Provided by Town of Occoquan
The Town of Occoquan is launching its pop-up Artisan Markets over three weekends: May 8, June 5, and July 11. Visit the Town of Occoquan and experience the open-air Artisan Markets for fun and shopping in beautiful River Mill Park. Each weekend will feature a distinct arts and crafts market individually curated from the work of juried artisans. Enjoy sunshine, music, and a beverage and shop your favorite craft show artisans and get to know some new ones.
The 2021 Occoquan Artisan Markets replaces the traditional Spring Arts and Crafts Show this year. It features many favorite craft show artisans and welcomes new ones. The Artisan Markets will be held rain or shine from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 8 and 9, June 5 and 6, and July 10 and 11, in River Mill Park, 458 Mill St., Occoquan.
Admission and Packages
General admission is $5.00 and includes entry into the daily drawing for a gift certificate to a Town business or a free item from a favorite crafter. A VIP package, valued at over $50, is available for $35. It includes general admission for two people, an exclusive Occoquan market tote, a dedicated parking space near the event, entry into the daily drawing and two drink tickets. Visit Eventbrite to purchase your entry tickets or VIP package.
Parking and Food
While you shop, enjoy snacks and beverages in the park courtesy of Patriots for Disabled Divers. Ballywhack Shack and The Spot on Mill Street, will join in on the fun by offering grab and go options in the park. While you are in town, be sure to visit the unique shops and restaurants in historic downtown.
With the markets taking place in River Mill Park, businesses and the streets in Occoquan will remain open to the general public. Street parking remains free. A free shuttle will circle from the VDOT lot at Route 123 and Old Bridge Road to River Mill Park both days of each market. Dedicated parking spaces will be provided near the event for people who purchase the VIP package.
For More Information
“We are very excited to introduce the Occoquan Artisan Markets this year,” says Julie Little, Events Director. “They are a redesigned and abridged version of our larger, traditional show. This new format allows us to safely host some of our favorite vendors … [T]he markets give shoppers three opportunities to shop their favorite artisans and spread out in the park.”
For more information about the Artisan Markets, visit the Town’s official website, or Eventbrite. Contact Julie Little, Events and Community Development Director, at jlittle@occoquanva.gov. To stay up to date, click “Interested” or “Going” on Facebook as this event develops. Follow on Instagram @townofoccoquan.
Note: The health and well-being of residents, patrons, merchants, and community is paramount. The Town of Occoquan will continue to closely monitor information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local health and government authorities as the summer progresses in order to make decisions about this and other Town events.
