Dilworth Park is becoming a one-stop shop for creatives and local lovers alike, with the return of the Spring Makers Market from Philadelphia Marketplace this weekend.
Taking place every Friday and Saturday from May 2 to June 28 (noon to 6 p.m.), Philadelphians will be able to peruse through handmade artwork, home goods, jewelry, and more from a revolving line-up of small businesses from the Greater Philadelphia and tri-state region.
“Philadelphia Marketplace is such a fantastic way to celebrate local creativity and kick off the weekend in the heart of Center City,” says Organizer Thomas Bauer. “Every year, we see an incredible variety of small businesses and makers from the tri-state area, and this season is even more exciting with the addition of our first-ever Vintage Marketplace weekends. I can’t wait to explore the unique finds, from retro fashion to timeless treasures, and, of course, to support so many talented vendors along the way.”
Vendor names to look out for include BK Ceramics, Petal to The Metal Decor (art made with pressed fruit and flowers), Delectable Cookies, The Crochet Chick, Unique Payne’s Candle Creations, Harleysville Beekeeper (locally sourced honey), Cracked Bell (merchandise for Philadelphia), Cutie Pies Jewelry and more.
Additionally, the weekends of May 30-31 and June 27-28 are dubbed the first-ever Vintage Marketplace, with a focus on vintage vendors featuring retro fashion, timeless jewelry, unique trinkets, and more. As a release notes, this takeover will be part of the Philadelphia Marketplace experience, alongside the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink (which is also open now to the public.) Visitors can look forward to creative treats from vendors such as GARDEN Vintage, B-Bop Vintage, Oxy Bath and Cotton, and Serendipity Vintage.
The retro-inspired roller rink on the other hand—featuring a checkerboard floor and overhead art installation by Philadelphia’s Lucky Dog Studio— will be open now through June 29. Tickets run for $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under, skate rental is $6 (group discounts are available for parties of 12 or more).
Admission to the Philadelphia Marketplace is no charge. This event is family and fido friendly. Food, drink and gifts are pay-as-you-go. Vendors looking to join Philadelphia Marketplace can fill out the “Interested in Becoming a Vendor” form on madeinphila.com
