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Twice a year, vintage lovers from near and far flock to the show's hometown of Minneapolis to check out the creative displays of hand-picked vendors. Three years ago, the show expanded its reach to the West Coast, allowing shoppers in the Pacific Northwest to enjoy the goodness of Junk Bonanza in Portland, Oregon.
Junk Bonanza Minneapolis is held at Canterbury Park, a racetrack located 24 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The show's location is super convenient with plenty of free parking and easy access thanks to the MVTA's 493 - Downtown Minneapolis Express. Visit the ticket booth to purchase your wristband ($10 regular admission, $30 early bird, or $25 if purchased in advance) and you're ready to enter the show.
While Canterbury Park's large exhibit hall doesn't exactly exude a vintage vibe, the good news is that the aisles are wide, so you won't feel crowded even when there are lots of shoppers. It's also held indoors, a huge advantage in the hockey state, which experiences the temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers.
Over 140 vendors typically fill the venue with all manner of vintage goodness, from flannel shirts and '50s kitsch to fine European furniture and linens. No reproductions are allowed, and all handmade items must be made primarily from vintage or recycled goods. This makes for a wonderfully eclectic mix of curated treasures, as each vendor had their own unique style reflected in their displays and collections.
Junk Bonanza Minneapolis hosts regular "Lucky Friday" giveaways for door prizes and special events like meet-the-author. Best of all, Junk Bonanza Minneapolis offers lots of fabulous antique and vintage treasures to browse, friendly and knowledgeable vendors to meet, and the chance to find that one special item you just can't live without!
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