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The Flea Market at Eastern Market Newsletter

July 31, 2010
 
 
In This Issue
Exhibitor Loan Funds
Agreement for Hine School
Downtown Holiday Market Applications
 

 
 

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Exhibitor Loan Funds Established in Wake of Storm
 		  
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Bogden Post Storm, Courtesy Katrina Ulrich

An emergency loan fund for Eastern Market exhibitors, who were hit by a sudden and severe storm Sunday afternoon July 25, and a micro loan plan for others just in need of seed money for their businesses, were announced today by Flea Market at Eastern Market Manager Tom Rall.

 

"Flea market exhibitors are resilient people, but dozens of them lost tents, booth displays and inventories" in the squall which burst violently upon the DC area and caused widespread damage Sunday afternoon, Rall said. "And I had been considering instituting a micro loan program, so it seemed like a good time to get it going."

 

Rall committed an initial $20,000 funding and envisions making low-interest loans of $500 or $1,000 each, amortized over one and two years respectively to keep monthly payments low with no penalty for prepayment.
 

 

The program will be geared May Day 2007to exhibitors who have worked with The Flea Market at Eastern Market for more than a year. About 200 exhibitors, including exhibitors who were with the flea market before the DC government took over managing the outdoor markets at Eastern Market in January 2009, would qualify, Rall estimated. 
 


 

Exhibitors interested in applying should email Rall or talk to him or Assistant Managers Vernon Burnett or David Wright Sundays at the market, where applications will be available.


 
Use Agreement for Hine School Grounds Extended
 
  

Rall

The Flea Market at Eastern Market will continue to occupy its Hine School location on Sundays until new development construction begins on the property--not expected before September 2012. The continuation was clarified recently, Rall stated, when he signed an extension of the current term, scheduled for expiration at the end of the year, through 2011.


 

"The agreement will automatically revert to a month to month extension" until construction commences, according to a June 8 confirmation letter from Veronica Falwell, Director of Realty, DC Public Schools Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization.


 

"The agreement ended uncertainty about the future of the flea market for the next couple of years at least," Rall said, "and that was what was needed to activate the micro loan program. Many of our exhibitors also were concerned about the future of their businesses, so we all owe Ms. Falwell a debt of gratitude.


 

"In particular, I'd like to thank Ms. Yvette Cobb, of Ms. Falwell's staff, for her facilitating our work together for many years," Rall concluded, noting that the flea market will celebrate it's 20th anniversary on the Hine School grounds in 2012.
 
Downtown Holiday Market Applications Announced
 
 
  

DHM

Availability of applications for the 2010 Downtown Holiday Market were announced last week by Mike Berman Executive Director of Diverse Markets Management (DMM), a Flea Market at Eastern Market related company. "Celebrating it sixth year, this event boasts one of the most spectacular outdoor shopping environments in the region," Berman wrote.


 

The 2010 Downtown Holiday Market will operate for 21 consecutive days, opening Friday, December 3rd and running through Thursday, December 23rd, Noon-8 pm daily. The festival will again be located on the wide sidewalk of F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets, NW.


 

The event is a juried, high-quality crafts and gift market featuring a diverse display from exhibitors of many types of merchandise in a festive atmosphere. The market will accommodate 49 exhibitors each day and can be booked in several different segments.


 

A $40 application fee and a completed application must be submitted by midnight August 20. The online application and detailed information is available at DiverseMarkets.net
 

 
 


 
 
The Flea Market at Eastern Market operates 10am - 5pm every Sunday in the Hine School Yard at 7th & C Streets SE on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. It emphasizes antiques, arts, collectibles, crafts and imported goods. Food, beverages and entertainment, too!  Eastern Market Metro stop only 1 block away!
 
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Capitol Riverfront MarketThe new Capitol Riverfront Market, offering fresh produce and locally prepared foods, will open Thursday, May 6th and operate from
3 pm to 7 pm weekly through November 18th at the intersection of
New Jersey Ave., SE & M St., SE, adjacent to the Navy Yard Metro
(New Jersey Ave exit). Entrance to the market is on M St., SE.

