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SoWa Open Market

SoWa Open Market Boston United States 42.342598 -71.065443
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Market / Outdoor Activity / Shopping Area

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: An art guild located in the trendy South End, and home to hundreds of studios and dozens of galleries, SoWa hosts an outdoor market every Sunday from May to October that attracts a dynamic array of local artists, farmers, designers, and vendors looking to sell their wares. Sometimes referred to as Boston’s Portobello Road, the Open Market draws a heavily female crowd of trendy young bargain hunters and crafts enthusiasts who come in droves to scout out the handcrafted indie clothing and jewelry that has made the market famous – though the sea of white tents and the more than one hundred and thirty vendors beneath them offer plenty of other merchandise, from used records and original art to local organic produce and meat. Various food trucks offer hungry shoppers everything from falafel to cupcakes, while acoustic musicians provide some low-key background music. Along with the regular market schedule, vendors occasionally team up for special events like ice cream and barbecue tastings or the market’s closing Halloween party, which features live bands, pumpkin carvings, and free food. A must for anyone in search of hip duds, unique handicrafts, organic eats, or just an irresistible bargain, the SoWa Open Market presents an ever-changing group of artisans and merchants that makes it the freshest shopping experience in town.

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Neighborhood:

South End

Address:

460 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
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T Stop:

Orange Line: New England Medical Center; Red Line: Broadway

Phone:

800-403-8305

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

Su 10am–4pm (May–October)

Recommended as:

 Day Spot
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SoWa Open Market Review

Tip from Emma:

“Browsing the SoWa market is a great way to spend any warm Sunday afternoon! If you want to try your hand at bargaining, time your visit toward the end of the day or on a day when the weather isn’t so great – that’s when vendors are more eager to make their sales and head home!”

The Scene

An art guild located in the trendy South End, and home to hundreds of studios and dozens of galleries, SoWa hosts an outdoor market every Sunday from May to October that attracts a dynamic array of local artists, farmers, designers...

South End, Boston – An art guild located in the trendy South End, and home to hundreds of studios and dozens of galleries, SoWa hosts an outdoor market every Sunday from May to October that attracts a dynamic array of local artists, farmers, designers, and vendors looking to sell their wares.

Sometimes referred to as Boston’s Portobello Road, the Open Market draws a heavily female crowd of trendy young bargain hunters and crafts enthusiasts who come in droves to scout out the handcrafted indie clothing and jewelry that has made the market famous – though the sea of white tents and the more than one hundred and thirty vendors beneath them... read more →

Crowd

Hipsters, fashion-conscious women, hippies, tourists, and foodies, early 20s to late 30s+.

Entertainment/Music

Live music featuring acoustic singer/songwriters. Seasonal events including Halloween parties and barbecue tastings.

Food/Miscellaneous

Vendors selling fresh local produce, meats, and cheeses. Food trucks serve sandwiches, hot dogs, falafel, vegan dishes, and burritos.

Prices

Prices vary, though most items under $20.

Dress

Casual: girls in vintage dresses or skirts with comfortable shoes, guys in jeans and t-shirts.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Any Sunday for a great crowd, especially in warm weather.

Close By

On the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9pm, SoWa sponsors a gallery crawl that starts from the same location.

Tags:

ArtistsBarbequeBurgersCasualDesignersEarly 20sFashion ForwardFinger FoodFoodiesFreeGalleryHippiesHipsterHot DogsJeans and T-ShirtLate 30sLow keyMusiciansOccasional Live JazzSandwichesSeafoodShoppingSinger / SongwritersSnack FoodTrendy CrowdVintage

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