Construction moves Uptown Art Fair to Bachman's

Construction had caused the Uptown Art Fair to be canceled, but then it was moved to Bachman's on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis to keep the fair going. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.

Uptown Art Fair kicks off with new location

The Uptown Art Fair moved to a new location after widespread construction initially canceled the event. The fair can now be enjoyed this weekend at the parking lot of Bachman's Floral, Home & Garden Center located at 6010 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 4.

Go back in time at the Old Time Harvest in Jordan

Fire up the threshers! The Scott/Carver Threshers Association is hosting the 60th Old Time Harvest with a goal of preserving agricultural history by firing up the antique machinery to demonstrate what farm-life was like 100 years ago. The festival runs Aug. 2, 3 and 4 on the grounds across the street from the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. It’s $10 for adults for the whole weekend and free for kids under 12. Each morning starts with a pancake breakfast.

Chef Yia Vang opens the doors of Vinai

One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year is finally here. Vinai is open now in the Sheridan Neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. It’s named after the refugee camp in Thailand where Vang’s parents met and where he was born. The restaurant honors both of his parents by utilizing their recipes and methods of woodfire cooking. It’s located at 1300 2nd St. NE, the former location of Dangerous Man Brewing. Vang is a James Beard Finalist. He also runs Union Hmong Kitchen which has two locations, one in the North Loop and one on West Lake Street. He will also serve Hmong food once again at the Minnesota State Fair.