BRIDGEPORT – The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) will open the Arcade Winter Market starting Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Arcade Mall.
The first annual market will be open from 3 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Thursdays and 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Dec. 20, except for the week of Thanksgiving. The market will include warm drinks, artisan gifts, fresh produce, local bites, music, activities, and spaces for people to connect.
“We love to connect community members with their favorite vendors and craft makers, local farmers, talented Bridgeport musicians, and thought-provoking programming for all ages,” Bridgeport DSSD President and CEO Lauren Coakley Vincent said that. “The Arcade Winter Market will establish and grow a destination to taste and experience the creativity of local entrepreneurs, welcome visitors, and encourage people to explore the neighborhood we know and love.”
The Winter Market season will kick off next Thursday with live music from indie singer and song writer Chris Cavaliere, engaging arts activities led by Robin Gilmore Jopp. A full schedule of vendors, performers, arts activities, entrepreneur meet ups, and other programming is available at colorfulbridgeport.com/signature-events.
The following vendors every week, along with special appearances by others:
- Farmers & Food Clark Boyz Snack Shop, Bridgeport
- Killam & Bassette Farmstead, South Glastonbury
- Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine, Bridgeport
- Natural Juices, Bridgeport
- Sound Coffee, Bridgeport
- Sweet Spot NHCT, New Haven
- Ursa Roasters, Bridgeport
- Artisan Crafts & Clothing Class Act Clothing, Bridgeport
- Destinie Designs, Bridgeport
- The Emporium, Fairfield
- Skeletons in my Closet, Bridgeport
- Holiday Gifts & Unique Items Annie’s Natural Essentials, Bridgeport
- Apro Organyks, Bridgeport
- Kindred Bookstore, Bridgeport
- Pawtero, Bridgeport and New Haven
For more information about vendors, visit: colorfulbridgeport.com/signature-events. Follow the market on Instagram and Facebook @colorfulbridgeport. In an effort to make healthy food more accessible to city residents, the Bridgeport DSSD has partnered with the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative to offer the Bridgeport Bucks Program. Bridgeport Bucks is a coupon that can be used to purchase fruit and vegetables.
The Bridgeport DSSD has also partnered with the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative to accept SNAP/EBT, WIC, Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks (for WIC and Senior recipients), and Bridgeport Bucks along with cash, credit, and debit at the Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market.
