SHADY HOLLOW FLEA MARKET

2010 4th of July Celebration at Shady Hollow!

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4th of July four day weekend!! The second big weekend at Shady Hollow is here, with FOUR big shopping days! The weather will be hot and so will the deals! We hope you will come and spend a day with us at the market! Many vendors are braving the heat along with you. Stop by and say hi while you shop for your favorite wares! Hope to see you amongst the treasures!

THE LAST WEEKEND......

2009-09-05T07:14:00.004-05:00

Well, we knew it would happen and here it is!! The final weekend is here!! The weather looks awesome, finally, and the market will be three big days! As of Friday night, the market was already almost full, so there should be something for everyone! Even the cat came to the market one sunny Sunday!

The market is open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 5, 6, and 7. We hope you will come and spend a day with us!! Thanks for your patronage this summer.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW!!

2009-07-24T17:51:00.005-05:00

August is fast approaching as is our next two day market and Classic Car show at Shady Hollow!

August 1st and 2nd will be our next and final two day market until Labor Day so plan now to come and spend the day with us!! We had an excellent turnout for our car show last year and hope to double the participants this year!

New this year!!......TROPHIES will be awarded to the top five cars, some come and cast your vote for your favorite classic car!

This is a cruise-in show, no pre-registration is required, just drive on out! Hopefully the weather will hold and make an excellent day for all! Any questions, drop us a note!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

2009-07-04T21:56:00.010-05:00

CLOWNING AROUND

A special thank you to everyone who came out to the market today and celebrated our Independence! Both the kiddie parade and coloring contest were a huge success and enjoyed by all! I hope you chose a wonderful prize! Thanks to everyone for bringing their floats! As always, LaDitzy the clown was in perfect form and created some wonderful balloon art!

COLORING CONTEST

MOON TAPE......

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This post requires no explanation........Dave just doing his job! Thanks for all the hard work you do!!!

KIDDIE PARADE!!

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WE NEED YOU!!

SHADY HOLLOW

KIDDIE PARADE!!

SATURDAY, JULY 4

12:00 NOON

Decorated bike, trike, clown car, even your dog!

Coloring contest to follow!

Fun and prizes for all!

A CELEBRATION!

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THREE DAYS!!!!

The big three day weekend is approaching! Hard to believe it's already the Fourth of July! Maybe it's because summer hasn't come to Minnesota yet. Have we even had a 90 degree day yet??? Maybe this weekend.......

Before you venture out to the market this weekend, I wanted to share some of the newest finds with you. HOURS: I have also had many people ask what time the market opens, and closes. There are no set times for either, weather seems to be a factor in both! We would all invite you to come at the crack of dawn when the vendors are setting up, or 6:00 a.m. Of course if you want to give us a chance to get our wares set up and doors open, a good time to start shopping would be 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. Most shoppe owners stay open until 3:30 or 4:00 o'clock, while field vendors have a tendency to head out around 3:00 o'clock. Again, factor in rain, sun, sleet, snow, heat, wind.......had a lot of that lately............onto some new wares at the market!

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I have to mention the awesome lake pendants I had custom made for my shoppe, KittyKelli's. After some long, hard research, I was able to have them made with how the particular lake was named! I have approximately 12 to 14 area lakes available, although some have already sold! I can always have your specific lake made just for you! Stop by and check them out!

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Get a piece of the rock! New to the market, G.O.C. Rocks can custom engrave on various size rocks. The sky is the limit here! I was thinking of all kinds of things that I could put on a rock! They even had my name......spelled correctly, which is a miracle in itself! They will be back for the three day weekend, make sure you check them out! They can even engrave the large yard rocks with your name or address! Might even be the solution you've been looking for to keep people from driving on your lawn!

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Yet another awesome item to check out are these hand painted mailboxes, designed to portray your favorite classic car. Take a look and you'll see what I mean! Pick your favorite, if you can!! Didn't get dad a Father's Day gift, need a special birthday present, or just a little something to say "thanks", this will definitely be something they don't have! Custom mailboxes can also be done to depict your favorite car! Chad Jutz does an excellent job on something everyone needs to receive their mail!

MEMORY MAKERS.....

2009-06-21T21:34:00.005-05:00

Well, we almost made it through our two day weekend without any rain showers, almost! A big thank you to those that braved the weather, both hot and the rain on Sunday! Hopefully summer will be here one of these days, well, officially it was Sunday, June 21, when the summer solstice began! What that means to me is the days will now start getting shorter, yep, we start going the other way and losing daylight...........sorry!

On to the memory makers and gathering place! It's nice to see that Shady Hollow continues to be a gathering place for all walks of life! As I glanced out my door I saw a large gathering of people.......what's this, I thought? Grabbed my camera and out I went. I saw the Burnside girls snapping photos and someone from the group muttered, "Whose camera is that?" I had to chuckle to myself! Of course I had to reveal myself as the blogger for the market!

This wonderful group are the descendants of the Hatzenbihlers, including 23 children/grandchildren, who had come to Detroit Lakes from as far as Minneapolis and Rochester for a family reunion of sorts. They decided to take in Shady Hollow as part of their gathering and I learned that a few treasures and trinkets were found by the group!

Thanks for including Shady Hollow in your stay at Detroit Lakes and sharing your warm story with all of us! Hope to see you all again soon!

TWO DAY MARKET

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Saturday and Sunday, June 20 & 21, bring us our first two day market of the season! The weather report is good, and starting last night there were already lots of vendors set up, which is always a good sign of an excellent market! There were a few rivers flowing through the "streets of Shady Hollow" due to some brief downpours last night, but hopefully that won't deter anyone! A great weekend to take dad out for a stroll, or maybe buy him a new car!! Unfortunately, this number is gone, whisked away by a seeker of fun! There is much more to be found at the market, something for everyone!

GARDEN CRAFTS always has something fun for everyone's garden or yard and has even added some designs with a fishing theme to them this year....from Sunnies, Northerns and even a bobber to keep an eye on things! Sure to be a hit in anyone's garden or yard! Keep them comin' Georgie!

We hope you'll stop out one day this weekend and do some treasure hunting with us! Be sure to stop by and say hi!

Remember some of the upcoming events this season:

July 4 - Kiddie Parade/Coloring Contest

August 1 - Classic Car Show

(Participants/Entrants accepted for both!!)

VENDOR APPRECIATION

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A special thanks to all the vendors and shoppe owners who bring us the great finds throughout the weeks at Shady Hollow!

We appreciate you coming to the Market every weekend and setting up and sharing with us!

Hope to see you next weekend and at the next vendor picnic over the long Fourth of July weekend! Remember the Kiddie Parade too!

GRAMPA'S TREATS

2009-05-29T21:37:00.007-05:00

A fair favorite has arrived at the Market! These are not your ordinary "dogs"!! These are a hand-dipped variety and made on site! Whether you eat yours with ketchup or mustard, this is a crowd pleaser!

Each dog is individually hand-dipped and fried to a perfect golden crisp! Couldn't you just go for one, or two now! We only have a few short months to get your fix of these great wonders! Who could pass up such a tasty treat!

YUM!!! The finished product..........

Grampa's also has 12 flavors of Hawaiian Ice, as well as the popular Lil' Orbits mini donuts to round out a great lunch and afternoon snack! (They also make an awesome breakfast!!)

Well worth the wait!!

