Holiday Market, Frank & Ernest Markets, Wagners Garden Center
Registration is for approved F&E food vendors only. Stalls are limited, and space will sell out.
The stall fee includes the following:
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Market stall rental
Vendors should plan to bring:
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6' or less size table
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Single stalls are 6' x 6' in most cases. Double stalls are 12' x 6'.
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Merchandising items
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Sign clearly listing your business name
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Compostable beverage and food wares are required by the City of Mpls for sampling and serving
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Packaging materials and bags for sales
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Checkout items (change float, card reader, receipt paper, etc)
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Your food vendor permit
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100ft of commercial quality extension cords should electricity be required
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Hand washing station if sampling foods
For more info on logistics, load in and policies and procedures, see our Plate & Parcel Vendor Page. If you still have questions, please email libby@frankandernie.com.


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