Summertime is a really special time where I live, in a myriad of ways. We emerge from a long cold snowy winter and we cannot be kept indoors. We dine out on patios, many now where dogs are allowed. Minnesota is special.
For my Market Friday post this week (sorry, a day late), hosted by the lovely and amazing 
These take place at multiple venues around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota. This particular one is on “The Commons” each week in the tiny town of Excelsior, which sits on the edge of Lake Minnetonka.
It’s such a lovely venue, right on the water. People with boats come and dock or just float nearby to hear the live band, which is always an awesome cover band that plays favorites from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, etc.
The rest of us bring blankets or chairs and connect up with friends to chat and hear the music. It’s hugely popular, and such a great way to spend a summer evening! And there are tons of food trucks, so you’ve got your choice of lots of great food, drink and treats.
It’s such fun to be out with friends and out and about once the weather warms up! We are absolutely giddy with happiness.
At the end of the event, everyone packs up to go home, with night falling. The food trucks all turn off their grills and hot plates, and pull their sides down and drive away. There’s a satisfying feeling in the air of time well spent, good food consumed, good music and good friends enjoyed.
I walked back across the commons, past the boats and a little outdoor ice cream shop that is super popular each summer, back toward my car. It was a lovely time of day, with lights glowing and people still out and about enjoying the end of a nice summer day.
Thank you so much for reading my Market Friday post!
Photo credits: All of the photos in this post were taken by me with my iphone and belong to me, unless otherwise noted.
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