ESTER COMMUNITY MARKET

The EMCE sponsored a local open-air market in the village square and at the Ester Community Park in summer 2008 & 2009. Goods included everything from honey to clothing to wrought iron utensils to books to art prints. Our 2009 market was held every Thursday, from 4 to 7 pm at the Ester Community Park, 3566 Old Nenana Highway, near the corner of the Parks Highway and Old Nenana. If you would like to participate in the 2010 market, please review our vendor guide (in progress), and contact our market manager. Please also check our Facebook page, or join our market group. We are always open to suggestions for improvements!

Participating Vendors:

Anne's Greenhouse • The Annex • Artesania • Bad White Dog • Kate Billington • Bun on the Run • Calypso Farm & Ecology Center • Ester Hatworks • Ester Republic Press • Greer Family Honey • Grey Owl Garden • Happy Creek Greenhouse • John Trigg Ester Library • Mystic's Bazaar • PhotoSynthesis Alaska • Rosie Creek Farms • Carol Secor • Simpler Solutions • and more!

Information for Vendors:

Bring your goods and wares for sale! While EMCE members are encouraged, nonmembers may also participate. Table spaces--which are limited--will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis, so arrive early for a good spot. A small percentage of your sales (5%) will be due the Ester Community Association at the end of the market day. All vendors must check in to register and receive their space assignment. Contact the market manager to register in advance. Vendors must pay a $10 season fee to the Ester Community Association to participate. Musicians welcome! A vendor guide is in progress. A downloadable poster is available on our guidelines page.

Photos:

Above: Dreamcatchers at the Mystics' Bazaar tent on opening day of the 2009 season. Photo by AE Cameron © 2009.

Left: Jean McDermott in 2008, who played fiddle to the delight of vendors, customers, and several small children. Photo by Monique Musick © 2008.