A music paradise!
Homestead Pickin' Parlor
612-861-3308; Toll free: 1-800-497-FOLK
Started by husband and wife Marv and Dawn Menzel, Homestead Pickin' Parlor imagines itself to be as much a community resource as a store. It buys and sells a variety of acoustic instruments and musical accessories for those interested in folk, bluegrass and blues music. Walk in on a Saturday afternoon and you're likely to encounter a bluegrass or folk jam session occurring in the rear of the store. Please note that hours during the weekend may vary by season.
- Fax: 612-861-0085
- Hours: Mon - Thu, 10am - 9pm; Fri, Sat, 10am - 6pm; Sun, closed; Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Sun, 12pm - 5pm
- Handicap Accessible: No
- Founding Date: 1979
- Payments accepted: Cash, Debit Card, MasterCard, Personal Check, Visa
- Products: Autoharps, banjos, didgeridoos, dulcimers, mandolins, pennywhistles, sheet music, compact discs, harmonicas, tickets, music accessories
- Services: Classes, Gift certificates, Repair
- Return policy: No returns on books or instruments; other unopened merchandise may be returned at any time with a receipt
- ATM: No
- Public restrooms: No
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Private events: Yes

A must-go if you are into music of the string variety! I love Homestead Pickin' Parlor.