PAPA DIO'S

2009-05-29T21:27:00.006-05:00

There's some fabulous cooking going on at the Market! If you're not hungry by this time, well, there just might be something wrong with you!

From beef brisket, home style fries, Frito Pie, hand pattied hamburgers, Papa Dio's is certainly going to win you over! If you're on the go, start your day off with a breakfast taco, your choice, eggs and potatoes, eggs and charizo, or eggs and bacon, (did I mention the handmade tortilla??) the price is right, you might just want to try all three...but make sure you leave room for lunch, or an afternoon snack!!

Stop by and welcome the Mirandas to the Market and enjoy some excellent home cooking!

PATINA WHITE

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Always a favorite stop at the Market, Beth is back again this year with Patina White. You will always find truly unique selection of "less than serious goods for self, soul & surroundings". In particular, I love the signage she always carries, the "Eat" sign was gone by the time I got back, so if you ever see one wandering about, let me know, I want it!!!

Patina White also features an amazing array of whimsical wearables ranging from artisan collage charm jewelry to bracelets and necklaces fabricated from vintage typewriter keys. You'll find junkyard art to enchant your home & garden plus off beat gifts thoughtfully created & gathered for all occasions! a must see at the market! Also be inspired & informed by her website~www.patinawhite.com...happy day!

IN THE THICKETS

2009-05-29T21:11:00.004-05:00

Well, if you're like me and don't have much of your gardening done, you're in luck!!

Lori is back with her daughters and selling her Proven Winners again! And boy are they healthy and full of blooms! I'm not sure where you would find Proven Winners at such a good price, either! Four inch pots of all your favorites for just $3.00, or four for $10.00, even cheaper if you buy an entire flat of 15 for $30.00.........I'll let you do the math on that one!!

As far as I know, when they pulled out last Sunday, their plan was to come back again this Sunday, so get your plans laid out and figure out how many planters you have left to fill! These always sell fast, especially the favorites.....come early to get what you need! The growing season is short and she only has so many to sell!

FABULOUS FINDS.....

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It goes without saying, there's always a good "find" at the flea....gas is one of them. Gas is always a good buy at the market, it was down to $1.11 for regular over the opening weekend, I filled up twice over the long weekend.....I hope it stays that cheap over the summer months........(just kidding, only the sign was cheap...doubt we'll see gas at these prices again, but we can wish!)

The weather was perfect, even Monday turned out exceptionally nice, sorry to say, for those of you that left early! As it turned out, not that much rain fell after all!!

There were fabulous finds for everyone! I spied quite a bit of advertising around the grounds.

Tom apparently can't wait for hunting season, so he's doing a little early hunting, at the Market! There was actually a pair of these antlers, you'll have to check with Tom to see if he took this pair home..........I think some tall tales might have been told at this booth....

COTTON LAKE TILE

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It's always good to see the return of vendors! Bracken Rourke of Cotton Lake Tile is one of them! Cotton Lake Tile is a custom tile company producing unique, one of a kind tiles. The tile is durable enough for home, commercial or outdoor use. You can select from an endless combination of styles, sizes, single or multi-color, and distinct glazes. The possibilities are endless! Cotton Lake Tile is experienced in designing and producing tile for kitchens, back splashes, murals, mosaics, swimming pool accents, decorative wall art, furniture, and many other tile accessories that may be customized to match a new or existing color theme. You can be assured of the highest quality, one of a kind tile. A current price list and other information may be found on Bracken's website at http://www.cottonlaketile.com/.

Stop by and visit with Bracken at the Market on the following weekends:

~ July 3 - 5

~ August 1 - 2

~ September 5 - 7

THE LINE UP.....

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By mid morning on Friday, the entry line had already formed for vendors. I thought I would take a walk over and see just how many people had lined up! There were a good 25 to 30 vendors in line, a good sign for a three day weekend at Shady Hollow!

All were very patiently waiting in line for the gate keeper to let them in and set up their wares!! By 3:30 the line had grown considerably, as did some vendor's patience!

TIME FOR CHANGE

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About a week to go before the flea market opens for the season and there continues to be changes made! Not only are there new vendors, a new permaenent building, but there will be no more food bus and, no more booths to sit in! No need to worry.... there will be plenty of picnic tables and the bus will be replaced with a wonderful concession stand, Grampa's Treats, operated by Grant, Logan and Brock Langerud, bringing us such treats as the wonderful mini donuts, cotton candy, 12 flavors of Hawaiin Ice, and YES!!!!! hand dipped corn dogs!! Won't that be a tasty treat!!!

I think we'll all agree these will be some welcome changes (well, for the most part anyway!) I for one can't wait for Grampa's Treats to set up shop and might be one of the first in line to sample a steaming, hot corn dog right from the fryer, and maybe chase it down with a dozen mini donuts - can anyone say YUM!!!!

Shhhhhhh.....rumor has it they may be ready to serve Friday night, might be worth a drive by to check it out!

PAPA DIO'S!!

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With just a little over a month to go to the kick off of the 2009 Shady Hollow Season, much clean up is underway! You are sure to see many new faces among the buildings, including the food court! Under new management, formerly known as "Howards", the new "Papa Dio's" is undergoing renovation and will be ready for the Memorial Weekend opener!

Proprietor Dio promises to spice up the menu with original Mexican recipes and breakfast items, to include Mexican Breakfast Sausage as well. Other specialties include Frito Pie, Barbequed Beef Brisket, authentic tacos, as well as the standard hamburgers and hot dogs! Can't wait for those grills to get put back in place and the 23rd of May!! Maybe he'll fire them up early for a test run!!

With help from sons Dan and Paul, who couldn't resist to stop by and try out some breakfast, lunch or a late afternoon snack!

If you're not hungry at the moment, stop by and say hi to the entire family and welcome them to Shady Hollow Flea Market!

You may also remember them from the great iron garden accents they will continue to sell as well!

As always, see you at the flea!

Final Market - September 7th!!

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No, it's not Easter, not yet, but this rabbit's not fooling either!! When he stopped by my booth Labor Day Weekend, he wanted to remind us that the final market is SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7!!!

The season's not over until the final day, so come out and do some serious shopping and bargain hunting!!!

ALSO! Check back for more details on the SHADY HOLLOW FALL FESTIVAL!! More information on the line-up of artisans scheduled to attend - set for OCTOBER 4 & 5! A two day Fall Festival - pumpkin patch, quilting demonstrations, wreath making, rug weaving, lefse.......did someone say lefse??????? Yep!!! Lots to see and do the first weekend in October!!! See you this Sunday at the flea, and see you back here on the blog in a few days too!!!

KittyKelli

End of Summer???

2008-09-04T18:48:00.013-05:00

SHADY HOLLOW - LABOR DAY WEEKEND

What a difference a day makes, yep, just a day!!! We dropped 30 degrees in one day!!! Hold that pose one second, I yelled, let me get my camera!!! No one would ever believe people were trying on winter coats in 90 degree weather, had to capture that on film!! This is one of my customers trying on a, well, somewhat of a winter coat in 90 degree heat!!! I bet she wished she had it these past few days!! Although they tell us fall really isn't here, it sure feels like it!!

Labor Day Weekend at Shady Hollow was, well, HOT and WINDY, and not uneventful!! But, we conquered and endeared all through all of that! I want to personally thank you all for coming out in the heat and wind!! And, having a BBQ or hotdog to go along with that on Monday!! We have one more Sunday to go top off the season, and it sounds like a cool one, but no need to worry!! I think I have plenty of coats for everyone!!!

