Thursday Night Market Announcements
Thursday Night Market Vendor and Performer Applications now available!
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 3:54pm | by Stephanie YunkerApplications for the 2013 Thursday Night Market season are now available! Please visit the Thursday Night Market Event page for more information & to download applications.
Thursday Night Market Applications & Information
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:58pm | by Nicole RomainWeekly, April 5th - September 27th, 2012~ 6-9pm on Broadway from 2nd to 5th 
Street
Farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Held weekly April through September from 6-9pm (rain or shine), the market is a street festival and certified farmers' market.
2012 Season Updates:
Vendors on Broadway between 3rd & 4th Street will be moving to the center of the street. Our objective in making this move is to improve customer circulation and re-engage downtown retailers on this block, a critical element to the success of the market and the vitality of downtown Chico as a whole. We request that our valuable vendor-partners who have become accustomed to occupying booth space on this block be flexible and open to the possibility of a location and/or booth configuration change. We recognize the new layout may pose challenges for staff and vendors, primarily during load-in and load-out times. Additionally, it may also affect access to power, proximity to vendors’ vehicles, and actual booth display for some. We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this transition as we are confident these changes will lead to a better overall market experience for our members and guests! A draft of the revised street layout can be found on our web site.
See the revised street layout!
2012 Thursday Night Market & Friday Night Concert Applications
Fri, 09/16/2011 - 12:00am | by Nicole RomainApplications for the 2012 Thursday Night Market season & Friday Night Concert series will be available in mid January. Please check back then. Thank you!
Thursday Night Market Performers for the weeks of July 21st & 28th
Wed, 04/27/2011 - 2:37pm | by Nicole RomainJuly 21
*TNM Presents... Sneak Preview of 9.10.11 Chico Palio
Chuck’s Place . Smooth Jazz
Simplewheel . Original and Traditional All-time tunes
Roundhouse Ronny the Balloon Clown
Chico Yo-Yo . Freestyle yo-yo demonstration
Rick & Dennis’ Balloons . Balloon Art
Peter Gutierrez . Spraypaint & Watercolor Art
July 28
* ReBellyOn . Bellydance
Gr4avybrain . Funk Fusion
Kyle Williams. Acoustic Soul/ Pop
Daygone . Acoustic guitar and vocals
Roundhouse Ronny the Balloon Clown
Chico Yo-Yo . Freestyle yo-yo demonstration
Rick & Dennis’ Balloons . Balloon Art
Peter Gutierrez . Spraypaint & Watercolor Art
* Denotes city plaza performer. Three performances at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00PM. All others perform continuously from 6 – 9PM.
Thursday Night Market Applications - Available!
Fri, 04/15/2011 - 3:42pm | by Nicole RomainApplications for the Thursday Night Market are now available for download.
Please download & print the applications and rules & guidelines
Downtown Chico Events Survey
Sat, 03/19/2011 - 2:24pm | by Site AdministratorThe Downtown Chico Business Association continually scrutinizes our events to improve them for the public and for the downtown businesses who host such great cultural activities as Thursday Night Market, Friday Night Concerts, Taste of Chico, and many others.
Your input is critical to our continued promotion of events that add to the quality of life in Chico.
We value your opinion and appreciate your time in taking this short survey!
TNM Presents... Camp Rockin' U!
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 3:35pm | by Site Administrator
Summer Fun with Camp Rockin' U! During the Thursday Night Market on June 17th from 6:00 to 9:00PM, summer camp comes to the City Plaza in Downtown Chico courtesy of Camp Rockin' U. This summer camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association and operated by Environmental Alternatives (EA).
A number of exciting events are sure to please families and children who attend. Activities include a rock climbing wall, a Segway riding experience and a variety of crafts. There will be information available to parents about the agency's foster care program, plus they can get information about sending their child to summer camp or the offerings of Lake Francis Resort.
