PHILADELPHIA MARKETPLACE FALL MARKET RETURNS TO DILWORTH PARK
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Philadelphia, PA – Join the fall festivities at Dilworth Park from Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 8, 2023. The Philadelphia Marketplace Fall Market Weekend, organized by the makers of Philadelphia’s iconic Christmas Village, will pop up along with Center City District’s Harvest Weekend on the first full weekend in October. Hours will be Friday, October 6, 2023: 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023: 12:00pm - 8:00pm and Sunday, October 8, 2023: 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Come ready to shop and snack - and celebrate the start of fall in the city.
"The Fall Market is the grand finale of the Philly Marketplace series, where over 60 vibrant vendors come together to create a weekend of family fun that's nothing short of spectacular," said Project Manager Ronja Baumann. “The Fall Market has an abundance of crafts, and entertainment, making it a celebration of community and small businesses. Join us for a weekend that's not just about shopping, but about creating countless memories with loved ones amidst the start of the fall season."
The Fall Market, which will return in 2023 for its 6th season, will feature a curated selection of art and crafts vendors from the tri-state area. Together with Center City District’s Harvest Weekend activities, the market will cover the whole footprint of Dilworth Park on the West Side of City Hall. Local craftsmen, designers, merchants, and small businesses will offer their mostly handmade goods. Be excited for pumpkin spiced candles of all kinds, locally made apparel and skin care, dog treats, unique jewelry, art and crafts, and so much more! In addition to the fall themed food offerings Center City District’s Harvest Weekend will feature, the Fall Market vendors will offer delicacies like freshly roasted nuts, home-made pound cakes and cupcakes, Boa Buns, custard, and other desserts. The full lineup of vendors will be announced shortly before the event, check below for a sneak peek of our vendor selection.
Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, for a fun day out in the city celebrating all things fall! Dilworth park will be decked out with hay bales, cornstalks and pumpkins and buzzing with activities like pumpkin-painting, live performances, apple cider making for visitors of all ages all weekend long, brought to the public by Center City District!
The Philadelphia Marketplace Fall Market is a free outdoor market event, with food, drinks, and art and crafts pay as you go.
VENDORS
Beloved vendors from past years will return and will be accompanied by exciting new merchants! See below for a sneak peek of our highlight vendors, the full vendor lineup will be released about a week before the event.
*ArtbyAlicia - Art, Photography, Crafts
*Babyface Mugs - Art, Photography Crafts
*Bao & Bun - Asian Street Food
* Black Sheep Dog Treats - Pet Products
*Bluestem Botanicals - Prepackaged Cocktail Kits
*City Totes - Apparel, Hats, Accessories
*Daisy Lane Studio - Jewelry, Watches, Crystals
*Ellaful - Glass Art, Crafts
*Eric Ajama Art & Gifts - Art, Photography, Crafts
*Esenlik LLC - Art, Photography, Crafts
*Foster Philly Art - Art, Photography, Crafts
*Garden Vintage - Apparel, Hats, Accessories
*James Boyle Illustrations dba - The Philly Tarot Deck - Art, Photography, Crafts
*Lily Lough Jewelry - Jewelry, Watches
*Maker Missya - Metal, Wood, Glass, Pottery
*Philly Nuts, LLC - Food, Desserts
*Paper on Pine - Art, Photography, Crafts
*Shadowcat Jewelry - Jewelry, Watches, Crystals
*Skyseed Energy - Jewelry, Watches, Crystals
*Stoked Pineapple - Apparel, Hats, Accessories
*Husky Jawn - Food, Desserts
Look for more vendors to be announced as the date approaches. This is just the early preview, with many more additions to come.
For parking, attendees of the Made in Philadelphia Markets receive an exclusive parking discount for the Love Park Self-Park Garage of $17 Mon-Fri, and $19 Sat-Sun (Up to 16 hours) when registering on iParkit app. Parking is conveniently located across right next to Dilworth Park and equipped with an elevator one-minute walk away. If you want the best parking prices for Center City, download the iParkit app today. Sign up for our express parkingaccount using the parker program code “MADEINPHILA” to receive the Made in Philadelphia exclusive patron discount. Additionally, all new iParkit app users will receive a 20% off the first five parking stays.
Shoppers can also use the map below to purchase your parkingreservation in advance. The prices reflected in the map below are discounted for customers attending this year’s Made in Philadelphia Events at Dilworth Park.
Make sure to also look for information coming soon for the Made in Philadelphia Fall Market Weekend and Harvest Celebration coming for in October, and of course, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, coming back in November for Christmas time.
For additional information, visit www.madeinphila.com, follow @philaholidays on Instagram, and like Philadelphia Marketplace on Facebook.
2023 EVENT DATES
October 6 - October 8, 2023
Friday, October 6, 2023: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, October 7, 2023: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, October 8, 2023: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
LOCATION
Dilworth Park at the West Side of City Hall Philadelphia
1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
COVID-19
Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. The CDC advises that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from Coronavirus. Guests should evaluate their own risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread Coronavirus if they are infected, any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to Coronavirus. By coming to the market, you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with attendance.
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