No need to worry about being "dog tired", as I found this stroller full!!! I could only capture a couple, but there were more dogs than kids in this load! Very cute!!! I would have liked to crawl in with them, if only they had air conditioning!!!

Much to our surprise, the "silent partner" was also out roaming about. Yes, it was her, the one and only Karen Jones!! It's always such a treat to visit with her! I know her schedule is busy, but I was able to make her sit down for one quick photo before she got away!! Kind of like a fish story isn't it, but at least I have some proof this time, right Karen!! Make sure you give Karen a call and tell her you saw her on the Internet!!

Lots of vendors this three day weekend, here are some of the things you missed!!!

Duane and Sue have awesome glassware!

Kathy always has great jewelry to choose from!

Our vendor picnic once again was a great success!! Thanks to everyone for staying late, bringing such great food and to Dave J. for being a great griller in that heat!! Al and Diane might have to plant a little more corn next year just to feed us all!! I think we'd all agree we can't wait to do it again!!

LABOR DAY THREE DAY WEEKEND!!!

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SHADY WEAR!!

About three months ago, it seemed summer would never get here...now, here we are, nearing the "end of summer", or the "dog days of summer". The weather forecast is good for an excellent three day weekend, with temperatures in the 80's, what a beautiful way to "end" an awesome flea market season!! Just a reminder, Shady Hollow's official last day is Sunday, September 7, so you do have one last chance at getting that bargain!! Shady Hollow will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so whether you choose to come, one, two, or all three days, I'm positive you'll find something that suits your needs!!!

Better late than never, I finally received a shipment of "Shady Wear"!!! You can get yours at my shoppe, KittyKelli's! Stop by and take a look, you might find something to show your support of the flea market over the winter months!! Hoodies and t-shirt in both long and short sleeve varieties! Hopefully in a size and color to fit your fancy!! A limited supply is available!!

And, just when you thought Labor Day weekend was only about summer ending, a little information about the holiday itself! Hope to see you this weekend at the flea! Stop back for more information and sights about what's going on, upcoming dates, etc.!!!

The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.

In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!

COUNT DOWN............

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Just a note, if you would prefer to e-mail than leave a comment, I can always be reached at atchk@loretel.net. The count down is on!!! There are three weekends remaining!! Make your shopping lists and check them twice!! The final market of the season is Sunday, September 7! There will be a three day market over Labor Day, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 30, 31, and September 1. This is commonly a very busy weekend, come early and don't be hasty about your decision to buy..........things go fast, so don't hesitate or hem and haw!!! Buy it!!! It may not be there upon your return!!!

Many shops have already begun having some sales, so come out and see what they have to offer, even before the Labor Day Weekend!!

Take a close look!!! YES!! That is snow!!! And this weekend as temperatures hit the 90 degree mark, we probably could have used some of that coolness, maybe!!! I just wanted to give you all a little reminder of what lies ahead, and what we just gave up, a few short days ago. This was what the flea looked like on April 28.....just four short months ago. This is Vic and Sue's building, so you can gain your bearings!! We were all wondering if we would be able to get our wares to the flea market in time and get set up, let alone if the flea market would be able to open Memorial Weekend without a foot, at least, of snow on the ground!! Well, here we are with three, did I say three??? Short weekends left......it's been another great season for all of us and on behalf of all the vendors want to thank YOU, our customers for coming out and sharing the season with us. It's been great to see your faces all summer!! It doesn't stop there!!! Plans are in the works for a great Fall Festival and we're putting the final touches on that, so stay in touch here, or ask your favorite vendor about that! It will be the first weekend in October, so mark your calendars!!!

In any event, I wanted to share some of the great pictures of what you may have seen, or missed this past weekend at Shady Hollow! These outdoor, or indoor if you so choose, flags continue to be so popular!! And this one would warm anyone's heart!! The center of this sunflower moves gracefully in the wind. The colors are so vibrant and welcoming and well, and perfect for the upcoming fall season. If you are an avid flag collector like me, you need to get to the flea and get this one before they're gone, and the flea market season is gone as well!!!

Another great thing about Shady Hollow is the people!! When I arrived this Saturday night to do some prep work, I saw all these beautiful gladiolas lined up along Beth's building. Well, come to learn they were actually going to be sold by Pam. This is a sure sign of fall, as glads are a fall blooming flower in Minnesota. They have always been a favorite of mine, especially the orange and yellow, they were a staple in my wedding bouquets some 27 years ago!!

Well, these two happy campers, Lorraine and Ruth, are great customers of mine and were more than happy to join in the fun!! They didn't believe that a vendor would just let me take pictures of them with their wares!! I'll let you guess which one wanted to whop me over the head with her flowers!!! Right Ruth?!!! Huh...Ruth just happens to be on the right too!!! Thanks for being such good sports, you guys really do look great! I love the flowers!!!

Oh, I forgot to mention, they were only $1.00 a stem!!! At that price, buy a whole bucket full!!! Hope you were able to get some before they were gone!!! Hope you can bring more next week, Pam!!!

Walking into Shady Hollow, this fish out of water happened to catch my eye!! I had to ask Larry to step aside so I could capture this beauty on film! Apparently this is a replica of the State record, which would weigh in at close to 54 pounds..........54 pounds, that's equivalent to four newborn children, or a small child!!! The measurements were approximately 51 inches in length and 29 inches in girth. A true monster! I will let you do some thinking and calculating on that one!! Apparently the fish was quickly revived and returned to her haunts on Minnesota's Lake Mille Lacs. It was caught in the early morning hours, around 5:00 a.m. Due to that, they were unable to certify the weight on a certified scale as they did not want to risk the health of the fish. My fist fit easily into the mouth of this fish and I kept thinking of my feet dangling off an inner tube with this swimming below. The thought of "jaws" suddenly came to mind!!! BUT, just one more thing you can see it at Shady Hollow!!!! She was a beauty!!!

A GREAT DAY AT SHADY HOLLOW!

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MUSCLE CARS!!!

I wanted to say a special thanks to the Lake Country Cruisers of Pelican Rapids, the Richwood Rodders of Richwood, Minnesota, and the Midnight Cruisers of Detroit Lakes, as well as the individual car owners who all brought their cars to Shady Hollow today to share their cars with all of us!!

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THE STUDEBAKER

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CHEVELLE'S

Congratulations to Neal of Detroit Lakes' Midnight Cruisers on his recent 1st Class placing in Grand Rapids!! Looks like your hard work has paid off Neal, and it shows!!! Neal has restored a 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible.

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Chad's 1972 Chevelle SS is always a show favorite. Thanks for bringing it to Shady Hollow, Chad!! Pristine as always!!

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PONTIAC GTO (GRAN TURISMO OMOLOGATO)

If there's one thing you may have learned from my blog today, let it be that!!! You may be wondering how I know this, or if it in true, and yes, it is!! In fact the letters "GTO" stand for "Gran Turismo Omologato" which translates into "Grand Touring Homologated" or "approval" for racing. You see, I have been married to a Pontiac enthusiast for 27 years now, and we have owned a 1970 GTO for.......well, longer than that! That makes this black beauty a favorite of mine from our car show!! Thanks for bringing this one out!! I'm not sure who the owner of this 1970 is, but it made my day!