Environmental Alternatives (EA) was incorporated as a 501C3 non-profit agency in 1981 and serves foster children and families throughout northern California. Group homes, foster families, transitional housing for emancipated foster youth and camping are just a few of the things EA does to help kids grow. Find out more at: their websites: Environmental Alternatives, Camp Rockin' U and Lake Francis Resort.
For information about this event or foster parenting, call or visit Environmental Alternatives at their Chico office (343-110, 756 East Ave.) or their Oroville office (534-5300, 2050A Third St.).
TNM Vendor in the Spotlight: TIN ROOF BAKERY
Fri, 05/21/2010 - 12:48pm | by Site Administrator
Last summer Downtown Chico became the new home to Tin Roof Bakery, a local favorite known for its delicious breads and pastries and a popular stop at local farmers’ markets.
Tin Roof’s new operation occupies a warehouse-style building on the corner of 7th and Broadway that previously housed a furniture store and automotive services and has helped to bring a vibrant energy to the south-downtown area.
After years of serving as Chico’s premiere wholesale baker Tin Roof Bakery owner, Brandon Siewert, decided to open a storefront bakery that was easily accessible to the public.
Tin Roof has expanded not only its clientele, but its menu, after moving from their 1,500-square-foot bakery on Highway 32, to their current 5,000-square-foot building in Downtown Chico. In order to house Tin Roof Bakery, the 5,000-square-feet space was completely rebuilt from the floor up to accommodate the electrical and production needs of the bakery. Nearly 4,000-square-feet are used solely for baking, while the remaining space houses the retail bakery and café along with an outdoor patio. The company now employs more than 40 people, from bakers to baristas.
The café which is buzzing with customers from early until close features upscale pastries, handcrafted breads, exotic artisan sandwiches, and a full coffee bar. Since they use many local and seasonal ingredients, their offerings vary from day to day and various breads are available on different days of the week, with the best selection on Saturdays and over two dozen different delicious artisan breads by the loaf. The full service bakery puts emphasis on products that are unique and flavors that are rare and diverse. Tin Roof offers a variety of drinks including Chico Chai and is the only café in town that brews Santa Cruz Verve Coffee.
Tin Roof supplies many of the downtown dining establishments with bread and pastries including Crush, 5th Street Steakhouse, 33 Steaks, Pluto’s, Johnnies, and Sicilian Café. Customers can pick up a loaf at farmers markets in Chico, Paradise and Grass Valley; and some retail outlets including S&S Produce, Chico Natural Foods and Grilla Bites.
If you’re planning a trip to the Thursday Night Market, make sure and stop by Tin Roof Bakery’s booth in front of Raw Bar and experience for yourself their delicious and creative artisan breads and innovative pastries. For more information on Tin Roof Bakery & Café visit them on Facebook.
TNM Presents… KIDFEST
Wed, 04/21/2010 - 3:59pm | by Site Administrator
A collaborative event by the Chico School of Rock (CSOR) and the Butte Folk Music Society (BFMS). KidFest will include music from young people, and some older people to inspire the younger.
KidFest Includes:
- Continuous music from students of the Chico School of Rock, and special guests, on the stage in the plaza (now with 75 quite accomplished youth performers.
- Some “cool folk” headlines acts
- Information about Play Folk! instrument adoption and rescue program (collecting donations of instruments for use by kids who have no access to instruments or money to buy them)
- Play Folk! instrument petting zoo, perhaps with contributions from music stores and local pawn shops – so kids can actually pick up and play a variety of musical instruments
- An on-stage “instruments of the world” demo (organized by BFMS) in which several well-known local musicians have brief performance on more “exotic” and unfamiliar instruments such as accordion, banjo, penny whistle, hammered dulcimer).
- The involvement of local youth and music oriented organizations, such as MENC, Chico Performances, and Wild Oak.
The mission is to provide a venue for local youth to share their talent with the community and to share the event with local youth oriented organizations. BFMS and CSOR can bring the community together through music and inter-generational activities. The new mission of the BFMS is to work with youth to develop their access to musical instruments, jamming and performance opportunities, and exposure to music teachers in the area, and provide opportunities for mentoring from local musicians.
