“My favorite moment was seeing the city so well represented, inclusively.”
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Richmond Night Market Vendor
What an amazing new event! It brings all of the things we love about Richmond together in one spot: creative businesses, arts and culture and the restaurants at the market.
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Bill Martin, The Valentine
“The Richmond Night Market brings to our great city a much needed space for creatives to thrive!”
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Amy Wentz, The Richmond Black Restaurant Experience
The Richmond Night Market is back for its 5th Season in 2023! Please join us for the open air Market every 2nd Saturday from 5p-9p (April through December) at the 17th Street Market - 100 N 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219.
Artisan Village
Shop and support independent artists and small business owners
Creative Kids Hangout
A distinct place for youth to explore with guided and non-guided activities.
Main Stage
Dance to live music and enjoy crowd engagement throughout the evening.
Maker Space
An adult activated space to create, make and have fun with friends. New Mural artists join in live painting throughout the night.
“I’m a Richmonder committed to ensuring the arts and culture scene of the City speaks to the diversity of talent and art that it hosts.”
ADRIENNE COLE JOHNSON,
CO-FOUNDER
“RNM presents a platform of commerce for those interested in small business opportunities in Richmond. Additionally, we provide an opportunity to increase the visibility of independent brands to an audience that is multi-cultural, multi-generational and most importantly, an audience eager to support.”
MELODY SHORT,
CO-FOUNDER
“RNM brings life back to Shockoe! I love the energy, diversity, culture, and phenomenal art that can be seen each market. It’s my favorite place to be the 2nd Saturday of the month April-December!”
KAITLIN DENNIS,
MARKET MANAGER
“RNM is steeped in culture and creativity. The monthly experience really captures the soul of the city. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share space with such talented artists and vendors in celebration of our thriving local creative economy.”
JASMINE HUNTER,
EXPERIENCE & DESIGN COORDINATOR
“The Richmond Night Market has made and curated a beautiful space for well represented diverse groups of artisans, patrons, and various stakeholders where community comes together and a very good thing is created. Delighted to experience how it evolves with changes and through time.”
BRENDA SOQUE,
TECH & FILM MANAGER
“Richmond Night Market is a representation of the City’s transformation back to being a cultural and historic city of significance.”
LITISHA LOCKETT,
EXPERIENCE MANAGER
“From The Artisan Cafe days to now Richmond Night Market - it's an honor to be part of a resurgence and rebirth on the grounds of Richmond/Shockoe Bottom. RNM is telling the story of so many whose dreams we deferred or never actualized. Here's to culture, creativity, and love for the whole family unit!”
SOLIEL LINDSEY,
OPERATIONS MANAGER
“The Richmond Night Market promotes creating community among business owners. These connections then become opportunities to spread your light in RVA.”
TENEL ROBINSON,
MARKET COORDINATOR
Join our family and become a Richmond Night Market volunteer. We’d love to have you! Please click the link below to review volunteer opportunities.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER | CLICK HERE
Please complete the application below. There are various participation levels and we hope you find one that works for you. Questions? Always email us at richmondvanightmarket@gmail.com
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