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CORVETTE

The classic Corvette - a two seater! No room for passengers!! I actually had a 1976 once upon a time. Just guessing, this may be close to that year, correct me if I'm wrong! A classic in any event!

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CHEVY CAMARO

Allen from Lake Country Cruisers brought his Chevy Camaro Convertible. Can anyone else tell he specializes in paint???? Don't hesitate to get in touch with him if you have a special project you need some advice on!!

THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW!

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1939 Master Deluxe

The weekend for the Shady Hollow Classic Car Show is here!! Just a reminder.....our flea market is a two day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3!!!

Saturday boasts a classic car show, so bring your pride and joy out!! This is a drive-in show, no entry fee, a fun day for all! An event that allows you to show off your collector car to those of us who are less fortunate! We'll be able to reminisce about days gone by!! No entry fees, just a fun day at the flea!!! The car show is slated to run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., but you're more than welcome to come early, or stay late! Shady Hollow is an open air flea market, with approximately 20 permanent shoppes, so the sky's the limit, there are no rules, so to speak, and if there were, what the heck, rules were made to be broken!!!

This Master Deluxe may just very well be one of the beauties you will see! In 1939 the Master Deluxe was the top of the line at Chevrolet. The two door Town Sedan was a top seller. A steering column mounted shift lever was option, a floor mount shift lever was standard equipment.

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HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND AT THE SHADY HOLLOW CLASSIC CAR SHOW!!!

P.S. ~ REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CAR!!!

CLASSIC CAR SHOW & TWO DAY MARKET!

2008-07-24T17:26:00.010-05:00

I wanted to get this post in early so you can plan your weekend accordingly!!!

Along with a two day flea market the weekend of August 2 and 3, we will be hosting a Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 2. Area car clubs have been invited to attend and hopefully the extended forecast will hold with a beautiful sunny, summer day for lookers and shoppers alike! So, if you know of someone looking to show off their pride and joy, spread the word about this great opportunity!!

Even if you don't have a beauty like this 1955 Chevy Belair Convertible, you can bring whatever you have garaged!! I think there's a little car buff in all of us just waiting to escape!! You might even get to sneak a peak at this one if she makes it to the flea! Hopefully the day will be sunny enough so she can really show off her interior and have the top down!!

We're not trying to compete with Barret Jackson here, just a fun filled day with a walk down memory lane! So get your chrome polished up and drive the short distance to Shady Hollow and share your dream with the rest of us!!

Hope to see you Saturday, August 2!!

WELCOME NEW VENDORS!

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It's always exciting to see new vendors at Shady Hollow! There were several this weekend and this one happened to catch my eye!

There are several little traveling trailers like this and at first glance I thought it was one of those, but it was not!! The painted flamingos on the trailer kind of summed that up!!

Fun Victorian wares and a pink theme made this booth an especially fun stop over the weekend. "The Lavender Patch" is from Bismarck and JoAnn said this is one of her first weekends at Shady Hollow. I guess I just assumed she will be back as her antiquities were unique, fun, eye catching and affordable!

Thanks for coming to Shady Hollow JoAnn!! Hope to see you again real soon!!

CHERYL LYNN GALLERY

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CHERYL LYNN GALLERY!!

There was a lot of buzz over the weekend about the new merchandise at Cheryl Lynn's so I thought I should go check it out!! Not only does she have some awesome new clothing in, but she has been busy at her work bench as well! I don't know where she finds the time and energy to get all this work done, but she does an amazing job!!

Great quality jewelry, that is sure to be collectible, at a great price!

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A great new collection of dresses too!! Better hurry, these are going quick!!

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A SECOND LOCATION!

Please be sure to visit Cheryl Lynn's second location at Crystal Lida Resort, 26389 County Highway 4, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. (7 miles west of Vergas).

Summer Hours: Thur-Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4

DAPPER DAN!

2008-07-21T04:00:00.015-05:00

Maybe some of you have heard of Dapper Dan, maybe not! Well, I had the pleausure of being introduced to him this weekend at Shady Hollow! He actually made his way into my shoppe! He wasn't exactly what I was thinking, with some of the movies that are out, and I think there is a rendition of Dapper Dan "hair creme" as well! I did stumble across Dressy Bessy, whom I remember, who dated Dapper Dan at some point!!!

This particular Dapper Dan was actually a child's toy, manufactured in the early 1910's by Louis Marx. The official name is Dapper Dan Coon Jigger. It is a wind up tin toy and is a dancing toy by the tin toy magnate. Excellent colorful and detailed lithography on this version of one of the many Jim Crow era Jigger toys. Lehmann, Strauss and Unique Art all had versions of this toy, the Marx is actually more uncommon. This particular Dapper Dan stands about 10 1/2 inches tall. It has a center metal rod it dances on. This is a great early tin toy from Louis Marx and from a nice addition to anyone's collection of early Marx toys.

It was nice to see in person and fun to see this highly sought after item at Shady Hollow in Detroit Lakes! It is heard this item came from an auction near the Pelican Rapids, MN area. Values on this wind up toy can be upwards of $1,500.00, because this one has the box in pristine condition as well!! Very unique!! You never know what you'll find at Shady Hollow!!!

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SHADY HOLLOW TWO DAY WEEKEND!!!

2008-07-14T09:05:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder that this weekend, July 19 and 20, is a TWO DAY WEEKEND at Shady Hollow!! The forecast at this point is good, so whether you want to set up or come out and shop, you have both Saturday and Sunday to get it done!!

With only EIGHT flea market days left, the flea market season is, well, not almost over, but going by fast!!! Plan your weekends accordingly and come out and spend them with us!!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS TWO DAY WEEKEND!!!

A SHADY WEEKEND!

2008-07-14T08:35:00.007-05:00

We'd like to thank you all for coming out this past weekend! The weather turned out great for another fun weekend of bargain hunting at Shady Hollow!!

Once again I ran into some great people who were out shopping! Of note, Wayne and his granddaughter, Tegan, stopped by my shoppe to say hi while they were out shopping! They are from Pelican Rapids and had just finished off a weekend of Turkey Days and a high school reunion there! Not sure how they managed to fit in Shady Hollow, but glad they stopped in to say hi! Isn't Tegan CUTE!!!

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I also caught up with Dave and Ardy's daughters while they were out buying. It was nice to see their bright smiling faces so early in the morning! I think they have been taught well and am sure they live by Ardy's motto, "sometimes a bad day at the lakes, is a good day at the market". And of course, we all know, the early bird gets the worm! Welcome back to Detroit Lakes girls!!! It's good to see Sue, Heather and Kjerstin again! Make sure you say hi if you see them wandering about the market!

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I also caught up with a long time friend and co-worker, Carlos, although I'm not sure where his wife, Kelly, was. I'm sure she wasn't far behind!! You may see them scouting the flea for bargains, or just milling about. I haven't seen them with too many purchases, although I know they have made many trips to the car. Like many of us, they are much too wise to be carrying their purchases about!!! I actually saw him near this wonderful garden art, so we might have a better understanding why he wasn't carrying his purchases.....right Carlos?!!! It's always great to see you at Shady Hollow!! Thanks for coming out! But remember, no hablo espanol!

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I hadn't yet met Judy, Ann Odegaard's daughter. Ann is a vendor in one of the shoppe's among the Highway 59 cabins. Judy brought some of her beautiful perennials this day, hopefully she will bring them again, as I forgot to pick up my Monarda (Bee Balm). Sorry Judy!!! Do you see any resemblance here?!!! Hope you had a great day together at Shady Hollow!! Maybe Mary can make it out one day too!!! Make sure you stop by and say hi to Ann to see what wares she has available for sale, and of course to see which daughter she has with her on a particular Sunday!!

