Minnesota Merry Market 2026
Submit 5 images (4 of current work, 1 booth image) and apply through competitive jury process to secure a booth at the Minnesota Merry Market.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 21 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Exhibition window
- Dec 5, 2026 → Dec 20, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Oct 2, 2026
About
Overview
The 2026 Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair spans 3 weekends in December and will feature approximately 80 artist booths each weekend, showcasing a diverse mix of art and handmade goods. Visitors can enjoy local food trucks, Santa visits, train rides, kids activities, and warm beverages. Vendors may choose to participate in one, two, or all three event weekends. Event hours are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on all six days across the three weekends.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Jury Results Emailed: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Deadline for Booth Purchases + Contracts: Friday, October 16
- Deadline to Submit ST-19 Form (Sales Tax ID): Friday, October 23
- Deadline for Artist Cancellation with Full Refund: Friday, November 6
- Booth Location and Artist Welcome Packets Emailed: Friday, November 13
- Event Dates: December 5-6, December 12-13, December 19-20, 2026
- Load In: Friday, Dec. 4, Friday, Dec. 11, Friday, Dec. 18
- Load Out: Immediately following event (Sunday, Dec. 6, 13, 20)
Eligibility & Requirements
Artists must be accepted through a competitive jury process. All vendors must commit to both days of a weekend—no single day vendors allowed. Vendors opting for multiple weekends must select consecutive dates. Approximately 80 artists will be selected based on competitive jury scoring within each category.
Application & Jury Process
Submit 5 images total: 4 images of current work and 1 booth image. All work to be exhibited must be represented in the images. Each of the four images should feature individual pieces that accurately represent the body of work to be exhibited. Artists may apply once per media. Collaborating artists may apply, but only joint work may be shown and sold, and both artists must be present for the duration of the event.
Fees
- Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
- Regular Booth: $400 per weekend
- Double Booth: $800 per weekend
- Corner Booths: Additional $50 per weekend
Booth Details
Each vendor booth will be at least 8x8 feet. Vendors accepted to participate in 2 or 3 weekends may keep their booth set up between weekends; the building will be locked and secured the entire time.
Cancellation & Refunds
- Full refund for cancellations by Friday, November 6
- 50% of booth fees refunded for cancellations after November 6
- No refunds for cancellations after Monday, November 23
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Venue
State Fair Grounds, North End Event Center, St. Paul, Minnesota. Indoor setting.
- Entry fee
- Application fee: $25 (non-refundable). Booth fees: Regular booth $400 per weekend; Double booth $800 per weekend; Corners +$50 per weekend.
- Theme
- A holiday market featuring art and handmade goods, supporting artists and offering the community thoughtful, handmade gifts and artwork during the gift-giving season.
- Eligibility
- Artists must be accepted through a competitive jury process and commit to both days of a weekend.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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