THE INDEPENDENT MARKETPLACE IS AN EXPERIMENT IN FOOD, MUSIC, ART & CULTURE.
From April 2012-February 2013 The Independent Marketplace is an experiment in food, music, art and culture, coming alive on the first Thursday of every month from 4-9pm at 600 Ortiz Avenue in Sand City.

From April 2012-February 2013

Pairing fresh produce and prepared foods with beer and wine tasting and live entertainment, The Independent Marketplace is about conscious connected living.
The event is open to the public and free between 4-5pm, $5 thereafter.  

Each month carries a DIFFERENT THEME and features a rotating Non-profit partner that support arts, culture and our organic food-shed on the Monterey Bay.
December 6th-Holiday Craft Fair!
January 3rd-NEW YEARS REVOLUTION- rejuvenating mind, body + soul
Featured nonprofit is Eselan Institute
February 7th-Valentine's Day warm up
March 7th
April 4th
May 2nd

Conveniently located in the heart of Sand City's West End District, The Independent Marketplace provides an upbeat, safe environment for both singles and families.

Buy produce from artisan organic farmers, seasonal gourmet foods not available through local stores. and sample seasonal beer, wine and spirits selections.  Enjoy fresh bread, confections and other wonderful treats catering to the entire family.

Check out handmade art works and crafts presented by the makers themselves, while listening to live music and DJ sets that are inspired by the Marketplace's changing seasonal monthly themes.

Parents, drop off your purchases at the Veggie Valet before you enjoy our  Kid's Corner with activities and parenting information.

This event has partnered with the Offset Project to manage all our waste with the intention of creating a zero waste event.

For Food, Farms and Beverage applications contact Todd Champagne at tc@sandcityca.com.
For Art and Crafts applications contact Maya Freedman at mf@sandcityca.com.
For Entertainment and Operations contact Brian Conway at bc@sandcityca.com.

Join us!  We are Independent.