MINNESOTA SUMMER....

2008-07-14T08:23:00.004-05:00

While driving to Shady Hollow over the weekend, something pink and beautiful caught my eye in the ditch amongst the vast greenery. I continued to drive about a half mile and thought to myself, could those really have been Lady's Slippers?? I haven't seen a real Lady's Slipper in over ten years. I had to turn around and satisfy my wondering mind to see if it truly was. You see, the pink Lady's Slipper is the Minnesota State flower, and highly regarded and protected. They can't be picked or dug up, and it is on rare occasion that one is seen!

The ditch grass is quite tall this time of year, as we've had quite a bit of rain as well. I'm actually surprised the ditch hasn't been mowed either. Yep, that's what they were!! It was actually about 9:00 o'clock at night, and I didn't have my camera with either. In this part of Minnesota, believe it or not, it does stay daylight until almost 10:00 p.m., but it didn't leave me enough time to get home and get my camera. I was worried the night's rain would damage these delicate Orchid flowers more, so I wouldn't be able to get a much sought after picture! But, to my surprise, I awoke to a beautiful sunny Saturday!! Off I went and captured a few shots of our beautiful State Flower, the Pink Showy Lady's Slipper! Here are some facts and thanks for letting me share!!

The showy lady's slipper is Minnesota's state flower. Since 1925, the state has regulated the collection and commercial sale of this species. The showy lady's-slipper is one of 43 orchid species that grow in Minnesota. Many people consider it the most beautiful flower in the state.

The lady's slipper flowers from early June to mid-July. It flowers best in bright sunlight, although it will grow in semi-shaded areas. In its first year, this orchid grows only as tall as a pencil point. Each year, the lady's slipper may produce a half-million seeds, which are as fine as flour dust. This flower has a long life span; some may be 100 years old.

The lady's slipper grows in spruce and tamarack bogs, swamps, wet meadows, wet prairies, and cool, damp woods. It may be found anywhere in Minnesota where these habitats exist. (Well, I found these in a hot ditch along a Minnesota highway!!!)

The lady's slipper is uncommon in Minnesota. Population can be hurt by wetland drainage, road construction, tree cuttings, and illegal picking and uprooting. In addition, herbicides used on roadside areas can kill these plants. The best management is to protect the lady's-slipper's native habitat.

Fun Fact - Some people can get a rash from touching the leaves of this pretty orchid.

BIKE PARADE

2008-07-09T16:49:00.009-05:00

Thanks Mason and Kendall for all your help in getting ready for the bike parade and coloring contest, and of course for leading us on the parade route!

Our first annual kiddie parade was a success and everyone had a wonderful time! The weather cooperated and our participants had their "floats" decorated in grand style! Thank you everyone for coming out and participating!!!

Thanks to all the vendors for cheering the parade on and partaking as well! We couldn't have done it without you!! Looking forward to a bigger and better parade next year!!

There were floats of all types, but they all showed off our patriotic spirit! Many thanks to La Ditzy for being a part of our parade as well! She certainly added some spirit of her own!

Our Shady Hollow mascot, Bruiser, (St. Bernard) even got in on the act!! Of course, he is loved wherever he goes, so the parade was held up on occasion!! After the parade I found him being hosed off at the water pit!! Not a bad idea Bruiser!!! Thanks for being a part of the parade!! Hope you got some cotton candy and treats!!

GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNERS!!

2008-07-09T16:39:00.002-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to Shady Hollow and celebrated the 4th of July with us!

Also thanks to those who registered for gift certificates while KRCQ broadcast live. Names were drawn over the weekend and winners were announced and/or called. Some certificates have been mailed to those who reside out of the area.

The lucky winners are as follows:

PATINA WHITE - $25.00 CERTIFICATE:
Michelle Traiseh - Detroit Lakes

LA DE DA - $5.00 CERTIFICATE:
Deb Evans - Becker, MN
Margaret Lindquist - Detroit Lakes
Barb Olson - Detroit Lakes

THE RED SILO - $10.00 CERTIFICATE:
Cliff Hanson - Argusville, North Dakota
E. Nanette Palan - Frazee
Carol Kooyer - Dilworth

PAT'S ANTIQUES - ANTIQUE OIL LAMP:
Coni Thibodeau - Fergus Falls

CHERYL LYNN GALLERY - $10.00 CERTIFICATE:
Amy Dyrdahl - Buffalo, Minnesota
Tammy Wood - Brainerd, Minnesota
Laura Schaffer - Lacrosse, Wisconsin

SHADY HOLLOW FOOD - $5.00 CERTIFICATE:
Mike Wardlow - Glyndon
Darrell Olson - Detroit Lakes
Chuck Traiser - Grand Forks
Jody Berg - Detroit Lakes
Kjersten Scarpa - Germany
Dorothy Sanders - Moorhead

KITTY KELLI'S QVC CLOTHING - $10.00 CERTIFICATE:
Lorraine Hanson - Detroit Lakes
Clara Lefebvre - Detroit Lakes
Donna Ondracek - Fargo

4TH OF JULY!

2008-07-04T20:11:00.014-05:00

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

Thanks to all who came out and celebrated the 4th of July with us!! There is so much to share it's hard to know where to start! This will have to be a multiple post blog!!!

Thanks to David Kinderman with KRCQ for his live broadcast and informative interviews with the vendors! I hope everyone was tuned in and thanks David for an excellent broadcast! We hope to have you back again real soon!! (Get it, back!!!) More pictures of David in my blog so you know who he really is!!!

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About 10:30, our special guest, La Ditzy the Clown arrived in style! I would like to personally thank her for making the special appearance and adding so much to everyone's 4th of July!! Everyone is still talking and laughing about the addition she made to the parade and everyone's day! I sure hope you got that poo off your shoe!!!

Everyone had a great time and I think it goes to show, that you don't have to be a kid to have a good time, a good laugh and love clowns!! I even caught up with Dave, "clowning" around!!!

WHATZ IT.....GADGETS & MORE!!!!

2008-07-03T11:59:00.002-05:00

Bill Watkins, Shady Hollow’s own whatz it, gizmo and tool identifier, is a specialist in his field! Bill is known for being able to identify even the most unusual of tools and gadgets! Bill will have his shoppe open this Friday and Sunday, July 4th and 6th, and invites you to bring your questionable items by for identification.

Bill is located in the second building from the north, amongst the row of buildings that lines Highway 59. When you stop by, tell him Kitty sent you!!!

P.S. We’re still working on stumping Bill, so I hope you have something challenging for Bill to identify!!

FRUITFUL WEEKEND!!

2008-06-30T10:32:00.014-05:00

CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY

AT SHADY HOLLOW!!!

It's hard to believe it's almost the 4th of July! Does that mean summer has reached the halfway mark??? Well, it could be, but Shady Hollow is just heating up!!! Just a reminder that the market is open THREE days this upcoming weekend!! We will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, both the shoppes and outside vendors.

We have some special events in store as well!!

Live broadcast with KRCQ 102.3 Radio Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with specials from various shoppes throughout the market! Be sure to tune in for more details!!

