ESTER COMMUNITY MARKET

The EMCE sponsors a local open-air market in the village square and at the Ester Community Park. This is our fourth year! Goods include everything from honey to clothing to produce to sandwiches to wrought iron utensils to books to art prints. Our 2011 market is held Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm. If you would like to participate in the 2011 market, please come to this meeting! Also 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 in 2011 (will be updated as vendors sign up):

Calypso Farm & Ecology Center • Cripple Creek Organics • Dog Paddle Designs • Ester Republic Press • Maggie Hallam • Happy Creek Greenhouses • Deirdre Helfferich • Hyperborea Finds/Ruby Snax • John Trigg Ester Library • Mystic's Bazaar • Pingo Farms • 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 will be 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.