2023 Market Overview
Artists vending
237 artists applied and participated with the majority vending multiple weeks
Another 212 vending spots were sponsored by the market, free to artists
We made it a point to seek out and include artists from the Deaf and HOH community and plan to expand on that
Other performances
Sobriety Sounds, A sober musicians organization
Dangerous Signs,
Deaf Stage, Comedian Tom Willard, Freddie Doless, Fred Michael Beam
Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester
Carnival Parade,
FLX Theatre444 performances from Geneva ( Fringe Fest )
Porta Globe Puppet Show
Jazz quartette & Swing Dancing, multiple times
Open Mic Stage ( busking ) hosted over 30 different musical artist with many returning several times.
Jugglers
English Folk Dancers
Latin Dancers
Colombian Dancers
Contemporary Dance
HerSay Women's Stage Series
Activities
Open Mic
Dance lessons
Lawn games
Hula Hooping
Board games
Parachute games
Bowling
Chalk drawing
Art crafts paint supplies for kids
Free balloon hats
Free cotton candy
Number of weeks/events and hours the market took place
25 events scheduled 10 am to 4pm
6 events canceled due to weather
2 events closed early due to high winds
1 event closed early due to sudden thundershowers
Estimated attendance 11000 to 13000
The market is expected this to grow substantially as 2023 was the first year for the event. Most patrons saw online advertising as well as the signs posted in the downtown area. We will also be working closer with Fringe fest this season as well as more involvement with the Deaf Community and other community service organizations.
Now that proof of concept has happened more people are looking to participate.
Rochester's Seasonal Weekly Outdoor Artisan Marketplace
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