 

Every Thursday, the Capitol Riverfront will transform into a festive marketplace with more than a dozen local farmers and vendors
selling fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, herbs
and spices, pickles, olive oil, jams, honey,  flowers, prepared foods
and more.

 

The fresh food market is presented by the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District and Diverse Markets Management (DMM), in partnership with The Donohoe Company. DMM is a Flea Market at Eastern Market related company.

 

"The goal of this new market is to feature fresh produce and locally prepared foods, create awareness of local specialty products, and emphasize the importance of supporting local farmers," explained DMM Market Manager Mike Berman. "The Capitol Riverfront Market will be the perfect place to buy items for a fresh summer dinner, or for packing a picnic to take to Thursday outdoor movies in Canal Park or a Nationals baseball game."

 

The first 50 customers to attend the farmers market on Thursday, May 6th will be given a $5 off coupon for any purchase at the market. Coupons will be handed out at the entrance to the market. The duo of guitarists/vocalists Dave Chappell and Jim Stephanson will perform lively roots music during 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. sets prior to the Nationals-Braves game that starts at 7:05 p.m. in the nearby stadium.

 

Learn more about the  Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.  Farmers and producers can get more info and apply to participate online or  at info@diversemarkets or 202-543-

3370.   Get more news, updates and information on DMM and information on Donohoe Company . 

CAPITOL HILL - - SUNDAYS

The Flea Market at Eastern Market. 7th Street between Pennsylvania and North Carolina Avenue SE. Hours 10am to 5pm. Outdoor and covered market, one of the oldest markets in the country, market dates from 1873. Approx 150 dealers featuring antiques, arts, collectibles, crafts and imports. Plenty of restaurants nearby, restrooms in area, h/a. Very pleasant, safe area. Parking can be a disaster. Best way is to take the Metro. The Eastern market station is on the orange and blue lines and is located only a block away from the market. c/p Tom Rall, 1101 N. Kentucky St. Arlington, VA 22205. (703) 534-7612 or 9202) 546-2698. Fax (703) 534-0285.

GEORGETOWN - - DAILY

Antique Market Place. 3407 `K' Street. Parking is difficult. Flea market on weekends, 35 permanent shops open during the week. Good selection of quality antiques, collectibles, silver, decorator items, jewelry and vintage clothing at the shops. Restrooms, h/a. Commercial vendors welcome. (202) 337-3620 or (301) 299-8253.

GEORGETOWN - - SUNDAYS

Georgetown Antique Fair and Flea Market. Wisconsin Avenue and "Q" Street NW. Parking lot at the Hardy Middle School. Hours 9am-5pm. Parking is difficult. Antiques, nice furniture, jewelry, collectibles, silver, jewelry, vintage clothing. Excellent market for the serious collector, investor or shopkeeper as many quality items here. Space from $15. Restrooms, food is available, h/a. up. Seasonal market March-November. Outdoor market. c/p Michael Sussman, 2109 "N" St. NW, 20037. (202) 223-0289 or 296-4989. Fax: (202) 223-0289..

WASHINGTON - - SUNDAYS

Flea Market. 7th and North Carolina SE. Hours 10am-5pm. Approximately 60 vendors. Good selection, antiques, collectibles, new merchandise, imports, gifts. Vintage clothing, produce, crafts, art, some rare and unusual pieces. Snack bar. Indoor and outdoor market. Space starts at $25. c/p Tom Rall. 1101 N. Kentucky St. Arlington, VA 22205. (703) 534-7612. Seasonal market, March through December.

WASHINGTON - - SATURDAYS

Flea Market. 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street. This Saturday only flea market offers the typical flea market fare, some new, some near new, some quite secondhand goods

WASHINGTON - -  SUNDAYS

Columbia Flea Market. Route 29. This Sunday only market gives shoppers a taste of the traditional in typical flea market offerings from new to nearly new goods at fair or better market value. (301) 329-2188.