MN Made Summer Market
Alexandria, MN 56308-9857 United States
MN Made Summer Market
Thursday, July 3 at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, MN
- MN Made Summer Market | 11 AM - 6 PM
- Live Music with Mike Munson | 11 AM - 2 PM
- Live Music with Robb Justice | 2:30 PM- 5:30 PM
- Live Music with Jackson & Friends | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
- FREE outdoor summer concert with Nashville's 'verygently' | 7 PM - 9 PM
Celebrate summer and support local at the MN Made Summer Market! Set on the scenic grounds of Carlos Creek, this open-air market brings together a curated collection of Minnesota makers, artists, and creators—all offering one-of-a-kind, handmade goods.
Wander through vendor booths, sip on wine, cider, or craft beer, and enjoy live music as you shop. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July weekend with creativity, community, and sunshine.
Admission to the market is free, all ages welcome. Friendly dogs on leashes are invited too!
Make a day out of it!
Start your 4th of July weekend off with a FREE outdoor summer concert with verygently, a Nashville band that's played alongside The Fray & Augustana! Join us for an unforgettable, feel-good summer celebration under the Minnesota sunset.
Free July 3 Shuttle Schedule
Free shuttles will run between Carlos Creek Winery and area hotels throughout the day (as well as one in-town stop for locals!). Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the listed pickup time. You may return on any return shuttle, but you must return to the spot you were picked up from. The final two return shuttles will stop at all hotel locations.
Locals - you will want to hop on the Legacy of the Lakes (public stop). Legacy of the Lakes Museum will also be offering ½ off admission to anyone riding the shuttle!
Shuttle 1 Route
| Stop | Pickup 1 | Pickup 2 | Pickup 3 | Pickup 4 | Pickup 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmericInn / Super 8 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Quality Inn | 11:10 AM | 1:10 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Holiday Inn | 11:20 AM | 1:20 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Legacy of the Lakes (Public Stop) | 11:40 AM | 1:40 PM | 3:40 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Lake Darling Resort | 11:50 AM | 1:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Arrowwood Resort | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Return Trips:
• 8:20 PM – Returns to all Shuttle 1 stops
• 9:45 PM – Final return to all Shuttle 1 stops
Shuttle 2 Route
| Stop | Pickup 1 | Pickup 2 | Pickup 3 | Pickup 4 | Pickup 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Fairfield Inn | 11:10 AM | 1:10 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Hampton Inn | 11:20 AM | 1:20 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Legacy of the Lakes (Public Stop) | 11:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Lake Darling Resort | 11:40 AM | 1:40 PM | 3:40 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Arrowwood Resort | 11:50 AM | 1:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:50 PM |
Return Trips:
• 8:10 PM – Returns to all Shuttle 2 stops
• 9:30 PM – Final return to all Shuttle 2 stops
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