Kiddie parade and coloring contest at 12:00 noon, starting from the center of the flea market, near the food court. Anyone can participate!! All you need is a trike/bike/float decorated for this special event!! Prizes and fun for all!!

A special appearance by a secret person, a little hint.....there may be some "clowning around" involved!!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE 4TH!!!

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It was a great weekend at the market ~ thanks for stopping by!

Do you have this in any other sizes, I heard from my back room. I turned around and started to laugh. Just how many people can fit back there, I thought to myself!! It was a pleasant surprise to see at least six customers, plus one in the dressing room! This spring I thought I was so smart and had rearranged my shoppe so tastefully to accommodate almost any crowd! Well, my apologies, and thanks for putting up with the tight quarters! I hope you all found what you were looking for, I know you did! I hope you will come back for another great shopping experience at KittyKelli's QVC Clothing outlet!

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It's a sure sign of summer when the produce starts coming out, especially the first crop of ripe summer strawberries!! Don't these look wonderful!

These didn't last long on this vendor's table! I'm sure they didn't last long on the dinner table either! Hopefully there will be more this coming weekend, the forecast looks good, for shopping and berry ripening!

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The market is always a great place for making memories, I think Ardy would agree! Her daughter, Kirsten, and family, made the trip home from Germany again, just in time for the 4th of July celebration!! I caught up with Ardy and grandaughter Mason, having a special breakfast Sunday morning, making special memories and sharing a quiet moment! Kendall and Mason always add a special flair to the flea market! Make sure you stop and say hi and check out their wares!

As always, THANKS for coming out to Shady Hollow and making it such a great place to be!!

THE HALFWAY MARK......

2008-06-27T15:52:00.002-05:00

Well, our two day market was a success! Lots of additional vendors came to set up for the two day event! The three day 4th of July market is vastly approaching, with lots of fun and surprises in the making!!

As I looked at the calendar today, I counted out the remaining market days, which I know I shouldn't do, but couldn't resist! I think the market must be at its halfway point, with nine weekends remaining.......hard to believe! Where does the time go? It doesn't even seem like we have had summer yet, we haven't!! There are still so many great finds at the flea market, and I still have some great Proven Winner plants in four inch pots available for sale!

As always, I have great pictures to post, but wanted to get some words in edgewise! There are always new vendors with new wares setting up, I suggest you come out and take a look! Pictures never seem to do any merchandise justice!! It always seems with the 4th of July holiday we see a variety of new vendors. I hope you can make it out to the market to check out these new setups!

Check back over the weekend for updated pictures and information on the upcoming 4th of July weekend!! Hope to see you this Sunday!!

ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND!

2008-06-08T19:27:00.015-05:00

Even though the temps weren't soaring, there always seems to be a demand for Snow Cones!! I don't know about you, but there's just something about shaved ice with flavor! I think my favorite is the blue raspberry, but there are so many, it's hard to decide! I had a "taste" of lime today, that was mighty tasty too! I think there's a bubblegum flavor as well, I should probably get the flavor run down for you, that way you can be prepared before you get in line! I'll check with Angela and Spencer on that! Don't these cones look great? Something to reflect on when and if the temps get into the 90's!!!! Check back next week for the secrets of Cotton Candy!!

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Thanks for spending another great Sunday with us at Shady Hollow! Lots of great things to see and eat, as usual! There was an abundance of great flowers to finish off those planters and flower beds that might need a spot of color, thanks to Lori of Glyndon, among other floral vendors that also made it out! We haven't had much of a growing season yet, but you wait, we'll hit the 80's yet this growing season!! Plus prices at $1.50 a four inch pot for Proven Winners, how can you go wrong?!!! THANKS LORI!!!

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One of our favorite caricaturists was back as well. I even caught Bracken, from Cotton Lake Tile, taking a short break and getting his likeness sketched! We'll have to make sure we stop by to see how it turned out and how he has it displayed in his shoppe!!

CHANCE MEETINGS!

2008-06-08T19:16:00.005-05:00

(Uncle Ray, KittyKelli, My Dad)

Well, the opportunities for making memories and having chance meetings just keep on coming! This Sunday my dad happened by with my uncle, Ray, from Alabama! What a surprise and a treat to see them both! Uncle Ray has apparently been trying to adjust to our cold Minnesota weather and has been wearing some type of parka! He arrived in Minnesota Wednesday night and will be here for another week or so, so I hope our weather shapes up to give him a nice welcome!

I hope you enjoyed your time at Shady Hollow and the great State of Minnesota and found some great deals as well!

UPCOMING WEEKEND.......

2008-06-07T13:58:00.004-05:00

As I drove to the market Friday night, in an effort to get things ready for the upcoming market on Sunday, much to my surprise, there off to the right was the much awaited Shady Hollow billboard!! It's great! I knew it was going to be, well, breathtaking! Yes, it's just a billboard, but a lot of work and effort went into the planning to get this vinyl wrapped wonder up! I think people were actually starting to doubt if I had really placed an order for it, but yep, there it is, bigger than life!! I think it adds so much to the mighty oaks it's nestled amongst!! I hate to tip people off, but watch for it on your way to the market! That way you know you're almost there!! You'll have to let me know which roadway it's on, I can't give away all the details!!

On a personal note, I would like to thank those vendors who contributed to this endeavor. A lot of planning and team work went into this billboard and I for one, think our efforts paid off! A big THANK YOU from me!!

See you this weekend!

~KittyKelli~

A LOOK AHEAD...

2008-06-02T18:43:00.004-05:00

It seems there is always something new and upcoming at Shady Hollow. In closing this weekend, I want to remind you of the first upcoming two day weekend! It is just three weekends away and will take place Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22. If you know of someone that is contemplating setting up, mention this to them...this two day weekend would be a great opportunity to give Shady Hollow a try! Or, for you to make a weekend to come to the Lakes for a great two day market and hopefully we'll have some warm weather to get the lake temperatures up there for some boating fun too!

STITCHES IN TIME

2008-06-02T18:33:00.004-05:00

Julia has been a shoppe owner at Shady Hollow for many years. She has great handmade clothing and accessories and invites you to stop by and say hi! She is located in the north row of buildings and can't be missed with her great smile and personality!

SECOND WEEKEND

2008-06-02T18:15:00.005-05:00

The second weekend again brought some surprise visitors! It's getting to be a common occurrence! Again, I hope your flea market experience brought you some special memories and special market finds! I am pictured here with Hope and Rand, originally from Audubon, who happened by Dani's Honey, which is next to me. Luckily I had my camera ready just for the occasion! Thanks for coming out to the flea market and spending the day with all of us!

I was also able to roam about the set-up field and talk to some of the shoppers. I met up with these two fine young lads, actually ran into them down every row!! Although they hadn't found their treasure yet, they did tell me they were "good at bs'n and drinking coffee"! They were good shoppers and a treasure trove themselves. Good sports about having their picture taken so early in the morning!! If I didn't have a shop to run, I'm sure they would have been great fun to hang out with for the duration of the flea market! If you see them out roaming, drinking coffee and bs'n, make sure you say hi and mention you saw them on the flea market blog!!

Shortly after noon I happened to glance out my window and noticed Don Trieglaff pondering the day.........well, I had to go out and see exactly what it was he was having such difficulty in deciding! Actually, Dar was nearby to keep him on the straight and narrow! I never did get to the bottom if it, I think he may have been taking a nap with his eyes open!! You may know the Treiglaff's from the Frazee area, but they frequent Shady Hollow quite often. Again, say hi if you see them happen by, they have been business owners in the area for many areas, and I for one know they don't bite!! Don currently has a couple business ventures going I'm sure he'd love to talk to you about! Thanks Don and Dar for coming to Shady Hollow!!

