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St. Cloud Minnesota Downtown Council
820 W St. Germain St.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 257-8600

Urban Marketplace - A Global Array of Goods

Wednesdays, July 14 to September 29
11 am - 2 pm
W. St. Germain Street and 6th Avenue N. (next to St. Cloud Floral)

Join us every week at Urban Marketplace where you'll find a global array of goods. From lemongrass to lemonade and heirloom tomatoes to habenero peppers, Urban Marketplace will be the space where community and cultures come together to celebrate, dine and unwind. Shop for locally grown produce and artisan wares, gluten free baked goods, organic and green products, ethnic foods, healthy living demos, and salsa to symphonies performed on our main stage by local musicians. Urban Marketplace...Locally, Go Global.

Check out what is happening in St. Cloud's Downtown!



      
Happening September 8

The Market celebrates the area's products, culture and diversity. Our lively Downtown setting is complete with music, great food and activities to share with friends and family. While you are here, walk through Downtown to enjoy our many shops, restaurants and historic sites.

MUSIC AT THE MARKET
Utterly urbane entertainment arrives at URbAN Marketplace this September. Charlie Roth takes the stage from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

And, joining the urbane duo for her first St. Cloud book signing is Marie Porter, author of The Spirited Baker cookbook. As a former mixologist and award-winning cake artist, Marie has tastefully combined her love for baking with luscious liquors yielding spectacular results. Learn how easy it is to create an impressive Mango Mojito Upside-Down Cake and more!

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & DEMOS
Catholic Charities will be conducting a food drive for the local Foodshelves at St. Cloud’s URbAN Marketplace for the rest of September. Demand at the food shelves is up due to the economic slowdown and Catholic Charities hopes to help in a big way over the next few weeks.  People can bring their non-perishable food items, monetary donations or even purchase fresh produce at the Market to donate to the food shelf. In exchange for that donation, donors will receive “Honest Tea” (courtesy of Viking Coke) to enjoy at the market. Catholic Charities’ Children’s Home will also be selling fresh produce at the Market.

VENDORS
St. Cloud Downtown Council - Every week, visitors can register to win a Global Marketplace Shopping Spree and a St. Cloud Shopping Spree. The more you visit and sign up, the better your chances! Stop by our booth!
Collegeville Orchards - fruits (apples, raspberries, plums, pears, and more), vegetables (squash, beans, lettuce, peas, beets, turnips, and more), cut flowers, honey, cider, maple syrup, duck
Greenbush Farms - fruits (watermelon, cantaloupe, berries and more), vegetables, garlic, artichoke, jams, pickles (most of the produce is pesticide and herbicide free)
ING Direct Café - Go Green $!  Children and adults will learn how to Save, Spend, Share smart. 
Celebration Generation - selling the new cookbook which contains over 160 easy-to-make baking recipes, with various suggestions to help create hundreds more. 
Mi Famiglia Market - dry goods; Everything Italian!
Vintage Farmer - Gluten-Free Flavored Pasta (flavors such as: Australian Butter Squash, Tomato Basil, Basil Garlic, Pepper Garlic, Veggie, Garlic Onion, Spinach Lemon, Pepper Lemon, Rosemary Lemon, Hot Pepper Garlic, Chocolate, apple pie and many other combinations coming).  Also, line of breads, cookies, pies and stuffing.
Sweet M's Farm - meats, prepared pork, brats, burgers and homemade baked goods.
Wells Fargo -at the Market to help you grow your money
Rasmussen College - check out their many health-related programs and play some games
Que Viet/Bamboo Village - egg rolls

Parking & Directions

There is plenty of parking in St. Cloud's Downtown.  If you plan on staying more than 2 hours, there are 2 ramps within 1 block of the Market; the Radisson Ramp (at Germain St and 4th Ave), or in the Centre Square Ramp (access on 1st St S). 

On-street metered parking costs 50 cents per hour.  There are a number of parking lots available within 2-3 blocks of the Market that cost 50 cents per hour; behind Mexican Village (at 1st St N & 5th Ave N), and there are 2 across from the Courthouse (to the east and west sides of 7th Ave N).  

FROM Hwy 10:
Take exit to go west on Hwy 23
Take right on 7th Ave S
Turn right on W. St. Germain St to 6th Ave N

FROM Hwy 15:
Go east on Co. Rd. 75/Division St.
Turn left on 7th Ave S.
Turn right on W. St. Germain St to 6th Ave N

FROM Hwy 94:
Take Co. Hwy 75 exit, go north (right)
Turn right on 22nd St S
Turn left on Clearwater Road (continue on 9th Ave)
Turn right on W. St. Germain Street to 6th Ave N

FAQ's

Ask Chanda: The Most Often Asked Market Questions
(Chanda, the Market's designated maven, has compiled Frequently Asked Questions about the Market - and the answers, too. If you have additional questions, you may call the Market office, (320) 257-8600)

1.  Are there ATM machines near the Market?
     Wells Fargo, 400 1st St S
     Sherburne State Bank, 120 4th Ave S
     Civic Center, 10 4th Ave S
     ING Direct, 30 7th Ave S
     Herberger's, 600 W St Germain St  ???
     MC's Dugout, 501 W St Germain St  ???
2.  Is the Urban Marketplace open when it rains?
     If it rains, we cancel the Market giving vendors at least a 2-hour notice
3.  Is my pet allowed at the Urban Marketplace?
     Pets are not allowed at the Market because of the proximity to food. 
4.  Are there local hotels near the Urban Marketplace?
     The three closest hotels are:  Radisson Suite Hotel, Grandstay Residential Suites,
     Best Western Kelly Inn
5.  Do the vendors accept credit cards?
     Some do accept credit cards. 
6.  Does the Urban Marketplace offer gift certificates?
     Not at this time. 

Participate

There are many ways to join the Urban Marketplace - performing music, creating kids' activities, providing information about health, or helping out as a volunteer.  If you would like apply as a Market vendor, simply download the vendor application. 

For more information on how you can offer a demonstration or perform on our stage, contact 2 City Chics at info@2CityChics.com.

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