Dekalb Market’s tagline is: “Makers - Artists - Farmers - Chefs.” This about sums up the much-anticipated opening of the salvage-shipyard-cum-market in downtown Brooklyn’s Fulton Mall. The market aims to bring together creative entrpreneurs in an otherwise-unused urban space where they can promote, “entrepreneurship, quality, community, and sustainability” through design and operation. Dekalb Market is a joint venture between UK-based Urban Space and Young Woo & Associates.
The space curently houses an incubator farm, food market, performance venue, eateries and work-sell spaces. This past weekend’s musical lineup:
- DJ RawBeatz, Saturday 4 pm - close
- DJ Bolex, Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The market’s farm currently has, “Dekalb-grown corn, melons, okra, cherry tomatoes, dragon beans, cucumbers, kale, collards, swiss chard, peppers, herbs and plenty of edible weeds!” Check back to the market’s wesbite weekly for updates.
- Honeysuckle and Hearts (vintage clothing and accessories)
- YakBlak Sunnies and Specs (sunglasses and frames)
- LittlePoco (baby and kids’ goods)
- Maharlika (Filipino Modern food)
- Mazies Bites (bite-sized international soul food)
- Hank & Jojo (unique children’s shop)
- 3rd Ward (art and design incubator, “DIY utopia,” offering classes, resources and exhibition space)
- Tea by Tiffany (wellness through tea)
If you’re interested in becoming a weekend vendor, booth rates are on sale through August for $30 off their regular rates: a 10′ x 6′ booth for $95 per day or a 20′ x 6′ booth for $170 per day.
The Market is open seven days a week. Public hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m daily (check specific vendors for their hours as this shifts based on availability of what they offer). Weekend vendors trade from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The market is located at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue Extension and Willoughby in Brooklyn.
Dekalb Market
138 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
http://www.examiner.com/destinations-travel-in-san-francisco/opening-brooklyn-dekalb-market-makers-artists-famers-chefs
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Dear Dekalb Market worker,
My name is Andres Estrada. I am a veterinarian working in Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas. I just saw the info regarding the shipping containers that are being “refurbished” and used as offices, houses, etc.
I am interested in learning more about this great idea. Where could I find more information about this?
Sincerely,
Andres Estrada, DVM