WEEKEND TWO...

2008-06-02T17:55:00.012-05:00

Some great pink depression to add to your collection! What a great find!

We missed you this second weekend at the flea!! It was a beautiful weekend, weather wise, and there were lots of great finds! Additional new vendors were here showing off their wares, along with some of our favorites! And, of course, lots of good food as well! I'll share some of the pictures again this week, just to show what you missed!!

The McMahon's returned with some great depression glass and Fiesta on their tables. If you weren't the early bird, much of it was gone by day's end! Rest assured, they'll be back with another table full for your choosing! Great colors for any of today's kitchen!!

The lines always seem to be long at the food vendors, I guess who could resist a great hamburger, which are actually being grilled and not fried this year, topped with cheese, bacon and all the fixings! This Sunday the temperatures were also great for a snow cone, blue raspberry would be my choice!! And again, who could pass up a baker's dozen of Lil' Orbits????

I hope you will make it out next week for some great weather, fun and frivolity!

MEMORIAL WEEKEND KICKOFF!!

2008-05-25T20:47:00.009-05:00

Well, the long awaited weekend is finally here and so far we've had awesome weather! It rained Saturday night and today was absolutely beautiful, a little on the hot side for some, but we'll take it! No snow, no rain! We couldn't ask for anything better!

On behalf of all the vendors, I'd like to thank you all for coming to the Market today, whether to shop, browse, visit, have a bite to eat, or see what was new. We all appreciate it so much! And in appreciation, I'd also like to take a minute to thank Dave for all his hard work, although it's not over yet! I don't think any of stop for a minute and realize all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes not just for the vendors, but for the owners, Dave and Ardy, as well as Karen. There seems to be months of preparation, and not all of it fun, that go into grounds keeping, building upkeep, equipment maintenance, getting vendors set up in buildings, telephone service, garbage dumpsters, porta-potties, the list goes on and on. So if you see Dave around, make sure you give him a BIG thanks! And on the porta-potty note, please use the garbage cans for garbage, pop cans, etc. Have you ever stopped to think who has to get that garbage out of there that can't be sucked out by the pumping truck.........yep, that's right.......DAVE!!! So, I want to say, THANKS DAVE!!! Thanks for all you do, and then some!!

Onto the market! The weekend was great! It was great to see all the vendors come back and meet many new vendors. It is really a time to reflect on many great seasons of buying and selling, meeting new friends, and cacamaraderie. While standing outside my shop today selling, I heard a voice.........no, not a voice from above, but a voice I know. In my head I knew that voice from the past.........yes, it was Diana Dugger!! A long time family and school friend that I haven't seen in years. She shared that this was the first time she had ever been to Shady Hollow!! Well, can you imagine! What an exciting thing, not only to meet great friends, actually someone I consider to be more like a sister, but someone that lived in Detroit Lakes her whole life and had NEVER been to Shady Hollow?!!! See, there is proof!! Some people in DL don't even know it exists!! We need to spread and share the word!!!

Gosh, what would we do without Shady Hollow???!!! Where will all these memories be made and stored?! I hope you had a chance to make and share some of your own memories this weekend! I hope you had a great Memorial Weekend and hope to see you in the upcoming weekends. Remember the two day Saturday/Sunday markets as well!! Let us know if there is something you would like to see at Shady Hollow! Thanks for making it a great place to be!!

~KittyKelli~

ROASTED ALMONDS

2008-05-25T20:02:00.008-05:00

Connie and Brad have been bringing their roasted almonds to the Market for many years. If you can walk by without buying some, please let me know how you can resist the temptation! Again, there is something mysterious about the process of these sugar coated treats, especially if you can get them warm out of the roaster!!

They also have homemade salsa and the best barbeque sauce you will ever find! Try it on chicken, pork, even steak! You won't be sorry!! They need to provide it in larger than pint jars!!!

LIL' ORBITS

2008-05-25T19:36:00.008-05:00

LIL' ORBITS - YUM YUM!!!

Grant and Logan returned to the Market again with their spiffy Lil' Orbits (mini donut) machine. Well, try as I might to get the secret recipe, they just wouldn't share it! Kind of like the talking dog.......only there was no dog talking this weekend!!! I was able, however, to get some shots of the donuts in motion, so if you get the urge, you can try this at home, but at $3.00 a dozen, I suggest you motor on down to the flea market and pick up a few bags! They are to die for andthey will be there throughout the summer to satisfy your urge for the holeless wonders!! I'll try and find out just what they do with all the holes, so tune in for further updates!! Couldn't you just go for a bag now??? Would you like yours with sugar or without?? Maybe I could make a call and wake Grant or Logan up, they wouldn't mind, I'm sure of it! It's quite the operation, stop by and take a look for yourself!!! I bet if you asked, they'd even give you a sample doughnut!!

THE RED SILO

2008-05-25T19:21:00.010-05:00

We opened our doors for the first time Memorial Day weekend 2008. Our shoppe is the Red Silo. We are very excited to be a new addition to Shady Hollow. Our shoppe carries a wide variety of unique items, including gifts, antiques, candles, jewelry, photography by Todd, as well as food items, many of which are made in North Dakota and Minnesota.

We feature original photography which has been taken locally. Photo restoration is also a service we provide.

You can visit our website for more information about THE RED SILO at http://www.theredsilo.com/. We hope to see you soon!

~ Todd and Bobbi Jo ~

ERICKSON'S ANTIQUES

2008-05-25T19:15:00.002-05:00

We are Allen and Diane and have been a part of Shady Hollow for many years.

We deal in Antiques and Primitives and you can find us on the west side of the market, amongst the big oak tree, along County Highway 17! Please be sure to stop by and say hi and check out what treasures we have found for you! We hope you had a great day shopping the flea market this great Memorial Weekend ~ shopping doesn't get much better than this!!

RUGS BY DONNA

2008-05-25T19:01:00.005-05:00

Hi - my name is Donna and this is my first year at Shady Hollow. I feel very fortunate to be a part of the market. Some of the items I sell include handwoven rugs, bibs, flannel blankets and birch bark baskets.

I enjoy working with the owners and the customers as well. Over the years my family and friends have told me stories and tales about Shady Hollow, the people and the happy feeling you get when you are here.

They have made a believer out of me! Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of Shady Hollow Market! ~Donna~

MARKET OPENING!!!

2008-05-19T08:20:00.009-05:00

I hope your opening fishing went well and you are enjoying our short spring! Hopefully we will not have any more snow!! We had enough over winter to last us a couple! With only a week to go until the kick off of opening weekend at Shady Hollow Flea Market, many vendors have been getting their buildings and wares ready for you to shop! If you need to contact me, you can always e-mail me ~ atchk@loretel.net. Please feel free to leave a message for any vendor in the comments section under their description as well!

This year brings some changes at the Flea Market, including new vendors with great new products, the addition of two day Markets each month, which will include Saturdays and Sundays:
June 21 & 22
July 19 & 20
August 2 & 3
We hope you plan to come out and help us kick off another great flea market season this weekend! Remember that cotton candy, how about those roasted almonds??? Hankering for a great home cooked hamburger, perhaps with fried onions? Well, it's all there, ready to go!! Maybe chase it down with some iced tea or pink lemonade!

