Hiya, Starshines!
We’re small town girls from Minot, North Dakota, and Virginia, Minnesota. We’re moms, teachers, friends, sisters, and neighbors who now live in the ‘burbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
We work hard, we laugh hard, and yes—we cry hard, too. We’re not afraid to stand up and speak our minds, especially when it comes to fighting for and protecting others.
We’re about as far from perfect as can be—and that’s okay. We know that life is for living and growing, and we are on a mission of LOVE to listen to and amplify the stories of Women in the Middle—just like us.
Thank you for joining us!
BFF,
Lisa and Carleen
P.S. You can see a list of our upcoming events below. Please check back often as we add new information. :)
2025 Events
(Subject to change due to…life…our apologies if we miss you—we never cancel events for silly reasons! We promise!)
April
19th: Taylor Swift Party
We’re doing a bracelet making station! $5 fee for each item created.
Northern Soda Company: 601 Campus Drive, Suite 10b. New Brighton, MN 55112
11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
May
10th: Big Red Barn Folk Arts and Crafters Fair
Maplewood Area Historical Society (at Bruentrup Heritage Farm): 2170 County Road D E, Maplewood MN 55109
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
17th: Hopkins Main Street Day Arts and Craft Fair
JCI Hopkins (Hopkins Jaycees): Downtown Hopkins, MN
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
June
7th: Golden Valley Pride Festival (tentative—Carleen leaves for Hawaii on the 8th, so she needs to get her grading done!)
Golden Valley Community Foundation: Brookview Park, 200 Brookview Pkwy N, Golden Valley, MN 55426
12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
21st-22th: The Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival
Olcott Park: 730 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
25th: Plymouth Farmers Market
City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation: Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN
2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
July
2nd: Plymouth Farmers Market
City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation: Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN
2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
5th: Southwest Farmers Market
Neighborhood Roots: 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
6th: Market in the Valley
Market in the Valley: Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
9th: Plymouth Farmers Market
City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation: Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN
2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
12th: Southwest Farmers Market (PENDING)
Neighborhood Roots: 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
13th: Market in the Valley
Market in the Valley: Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
16th: Plymouth Farmers Market
City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation: Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN
2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
19th: Hopkins Raspberry Festival
Hopkins Raspberry Foundation: Downtown Hopkins, MN
9:00 a.m.-?
20th: Market in the Valley
Market in the Valley: Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
August
2-3: Powderhorn Art Fair
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (Powderhorn Park): 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
6th: Plymouth Farmers Market, Plymouth, MN
City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation: Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN
2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
9th: Southwest Farmers Market
Neighborhood Roots: 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
13th: Plymouth Farmers Market, Plymouth, MN
City of Plymouth Parks and Recreation: Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN
2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
16th: Buffalo Chamber’s Art and Craft Festival (Buffalo Days)
The Buffalo Chamber Area Chamber of Commerce: Downtown Buffalo, MN
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
September
6th-7th: Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair
The Little Falls Area Chamber and Tourism: Downtown Little Falls, MN
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
14th: Market in the Valley
Market in the Valley: Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
21st: Market in the Valley
Market in the Valley: Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
28th: Market in the Valley
Market in the Valley: Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
October
4th: Southwest Farmers Market
Neighborhood Roots: 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
11th: Southwest Farmers Market
Neighborhood Roots: 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
12th: Market in the Valley
Market in the Valley: Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
17-18: Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Show
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort: 25039 Tame Fish Lake Road, Deerwood, MN 56444
Friday: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
25th: Southwest Farmers Market
Neighborhood Roots: 5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
November
No events yet! Stay tuned!
December
No events yet! Stay tuned!
Look for us under Dottie, our beloved tent, at our outdoor events!