Sunday Market at Dancing Bear Chocolate

07/29/2025

07/29/2025

Market Vendor BasketCase

10/06/2024

Our Market returns for the final few weekends-weather permitting. This Sunday we have a great line-up.

-Bogus Creek Garlic Farm
-Cass with her amazing weaving
-Swirl Top Baking, Sourdough Bread
-Yong Farms, Veggie Farmer
-CM Goods, Baked goods, jams and jelly

Dancing Bear hours are,
Wed-10am to 3pm
Thursday Thru Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 8:30am to 5pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

4367 Thomas Ave North Mpls
Email [email protected]

08/11/2024

DBC began as a Pop-Up/Event and Wholesale business, our big break was joining a small Outdoor Christmas Market for 4 weekends in December of 2018. It was an extremely difficult and cold way to “make a buck” but we think back on those days as some of our biggest steps forward for DBC.

We have spent the past 3 years building a small Artisan Food & Art Market in the Victory Neighborhood. Below are some facts about our 2024 Market.

-Dancing Bear does not charge a Vendor Fee of any kind, our vendors operate free of charge.
-The Sunday Market is licensed & insured at DBC expense.
-Vendors are selected at the sole discretion of Dancing Bear and must have all State/County/City licensing/permits. Cottage Food Producers must have State Permit, Nonprofits need to submit their 501c3 number.
-Vendors are allowed to sign up for as many dates as they want. This allows the vendors to try their idea without a huge commitment. This also allows for Seasonal Vendors like seedlings in the spring to Holiday Wreaths/decor, garlic and Pumpkins.
-The backyard at DBC was completely re-landscaped in-part to better accommodate the Sunday Market. This expense was paid by DBC.

Why do we do this?? It all goes back to how Dancing Bear got its start. Operating a small business is difficult and yes many fail but we believe in the power of small businesses to enrich the communities they serve. We want to encourage anyone who has an idea or a DREAM to give it a go, try it out, we welcome that. Becoming a Cottage Food Producer is a great way to launch a food business. (Link in the comments)

Here is what we are asking…..is this something you want in your neighborhood?? Do you have interest in joining our Sunday Market? Do you know somebody who would like to join us? Contact us and let’s talk.

Your continued Support of our Vendors and of DBC is vital to the decision to operate the Sunday Market, thank you.

07/20/2024

Our Sunday Markets @ DBC is Sunday 9am to 2pm.
Breakfast Quesadilla are available 9am to Noon, Chicken, Carnitas-pork or Vegetarian.
DBC is open on Sundays 8:30am to 5pm.

This week at our Market,
-Swirl Top Baking will be here with their amazing Sourdough.
-Bake You Happy, Cottage Food producer of baked goods.
-Yong Farm, all things produce/veggies.
-Duckie Uplings, hand crafted stuffed animal collection

Open,
Wed-10am to 3pm
Thursday Thru Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 8:30am to 5pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

4367 Thomas Ave North Mpls
Email [email protected]

06/20/2024

The week the Sunday Market vendors include;

Katherine Bogus Creek Garlic Farm will have fresh garlic scapes, They are great to eat off the grill with a drizzle of oil, made into scape pesto or scape garlic butter. Plus dried garlic products (garlic powder, garlic salt and scape salt)

Kim will be here from U of M Turf Grass to talk with you about your lawn issues.

Marigold Makes LLC, bags (totes, slings, pouches and wristlets) and baby items (burp cloths, bibs), sewing all sorts of things for 30+ years

Duckie Uplings, Handmade stuffed animals with a quirky twist, Duckie Uglings is a one-woman, two cat operation out of St Paul, MN!

NOTE-Swirl Top Baking will NOT be at the Market this week. They return July 14.
NO Sunday Market on July 7

Our normal hours are,
Wed-10am to 3pm
Thursday Thru Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 8:30am to 5pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

4367 Thomas Ave North Mpls
Email [email protected]

12/31/2023

We had a wonderful Market Year at DBC in 2023. We are working on some changes/upgrades for 2024, stay tuned!

12/07/2023

The one, the ONLY! Krissy Kringle returns to Dancing Bear Chocolate on Sunday Dec 10 for the 2023 DBC Jingle Market.
Join us for a day of fun, Santa and Mrs Claus, Artisan vendors , carolers. Don’t forget to pick up some amazing Chocolate, Gelato, Pastry and a Smile! The Jungle Market is from 10am to 2pm. Dancing Bear is open 8:30am to 5pm on Sundays.

OPEN
10am-3pm Wednesday
10am to 5pm Thursday-Saturday
8:30am to 5pm Sunday
Closed Monday-Tuesday
*Open additional hours by appointment, Expanded Holiday hours coming soon.

4367 Thomas Ave North Mpls
Email [email protected]

10/15/2023

Tomorrow is our last scheduled Market for 2023!!!

Stop over and get your pretzel needs satisfied tomorrow at the last market of the season for the Sunday Market at Dancing Bear Chocolate. Also, learn how to order from us all year long!

The pretzels have a tendency to go fast, so we are trying to crank out extra so everybody that is interested can get one. We will be there from 9am - 2pm. Stop by earlier though to ensure you get yours!

You'll find us under the blue tent in the back yard of Dancing Bear Chocolate at the corner of 44th Avenue North and Thomas Avenue North.

08/29/2023

Reminder…no Market this next Sunday! Have a great Labor Day weekend!

08/06/2023

📣 Amazing News! 🌽🍅 Minnesota Governor has officially proclaimed this week as Farmers' Market Week! 🎉 Let's take a moment to appreciate the 375 farmers' markets across our state, leading the way in providing healthy, locally-sourced food to our community. 🏞️🌿 Our hardworking farmers are not just nourishing us; they are also taking care of our precious land and promoting sustainable practices. 🚜🌱 These markets are not just about fresh produce; they create spaces for small businesses to thrive and foster a sense of community. 🏘️🛍️ Join us in celebrating our farmers and markets, supporting local food systems, and savoring the flavors of our region! 🥕🍎 🌾💚

07/20/2023

Sunday is Farmers Market Day at DBC, this week we are a excited to have Catherine from Queen of Swords Press, she will also have work by Jana Pullman. In addition The Farm of MN and Swirl Top Baking the fabulous Connie Becker from “the Goddess of Glass” is here.