To say that the very first Indie Arts Vintage Market, every #3rdWeekend #downonPark, was a roaring success is an understatement! Word on the street is that the vendor and customer vibe was amazing as everyone spread sunshine around saying, “We have to keep this up! This is what we had in our old town and we have needed it in Aiken! Amazing breakfast sandwiches! I can’t believe that the ChickenMan is in town!” The comments list could go on and on…
The next market is this Saturday, August 18th, at 616 Park Avenue SE from 9:00am-1:00pm. According to Kristy Taylor of Material Things, who coordinates the vendor signups each month, there are twice the number of vendors signed up this month as participated during the first event. Organic dog treats, jewelry, art, food, clothes and antique vendors are all represented among the vendors. Feel Good Food Truck will be back with delicious breakfast offerings or an amazing burger. A local art group is creating a clothesline art show. A drumming group will be setting a peaceful tone from 9:00 – 10:00 so bring your drum if you want to join them. Local musicians will entertain the rest of the morning in the cafe area. And so far, the ChickenMan is back on board to show up! Follow along with the event by clicking here. New vendor information is added there and you can ask questions.
Material Things purchases a group event business license for this activity each month. This allows entrepreneurs to come try out conducting business in Aiken, make connections and build new customers. Hopefully, they will grow their businesses here and purchase their very own business license in the future!
The Indie Arts Vintage Market isn’t the only activity #downonPark this weekend. Habitat for Humanity will be open at 10 with a new consignment style pricing on their vintage furniture and housewares. Stop by the Farmers Market, the Indie Arts Vintage Market, and then visit the Train Depot to hear some great bluegrass jams!
#3rdWeekend #downonPark is shaping up to have a lot of collaboration and energy. Visit and let us know what you think! We think you are going to say it is a ton of fun.
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