We鈥檙e only two months into the new year, but 2024 has already proven itself to be the year of local markets.
Just this month, three local markets that debuted last year have made their return including the , (hey, that鈥檚 us!) and the Indigenous Market, which is now back for round two.
The is back from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at the at . The market features handcrafted goodies, beaded and silver jewelry, food and music from over 30 local Indigenous artists and makers.
A few pairs of the Sandia Beaded Hoops from local Indigenous artist Josie Rios (Beads Over Diamonds). Rios is the organizer behind the Indigenous Night Market at the Fourth Avenue Coalition Space.
Some of this year鈥檚 vendors include , , and .
There will also be food from and , along with live entertainment from local DJ .
The first Indigenous Market took place last year as a night event at the Fourth Avenue Coalition Space, thanks to local artist Josie Rios, who is also known as Beads Over Diamonds.
鈥淭he team at Historic Fourth Ave. Coalition inspired me,鈥 Rios said in an email to last year. 鈥淚 love that they use their platform to uplift (underrepresented) voices and I wanted to do the same. I've always appreciated the opportunity I have been given and when the idea came up to utilize the Coalition Space as a platform, I couldn't wait to jump at it and give Indigenous makers an opportunity to show the community their talent.鈥
A couple pairs of hand-beaded earrings聽from local Indigenous artist Josie Rios (Beads Over Diamonds). Rios is the organizer behind the Indigenous Night Market at the Fourth Avenue Coalition Space.
Market attendees can park in the paid parking lot directly across from the Coalition Space. Alternatively, downtown parking meters are free on weekends.
鈥淚 am just so grateful that I get to be part of this event and cannot wait to meet so many new people,鈥 Rios said.
If you go
What: Indigenous Market Vol. 2.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25.
Where: Fourth Avenue Coalition Space, .
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for goodies!
For more information, visit Rios' .