Minnekota Markets Information for 2026

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Iowa Dates

January 14-15, 2026
Wednesday  9-6 pm
Thursday  9-5 pm

April 23-24, 2026
Thursday  9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm

August 20-21, 2026
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm

October 1-2, 2026
Thursday  10-7 pm
Friday  9-5 pm

Iowa Fashion Apparel Market Minnekota Markets - Ames, IA

The IOWA Fashion Apparel Market is at the
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center
2601 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-9260

Stores from all over Iowa, Southern Minnesota, Nebraska and part of Illinois come to the market.
The Quality Inn and Convention Center, so centrally located for the stores and sales reps.

    • Setup is generally from 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
    • It is a very easy venture to get in and out of for setup.
    • Tables, Tablecloths, and chairs are included in the booth fee.
    • Bring your own LED lights and extension cords
    • The doors open at 7:30 for early appointments and to complete the rest of the setup if needed.
    • Complimentary Coffee, Granola bars & Water are provided both days.
    • Mailchimp Email Blasts are done a couple of times before the market.
    • A mailer is sent out 30 days in advance.
    • Your will receive a list of the stores that have attended at the end of the market. Please call or email if you have any questions
    • There is a Show Fee plus a Booth Fee. Registration and Pricing is at the bottom of the page.
    • Attached is a printable application

 

 

Fargo Dates

March 16-17, 2026
Monday:  9:00-6:00
Tuesday: 9:00-5:00

September 13-14, 2026
Sunday: 10:00-7:00
Monday:  9:00-5:00

FARGO, ND - MINNEKOTA MARKETS
WHOLESALE FASHION APPAREL TRADE SHOW

The Fargo, ND Minnekota Markets started over 45 year ago by 2 sales reps named Pat Dickson & Len Japs.
Len Japs took over the market in the 90's. The market changed in the North Dakota area and eventually closed when the large stores like Walmart came in the area.

In 2015 many stores were asking for the market to come back to the Fargo Area. It is a great market for the retailers and sales reps that attend.

It is at the
Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center
4351 17th Avenue South, Fargo, ND

    • It has easy access for setup & parking.
    • Beautiful Venue
    • Tables, tablecloths & chairs come with the market rate.
    • Setup is Sunday Evening 6:00pm
    • Good Lighting, but if you want more you need to bring your own LED lights & extension cords
    • There is a light complimentary lunch served along with coffee & water both days.
    • Mailchimp email blasts are done a couple of times before the market. This is a GROWING market, the stores love that we in Fargo, ND.
    • There is a show fee plus a booth fee for the market. Registration is at the bottom of the page
    • Also attached is a printable copy

 

South Dakota Dates

January 29-30, 2026
Thursday: 9:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00-5:00 pm

March 19-20, 2026
Thursday: 9:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00-5:00 pm

July 27-28, 2026
Monday: 9:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00-5:00 pm

October 26-27, 2026
Monday: 9:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00-5:00 pm
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Sioux Falls Minnekota Markets
Wholesale Fashion Apparel Trade Show

The Minnekota Markets has been in the Sioux Falls Area for over 45.
It was started by Pat Dickson & Len Japs, 2 sales reps, back in the 1970's. The market was established to save on travel expenses,
time and to better serve the stores.

The Minnekota Markets is at the
GRAND FALLS CASINO & GOLF RESORT
1415 Grand Falls Blvd., Larch-wood, IA  51241

    • Easy Access for Setup in a beautiful spacious convention center.
    • Free parking for your vehicle
    • Tables, Table Clothes, and chairs are all included
    • Complimentary Coffee & Water both days.
    • Need to bring your own LED Light and electrical cords.
    • "Big Drop Café" just out the doors of the convention center for a quick bite to eat.
    • Mailchimp posts are sent several times before the markets.
    • Stores come from the surrounding states, Minnesota, Iowa & South Dakota.
    • Stores & Sales Reps a like staying at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort for work
      and to enjoy the Food, Spa, Golf, Gorgeous Sleeping Rooms & Casino.
    • At the end of the market, you will receive a current list of the stores that attended
    • Minnekota Markets is a member of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce to bring more exposure to the Sioux Fall Area.
    • There is a Show Fee plus a Booth Fee. Registration and Pricing is at the bottom of the page.
    • Attached is a printable application

