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Celebrate with us!
All Year Long!
STRENGTH IN NEIGHBORS
Come together for the anniversary of Eastern Market's grand reopening after the 2007 fire, and celebrate the strength and resilience of our wonderful community that pulled together to make it happen.
GIANT GAMES
LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SCAVENGER HUNT
ARTISTS & ARTISANS
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NIGHT OF THE PHOENIX
Friday, June 21st
6pm-9pm
Ticketed Event
Join us for our kick-off fundraiser to celebrate Eastern Market! This event will feature LIVE MUSIC, food for purchase from LOCAL PURVEYORS, and more. We can't wait to see you!
Celebrate Eastern Market's Grand Reopening with us! All weekend long there will be SHOPPING, walking tours, GIANT GAMES, arts and crafts from local creators, a SCAVENGER HUNT, an expansion of the market along Pennsylvania Avenue, and more. Stay tuned for more details!
ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
Saturday, June 22nd &
Sunday June 23rd
9am-4pm
THE HISTORY OF EASTERN MARKET
Founded November 12, 1873
Local markets were an original part of L’Enfant’s 1791 vision for the city of Washington. And so, Eastern Market was completed on November 12, 1873 as part of this original plan. Designed by Adolf Cluss—a renowned local architect of the time—Eastern Market was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
As the only historic public market building left in Washington, DC that has retained its original public market function, Eastern Market houses more than 12 merchants—some of whom have held their businesses here for more than 50 years. On weekends, it is home to a vibrant outdoor market with arts and crafts from around the world, farm fresh produce, and prepared food to eat or take home.
Having been rebuilt from a devastating fire in 2007, through a collaborative community effort, Eastern Market continues to stand as a hub in the community, and now we celebrate its 150th birthday, its resiliency, and its place as the heart of our neighborhood.
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