Thursday Night Market
Explore Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market
Weekly, 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. Located on Broadway from 2nd to 5th Streets, the area is closed to vehicle traffic to allow for the festivities. Due to health code specifications, no animals are permitted at the market.
Browse a wide variety of unique shops with extended hours on Thursday nights...
...or dine at one of Downtown's wonderful restaurants or quaint cafes. Streets are lined with more than 100 popular vendors. Authentic crafts and artwork, handmade clothing and jewelry, mouth-watering foods, personal services and community organizations are just some of what you'll find. Plus, certified farmers offer the season's freshest assortments of fruits & vegetables, bouquets of garden-grown flowers, nuts & honeys, houseplants and more.
The whole family will enjoy an evening at the market - with clowns, face painters, inflatables and special children's activities, the market is a thrill for young and old alike.
A diverse selection of local musicians and entertainers showcase their talents each week. Performances range from magicians to African dancers and from classic jazz to bluegrass.
Interested in becoming a market vendor or performer?
You can participate in the Thursday Night Market as a vendor, certified farmer or as a performer. Applications are accepted throughout the season. Attend weekly or just one time - it's up to you!
Please note: Applications are accepted weekly throughout the season. Vendor applications are accepted thru Tuesday of the the market week you'd like to attend. To ensure space availability submit your application as early as possible.
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.
Click HERE to see the layout changes
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Are you interested in this valuable sponsorship opportunity? Get your brand in front of thousands of people every week! Contact Stephanie for more information; tnm@downtownchico.com
Special Appreciation for Our 2012 Community Sponsors:
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Thank You to Our 2012 Media Partners:
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We also wish to thank the following businesses for their generous support:
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Tahoe Pure H2O (logo coming soon) |
Lost and Found
Lost & Found items from the Thursday Night Market & Friday Night Concerts are held at the DCBA offices for 30 days. Unclaimed items are turned over to the Chico Police Department after 30 days.
Thursday Night Market Announcements
Thursday Night Market Applications NOW AVAILABLE!
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 1:58pm | 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.
Click HERE to download your application
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.
Click HERE to see the revised street layout
2012 Thursday Night Market & Friday Night Concert Applications
Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:00pm | 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 - 1:37pm | 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
Thursday Night Market Applications - Available!
Fri, 04/15/2011 - 2:42pm | 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 - 1:24pm | 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!