 

Wisconsin Dates

February 25-26, 2026
Wednesday  9-6 pm
Thursday  9-5 pm

April 21-22, 2026
Monday 9-6 pm
Tuesday 9-5 pm

August 27-28, 2026
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm

October 12-13, 2026
Monday  9-6 pm
Tuesday  9-5 pm

WISCONSIN FASHION APPAREL MARKET

The WISCONSIN Minnekota Markets
Started in January 2023. It is located in the central part of the state to make is easier for the customers for all parts of the state to come shop for their store and business.

 Holiday Inn Stevens Point -Convention Center / IHG Hotel
1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54482

February 25-26, 2026
April 20-21, 2026
August 27-28, 2026
October 12-13, 2026

    • Setup is the day before the market from 1:00pm to 8:00pm.
    • It is a very easy venture to get in and out of for setup
    • You can make appointments on setup day 3:00-8:00
    • You need to bring your own LED lights and extension cords
    • The doors open early on the first day to complete the rest of the setup if needed.
    • Complimentary Coffee & Water are provided both days
    • Mailchimp Email Blasts are done a couple of times before the market.
    • A mailer is sent out 30 days in advance.
    • Your will receive a list of the stores that have attended at the end of the market. Please call or email if you have any one to add to the list.
    • There is a Show Fee plus a Booth Fee. Registration and Pricing is at the bottom of the page.
    • Vendors are required to stay at the Holiday Inn.
    • Attached is a printable application, please call with any questions.

 

 

Nebraska Dates

April 7-8, 2026
Tuesday:  9:00-6:00
Wednesday: 9:00-5:00

September 28-29, 2026
Monday: 10:00-7:00
Tuesday:  9:00-5:00

York, NE Minnekota Markets
Wholesale Fashion Apparel Trade Show

The NEBRASKA APPAREL MARKET in located at the

The Holthus Convention Center
3130 Holen Avenue, York, NE 68467
Phone 1 (402) 363-2675

Stores from all over Nebraska, Kansas & Iowa come to the market.

    • Setup is generally on a Sunday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
    • It is a very easy venture to get in and out of for setup.
    •  Bring your own tablecloths
    • Bring your own LED lights and extension cords
    • The doors open early on Monday to complete the rest of the setup if needed.
    • Complimentary Lunch, Coffee & Water are provided both days
    • Mailchimp Email Blasts are done a couple of times before the market.
    • A mailer is sent out 30 days in advance.
    • Your will receive a list of the stores that have attended at the end of the market. Please call or email if you have any questions
    • There is a Show Fee plus a Booth Fee. Registration and Pricing is at the bottom of the page.
    • Attached is a printable application

 

Fargo Printable Form

Iowa Printable Form

Sioux Falls Printable Form

Stevens Point Printable Form

York Printable Form

Apply Online: Each Market has a $195 Show Fee , Booth Fee & $12 Processing Fee

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    • Vendor Name & Company
    • Contact Address
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    • IF ATTENDING IOWA MARKET CLICK A BOOTH SIZE
  • There is a Show Fee of $195 and Processing Fee of $12 plus the booth fee.
    • IF ATTENDING NEBRASKA MARKET CLICK A BOOTH SIZE
  • There is a Show Fee of $195 and Processing Fee of $12 plus the booth fee.
    • IF ATTENDING NORTH DAKOTA MARKET CLICK A BOOTH SIZE
  • There is a Show Fee of $195 and Processing Fee of $12 plus the booth fee.
    • IF ATTENDING SOUTH DAKOTA MARKET CLICK A BOOTH SIZE
  • There is a Show Fee of $195 and Processing Fee of $12 plus the booth fee.
    • IF ATTENDING WISCONSIN MARKET CLICK A BOOTH SIZE
  • There is a Show Fee of $195 and Processing Fee of $12 plus the booth fee.
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