
The Emporium at West Market Street Grand Opening + Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, August 1, 2025 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Opening of The Emporium at Market Street
Free Community Carnival to Celebrate the Opening of The Emporium at Market Street
Friday, August 1
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE ENTRY
Come celebrate the launch of The Emporium at Market Street — Sandusky’s exciting new all-weather indoor marketplace that blends creativity, culture, and community!
Event Highlights
4:00 PM – Final Judging of the Newsstand Bin Art Contest
4:30 PM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Community Carnival featuring:
Live music by NYC band KarsToo! and DJ Chosen
FREE family entertainment by The Fun Firm: caricatures, balloon twisting, and face painting
Festive balloon décor by Violet Pineapple — special thanks for transforming our space!
Free giveaways throughout the evening
What’s The Emporium?
A newly revitalized indoor marketplace featuring:
Tattoo & grooming studios
Vendor booths for local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs
Seasonal farmer’s market
Outdoor space for 4–6 food trucks
A welcoming platform for local talent and innovation
AUGUST SPECIAL
Vendor booths and food truck spaces are FREE all month!
Open daily from 8AM to 8PM, Monday to Sunday
No sales cuts — just flat-rate vendor support designed to help you grow.
Don’t miss the stunning new mural on-site, recently featured in the Sandusky Register — a tribute to everything we love about this city!
Learn more or become a vendor: emporiumwestmarket.com
Contact: emporiumwestmarket@gmail.com
Let’s come together to celebrate community, creativity, and a bold new space in downtown Sandusky. Everyone’s welcome — see you there!
@karstooband
Additional Info
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314 W Market St
Sandusky, OH 44870 United States
West side parking lot of the historic Sandusky Register building
Business Milestone | Ribbon Cutting