Set-Up

Powderhorn Art Fair Setup, Tear-Down, Check-In/Out and Other Important Information

Powderhorn Park is located at 3400 15th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN

Check-in/out located at the main entrance of park

  • Check-in time: Friday, noon – 8pm
  • Artists may park by their tents for load-in/out then vehicles must be removed from the park
  • Parking is on the street around the park
  • All vehicles must be out of the park by 8:30 pm
  • Out-of town artists, who have a conflict with the check-in/check-out schedule on Friday, can make alternate arrangements by notifying
  • Dixie Treichel, Artistic Director at  612-729-0111 (VM)
  • or windinghawk@yahoo.com

Check-out: at least 1/2 hour after event closes both Saturday and Sunday.

  • For smooth traffic flow and safety, this year we have created a staggered Check-out and load-out schedule
  • We will have a traffic crew to assist you in this procedure
  • Tear down your booth and wait for the appropriate time to move your vehicle
  • All standard size vehicles must move clockwise around the lake for load-in/load-out
  • All oversize vehicles move clockwise for load-in and counter clockwise for load-out

Times for vehicle load-out start are as follows:

  • Artists: 1/2 Hour after event closes Sat 6:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm
  • Food Vendors: 1 hour after event closes Sat 7 pm Sun 6 pm
  • All oversized vehicles (artists/food vendors): 1 1/2 hours after event closes Sat 7:30 pm Sun 6:30 pm

Please Note:

  • Cars are allowed into the park
    at the sole discretion of the Park Director.
  • Because of crowd safety issues and other related concerns, check-in/out times on Saturday and Sunday may vary slightly.
  • In the event that there is a delay
    we ask for your patience and understanding.
  • Our principal concern is with the safe operation of this event.

Set-up/tear-down safety concerns

  • Please use extreme caution while driving in the Park.
  • Hazard lights must be on at all times while your vehicle is in the park.
  • All traffic must drive clockwise around the lake.
  • Once you’ve arrived at your location, unload – then move your vehicle before setting up your booth.
  • When checking out – tear down your booth before retrieving your vehicle
  • If you have an oversize vehicle and did not indicate so on your application, please notify Dixie

Set-up/tear-down general concerns

  • Booth sizes are restricted to a single 11×11 or 15×11 space.
  • Only one tent is allowed per space.
  • Dressing rooms and/or shade shelters must be located behind your tent and occupy an area smaller than 11×11.
  • Hours of operation are: Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm & Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Security will be on site from 7 pm to 6 am Friday & Saturday.
  • Any items or property left on site are the sole responsibility of the artist.
  • PAF assumes no responsibility in the event of loss or theft.

PAF Contact Information

  • If you have any questions please contact Dixie Treichel, Artistic Director 612-729-0111 (VM) or windinghawk@yahoo.com.
  • Powderhorn Park is located at 3400 15th Ave. S.
    Minneapolis, MN 55407-2225


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