Calling all Minnesota Mama Report readers! I love supporting Minnesota causes and I recently heard of an event called HAMMS (Help A Minnesota Maker Succeed). One day (May 3rd, 2014 from 10am- 4pm) local vendors host a market for consumers to conveniently shop small businesses. The philosophy of “shopping local” has been increasing in popularity across the country and HAMMS is a Minnesota twist on this idea.
This year the event is already set with a multitude of vendors selling a variety of products. Beautiful jewelry from Tess and Tricia, yummy chocolate goodies from Droolin’ Moose, and fashionable styles from KoKoon plus much more.
Here are the details-
May 3rd, 2014
10am-4pm
Location: OLD HAMM’S BREWERY SHIPPING DOCKS IN SAINT PAUL, MN
Ticket price: $10 online or $15 at the door
One of the best aspects of this event is that up to $5000 of the money raised from ticket sales will be given to one lucky merchant! One particular entrepreneur will receive that extra boost to help them succeed.
I’m realistic. Of course I’m going to visit my Costco store to stock up on milk, apples, and other necessities of life. But sometimes you gotta breakout of the chains and embrace local merchants. Personally I find these type of unique shops to be the perfect place to shop for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas and birthday presents. And of course, nothing beats the satisfaction of supporting your neighbor.
One lucky Mama Report reader will win (2) tickets to HAMMS.
Please note this contest is available to U.S. residents only. The winner will be selected at random using Rafflecopter and contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours (2 days) to respond. If the winner’s email is incorrect or they do not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be selected. If a winner is selected, and their entries are found to be fraudulent, they are automatically removed from the list and another winner will be selected.The winner will be announced on this page.
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you so much for featuring our event!
This is a great idea to support local businesses! If I lived in Minnesota I would gladly go shopping
Sounds like a super fun place to visit! I love supporting small businesses.
This seems like a great event, would love to go if I were closer.
I love the hamms plant
Sounds like a great event with great vendors