The Uptown Art Fair is held on Hennepin Avenue from 28th Street to 31st Street and “The Mall.” The 2010 Headquarters is located at 1518 W. Lake St. (formerly Blue Sky Creamery).
DIRECTIONS TO UPTOWN
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Travel west on I-494. Take I-35W north to the Lake Street/31st Street exit. Turn left (west) on Lake Street and follow it into the heart of Uptown. Lake Street becomes Lagoon Avenue as you approach Hennepin Avenue. Travel time from the airport to Uptown is approximately 25 minutes. Also, available at the airport are a variety of taxi, shuttle, and car rental services.
From the South
Travel north on I-35W to the Lake Street/31st Street exit. Turn left (west) on Lake Street and follow it into the heart of Uptown. Lake Street becomes Lagoon Avenue as you approach Hennepin Avenue.
From the North
Travel south on I-35W to the 35th/36th Street exit. At the top of the ramp turn right (west) to Hennepin Avenue. Hennepin Avenue will take you to the south side of the Art Fair.
From the East
Travel on I-94W to the Lyndale/Hennepin Avenue exit. Follow Hennepin Avenue. You will be at the north side of the Art Fair.
From the West
Travel I-94E to the Lyndale Avenue exit. Continue south on Lyndale Avenue to Hennepin Avenue. You will be at the north side of the Art Fair.
PARKING
There are many pay lots around the area. The Uptown Art Fair sells limited parking to the general public in the Sons of Norway lot at W. Lake St. and Humboldt Ave. Limited street parking is also available in the area surrounding the Art Fair. Parking is not allowed, however, on Hennepin Avenue between 28th and 31st Streets. We suggest you utilize Metro Transit or ride your bike. There will be complimentary valet bike corrals provided by Nice Ride Minnesota available, as well as a Park and Pedal service.