What better way to kick start your holiday shopping than to join us at Do It Green! Minnesota’s 11th Annual Green Gifts Fair on Saturday, November 19th from 10am-5pm at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.
Shop among 80+ local, eco-friendly artists and businesses; enjoy holiday food samples, educational passport and prizes, and many green living demos. The Green Gifts Fair is a fun, family-friendly event with an estimated attendance of 6,000. A $1 donation will be accepted at the doors. Visit www.doitgreen.org for more details.
HIGHLIGHTS AT THE FAIR
Many new vendors (80+ total vendors)
Food Samples
Nature Activities
Photo Booth
Family Passport with prizes
Music
Silent Auction
And be sure to visit me at the EcoPetites booth!
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