Earth Day Celebration
Sat, 04/17/2010 - 12:09pm | by Site Administrator
On Thursday, April 22 the Thursday Night Market will include an exciting Earth Day Celebration.
The CSU, Chico Sustainability Collaborative will host a special event in City Plaza with entertainment, activities and demonstrations— giving attendees of all ages the opportunity to learn about how they can adopt sustainable practices.
The Earth Day Celebration will run from 6-9PM and is being sponsored by organizations within the CSU, Chico Sustainability Collaborative, Tri Counties Bank and Recology.
In addition to numerous booths with activities and information, Bill Oliver, also known as "Mr. Habitat" will be doing a presentation at the event. Bill's programs are educational and entertaining, engaging and motivating. His songs bring to life the vital issues of Habitat conservation.
Throughout the evening, volunteers will be looking for people who are following sustainable practices and promoting efforts to "go green." "Caught You Being GREEN" is a way of showing market-goers appreciation for helping the planet. If someone is "Caught GREEN" they will receive a green sticker and will be the recipient of a free Tri Counties Bank Klean Kanteen or Chico Bag (while supplies last). Those "Caught GREEN" will also be entered to win a grand prize— a beach cruiser from Chico Bike and Board. In order for someone to qualify as "Being GREEN" they must be doing one of the following things: Using a reusable bag, mug/water bottle, or ride a bike to the Thursday Night Market. Park your bike for free at Chico Velo Club's bike valet service.
Planting a garden?
Pick up some free compost from Recology. "Go Green" for get a chance to win Brooks & Dunn and Jason Aldean Concert tickets from The Blaze 103.5 FM. The Blaze booth will be set up at the corner of 3rd and Broadway.
The Thursday Night Market is produced by the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) and is sponsored in part by major sponsors, Comcast and Recology. Media partners this week include KHSL TV 12, KNVN TV 24, CW10, Mix 95.1, News Talk 1290 KPAY, The Blaze 103.5, 97.7 La Gran X, ESPN 101.7 FM & 1340 AM.
Recycle, reduce, and reuse while celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth day on Thursday, April 22 and see if we can "Catch You Being GREEN."
For more information about this event, please contact Mark Stemen by email at MStemen@csuchico.edu or by phone at (530)520-2442.
Chico Velo Bike Valet Service!
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:17pm | by Site Administrator
The DCBA is thrilled to be partnering with Chico Velo Cycling Club in providing a bicycle valet booth each week at the TNM.
Located at the corner of 3rd & Broadway by Starbucks, cyclists will be able to park bicycles safely and securely from 6-9PM while enjoying all the market has to offer. They'll also "park" skateboards and strollers.
Chico Velo is spearheading this added benefit and is partnering with several other bike-related organizations, including Magic Pedal Productions and the Butte Bicycle Coalition.
They are currently looking for volunteers to staff the valet booth. If you are interested, please contact Katie at 343-VELO or by email. Bike-related organizations have the opportunity to promote activities and events while volunteering in the valet booth.
TNM Presents… Restored Clothing Co. Fashion Show
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 5:39pm | by Site Administrator
On Thursday April 15th, the Thursday Night Market will include a special event in the City Plaza brought to you by Restored Clothing Company. Come downtown to the City Plaza from 6–9pm for a runway fashion show filled with free giveaways, live music and a chance to take home some new spring clothes.
Restored Clothing Company, a downtown business, provides clothing and accessories for girls and guys inspired by the message of hope. Restored Clothing Company encourages and supports others to find their own voice through the clothes, events, and various opportunities that they seek to provide. Through the spirit of restoration, Restored will donated 10% of every sale to a non-profit organization.
Come to the market on April 15th to enjoy food, flowers, fun and FASHION!
Jason Powers' Photography and Stay Vocal will also be participating in this season's spring fashion show and with every purchase you make through Restored Clothing Company, you are changing a life and bringing hope to the hopeless. For more information, please contact Jorie Westly.
