17th Street Market: Grand Opening and Beyond!
Published on January 22nd, 2019 by Jess Maffey
The 17th Street Market re-opened in November 2018 and we can’t wait to start seeing you at the Market every week starting in spring and summer 2019!
A Grand Celebration
The 17th Street Market celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, November 30th, 2018. Mayor Levar Stoney commemorated the opening of this long-awaited project with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, kicking off an evening of entertainment. Performances included local band Weekend Plans, fire spinners from the Party Liberation Foundation, and Emerald Society pipe and drum.
Check out the video below, produced by Good Day RVA, to get a glimpse of the Grand Opening festivities, as well as the new space!
What’s to Come
Visitors of the new 17th Street Market space can expect to see a variety of events, entertainment, and programming as we head into spring and summer of 2019. The RVA On Ice rink remains open at the Market until this Sunday, January 27. A weekly Thursday evening farmers market will begin in the spring, along with regular weekly programs like yoga sessions hosted by BareSOUL Yoga & Wellness, evening concerts, and movie nights. Additionally, Enrichmond events make a return to the Market, beginning with the Bacon Festival this June.
Stay tuned on our Facebook page and homepage for all 17th Street Market happenings!
See you at the Market!