Embraced within the arms of an oversized plumber (metaphorically) and the halls of Plumbers Hall is the first Holiday edition of the regularly scheduled Randolph Street Market. Advertised as “America's largest urban antiques event” attendees will find multiple floors and halls of vendors dealing in vintage and antique items, retro paraphernalia, and homemade trinkets alongside artisanal food and beverage offerings.
If you thrive in an environment somewhere in between a flea market and antique mall, but notably completely indoors, the Randolph Street Holiday Market can provide hours and hours of enrichment. The majority of vendors are hosted in the open hall/gymnasium on the second floor of the building. Somewhat chaotic rows and aisles are filled to the brim with Victorian through modern textiles, furniture, clothing, accessories, gifts, and more. Only a few booths were especially holiday oriented, but it would be very easy to find gifts for everyone on your list here! Going up one more flight of stairs within the great hall, one finds very reasonably priced estate sale furniture, prints, decor and more, as well as the DJ who consistently played crowd pleasing favorites. Notably, on the way out from the main hall, attendees had the opportunity to purchase a poem, lovingly typed on a typewriter while you wait!
With more than 125 vendors, those hoping to attend and make the most of the market would be advised to plan to arrive EARLY and stay a while! When we attended, free parking in the attached lot filled up by noon (though there’s additional relatively inexpensive parking in a next door garage) and crowds can get tougher to navigate as more people show up.
It’s easy to spend a lot of time at this event, especially with all the food and drink options within the venue. Food offerings span an array of taste palettes and preferences, and in November included everything from beignets to gyros. Outside the hall on the second floor, many vendors had samples of things like fudge, cookies, Greek olives, and more; and there were fancy tea drinks for sale as well as a cash bar. Downstairs, there were more substantial meals available, a whiskey tasting, and pretty ample seating available-- this was a great place to take a break amidst the shopping!
Besides food, there was a small family crafting area (though by around 2pm Saturday, it was a little disheveled), and booths featuring handmade and international items. In the hall that connected the entrance and the stairs, there were even more vintage and retro booths, as well as tons of fabulously dressed people in attendance. On our way out, we also noticed a photo-op banner right at the exit; and a few garage-sale-esque vintage tents outside the main hall.
The Randolph Street Holiday Market will return Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15 from 10 am - 5 pm both days. Tickets start at $12 online ($15 at the gate), and are free for kids under 12
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