So far the forecast looks great!! Although we know we can never hold them to that! Be sure to stop by and say hi! This is a sure sign of summer!

SEE YOU AT THE FLEA!!!

SHADY HOLLOW 2008 SEASON

2008-04-28T17:22:00.008-05:00

With the official start of the 2008 Flea Market season just three....yes, three...weeks away, you would normally find us vendors hustling and hurrying to get ready for the season. Well, it seems we have suffered somewhat of a setback with this weekend's 18 inch plus snowfall! I keep looking at the calendar to make sure I have it on the right month, and people keep assuring me that yes, that's correct, it IS April 28th!!

So, I told myself today, that yes, that no matter what the day brought, I needed to trek out to my building, KittyKelli's at the flea market and get some work done, no matter what!! Well, I thought I would share some pictures of what I found upon my arrival today, Monday ~ April 28!!

I discovered I wasn't the first to make the trek, possibly not even the second!! At least the sun was out to greet me! And in reality, the temperature wasn't that bad, but the snow was deep and there were four foot drifts in places I've never seen drifts before! This must have been a wind from a direction we've never had!

If you look closely, way in the background in this shot, you can see Deb's shop, the yellow one, LaDeDa.........just last week she was so excited about being able to "drive out" in anticipation of getting ready and stocked, ha!! She shouldn't have waited!!

My shop, KittyKelli's, is the one you can see here, on the left, with the green roof. Here I am, at the road, contemplating my entrance....I actually could have probably driven in, if it wouldn't have been for about two, three feet drifts! I decided not to chance it........didn't want to be stuck at the flea market for the week until it all melts, and there's talk of more snow this Friday, which will be May 2nd!!

In closing today, all of the vendors would like to encourage and welcome you to Shady Hollow Flea Market this season. We know that gas prices are soaring, along with other goods and services. We hope you will check us out and enjoy your visit, find a great bargain, enjoy some great home cooked food, or escape from the strain of every day life, if even for a day!

If you have a question or comment for any of us, please feel free to leave it on any of our comment sections. We will do our best to accommodate any special requests and keep our prices affordable. We want to keep the flea market a fun, enjoyable, family event!

WELCOME TO SHADY HOLLOW 2008!!!

O'SUZANNE'S

2008-04-26T10:47:00.005-05:00

Welcome to my shop at Shady Hollow Flea Market. My name is Suzanne and you will find me nestled in the row of buildings along Highway 59.

I have been an avid participant in the flea market for many years and in recent years acquired
a building to provide more exciting merchandise for you!

Please be sure to stop by and take a look at the vast selection of bracelets, necklaces, beads, handbags and other sundries I have available for sale! I always look forward to seeing everyone at the flea market!

JOHNSON HONEY COMPANY

2008-04-14T20:49:00.006-05:00

Hi! I am Dani Johnson, a beekeeper from Callaway, Minnesota. Honey and beekeeping have been a family tradition since 1918. We have been bringing home grown honey and products to families for generations!

Not all honey is created equal! There is spun honey, dark honey, light honey, etc. It all depends on the clover the bees have access to! Stop by and we can talk about this and other facts about beehives!

Many sweet treats from nature await you right down the road at Shady Hollow! Also visit us at our location in Callaway, Minnesota at 14 Manitoba Street!

COTTON LAKE TILE

2008-04-14T20:44:00.001-05:00

Bracken Rourke

Cotton Lake Tile

Cotton Lake Tile is a custom tile company producing unique, one of a kind tiles. The tile is durable enough for home, commercial or outdoor use. Select from an endless combination of styles, sizes, single or multi-color, and distinct glazes. The possibilities are endless!! Cotton Lake Tile is experienced in designing and producing tile for kitchens, back splashes, murals, mosaics, swimming pool accents, decorative wall art, furniture, and many other tile accessories that may be customized to match a new or existing color theme.

Whether the tiles are handmade or commercial bisque tiles that are modified with a glazing and re-firing process, all work is performed exclusively by me, owner Bracken Rourke. You can be assured of the highest quality, one of a kind tile. A current price list and other information may be found on my website, http://www.cottonlaketile.com.

I hope to meet you at my shop at Shady Hollow Flea market! Thanks for stopping by.

Express yourself
with an original
tile creation!!!

THE PEGGARY

2008-04-14T20:25:00.006-05:00

The Peggary is a quaint shop nestled amongst the mighty oaks of Shady Hollow. A shoppe you certainly don't want to miss as you stroll through the vast number of vendors at this market.

Peg also has a second location across from Hotel Shoreham, be sure to check that location out while you are at the Lakes!!

They have designed the LakeGirl line of clothing, which has been a big hit of both the young and old at heart!

Be sure to stop in and say hi to Peg and Gary during your visit to Shady Hollow!

PATINA WHITE

2008-04-14T20:17:00.004-05:00

Welcome to Patina White ~ where you'll find a refreshing blend of casual home decor, whimsical wearables and unique, artist made jewelry ranging from collage pendants to bracelets and necklaces created from found objects recycled!

My name is Beth, I hope to meet you at Shady Hollow!

Please visit my website at http://www.patinawhite.com/

CHERYL LYNN GALLERY

2008-04-14T20:13:00.001-05:00

Cheryl Lynn

Cheryl Lynn is an Arizona jewelry artist specializing in sterling silver and gold, accenting her unusual designs with precious and semi-precious stones. She loves to travel in South and Central America. These journeys inspire her whimsical and colorful style.
Cheryl Lynn apprenticed with professional gold and silversmiths at a very young age. Since then she has owned and managed small fine craft shops and participated in art shows across the country.

Awards include First Place in Show at Minneapolis Institute of Art Rose Fete, First Place in fine jewelry at the Mill Avenue Street Fair in Tempe, Arizona, and an Honorable Mention at the Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Professional artist for over 20 years.

Be sure to visit my web page at http://www.cheryllynn.com

LA DE DA

2008-04-14T20:04:00.000-05:00

Welcome to LaDeDa! When you come to Shady Hollow, you will find me in the yellow shoppe on the northeast corner of the property. I'm hard to miss, and you'll miss out on some wonderful things for your cabin, house or yourself if don't stop in! There are plenty of items to choose from, whether for yourself or a friend!

My name is Deb, the owner of LaDeDa, please stop in and say hi!

KITTYKELLI'S QVC CLOTHING OUTLET

2008-04-13T10:51:00.000-05:00

Hi, I am Kelli, also known as KittyKelli, proprietor of KittyKelli's QVC clothing. I have been a vendor at Shady Hollow Flea Market for........well, going on my fourth year now I think!!

I have been bringing outlet priced QVC clothing to you for as many years, and closed my store in downtown Detroit Lakes almost two years ago. Hard to believe!

A new shopping Experience! Offering quality women's clothing and accessories at outlet store pricing from television's number one shopping channel! Women's sizes XS - 3X! Dennis Basso, Quacker Factory, and Denim & Co. are some of the designers you may find! Designer inspired handbags, as well as Joan Rivers, Nolan Miller and Kirk's Folly jewelry to accessorize your every need!!

Also open by special appointment. Please feel free to contact me at any time about special showings or appointments at (218) 841-1665. I can also be e-mailed at kittykelli@loretel.net.

Thanks for stopping by, we'll see you at the flea!!