Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
El Mercadito
1720 Galleria Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28270
Tickets: Free (Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
After four trial weekends, the new Charlotte open-air market, El Mercadito, will celebrate its official grand opening on Saturday. The festivities will include a Christmas Market, live music, tamales, a gift wrapping station, and Santa Claus. There will be over 100 vendors selling fresh fruits and veggies, candy, cooking ingredients, apparel, household items, tools, toys, jewelry, and more.
El Mercadito, located on Galleria Blvd near Monroe Rd across the street from Super Walmart, replaces the old Central Flea Market (held at the former site of Eastland Mall) providing opportunities for several micro local businesses in the community.
The El Mercadito market is open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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