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Local artists, makers, creators expected at Millvale's summer Market Day event
More than 40 artists, makers, bakers and creatives are expected for the second Millvale Market Day this year in the borough’s business district.
The summer Market Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. July 26, rain or shine. Parking is free during the event.
Those attending will be able to shop at businesses in and around the borough as well as at tables along sidewalks and in GAP Park.
A new event this year hosted by the Millvale Community Development Corporation, the market days are aimed at supporting small businesses in the area and builds upon the success of Small Business Saturday, held annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and Black Friday.
The spring market was held April 26.
“We are excited to host local artists, some returning from the spring market and many new ones,” said Dee Schlotter, with the development corporation’s Small Business Committee. “Grist House is being added as another business location for our vendors in addition to Lemon Tree Coffee, GAP Park, First National Bank, Millvale Library, Hometown Tattoo and Abeille Voyante Tea.”
The spring market “was our biggest day ever,” said Sam McCoy-Smith of Shaler, owner of Lemon Tree Coffee Shop with her husband, Bobby Smith, and longtime friend, Jason Hosterman.
In Millvale since 2021, they opened at their new location in November at the Millvale Food & Energy Hub, a former Moose Lodge along Sherman Street.
“I really can’t describe it. I don’t think I stopped moving from the time I walked in the building until the time I left,” McCoy-Smith said. “Even when we thought we were stocked to the gills and ready, we were not. It was just a line of people moseying in and out.”
The markets help bring customers and build awareness at the time of year when business slows down in Millvale.
“Many people just don’t know that we’re there yet,” McCoy-Smith said.
They’re looking forward to the upcoming summer market.
“I’m excited to see who comes in,” McCoy-Smith said. “It’s always really nice to meet new people.”
For details, visit millvalecdc.org.
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