4th Annual Charlestown Open Market June 12, 2010

Charlestown, one of Boston's historic neighborhoods, hosts a yearly open market on the Saturday prior to the Bunker Hill Day Parade, which showcases local artisans, artists, businesses and community organizations. This year the Open Market is thus held on Sat, Jun 12, with a rain date of Sat, Jun 19. This is a great day for retailers and home-based business owners to highlight their products and services and for the community to meet their neighbors, shop for unique and original items and learn about the various community groups in Charlestown. The day also includes performances by local musicians and actors, and a prize raffle. A short walk from the Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill Monument and the U.S.S. Constitution, the Charlestown Open Market is held on Main Street in front of the Bunker Hill Mall. It is also easily accessible by T: take the Orange Line to Community College. It is also on the 92 and 93 bus routes.

Applications for Participation Applications are now being accepted for the 4th Annual Open Market, to be conducted along Main Street at the Bunker Hill Mall, between Austin and West School streets. Held during Bunker Hill Parade weekend, it promises to be a well attended event. Last year we had a great turnout! This year we plan to advertise the market throughout Boston to further maximize attendance. Event Date: 6/12/2010 Rain Date: 6/19/2010 Application Deadline: 5/22/2010 Fees: Vendors & businesses: 25 Community Organizations: 10 The Open Market showcases Charlestown’s retail, service and home based businesses, community organizations and many artists and artisans from our community. You will have an opportunity to sell your wares and/or promote your business. Demonstrations are welcome. Charlestown musicians who would like to perform and sell their CDs are also invited to apply. Applications are open to Charlestown based businesses, artists and artisans on a first come/first serve basis and must be received by May 23. Space is limited. You must be a Charlestown resident or a Charlestown based business to participate. Participating vendors will be highlighted on our website with links to their business for additional exposure. For additional information, please contact Grace Bloodwell.