Picot Night Markets – July 26, August 2 and 9, 2018

Thursday nights are about to get a little more lively in the Square; the Picot Night Markets are coming back! When Picot was a shop in Fernwood Square (where Luna Collective is now), the owner, Britt Buntain, and her staff started the Night Markets in 2016 and it was something that the ‘hood was thirsty for. The Picot Collective shop was a curation of quality, handmade goods, and the markets were a greater expression of the brand by gathering the community together for events.

Their 3^rd annual Night Markets will have 35 artisan vendors per night, all high-quality products ranging from pottery, skincare, jewelry, home decor, food & beverage, artwork, textiles, clothing, plants, Sea Cider, and more. Some of the vendors are participating all three nights, some just one or two, so it creates a diverse offering of local business to check out each week. Live music will run from 5-7:30pm with the High Quadra Ramblers on July 26^th, Robbie Hancock on August 2^nd, and surprise guests on August 9^th.

Find Picot’s table at the market where the infamous Honey Tobacco products will be sold and there will be a raffle gift basket each week with items donated from the participating vendors. All proceeds will be going to support the Fernwood Neighborhood Resource Group.

New to the markets this year is another Fernwood local, Grace Lore, who is running for #yyj city council this fall and wants to make sure there is space for young people, young families, and inclusive neighbourhoods for everyone! She will be around the markets to chat with neighbours and friends! Check out her Facebook page (facebook.com/GraceInVic or at gracelore.ca to learn more or find her at the market!

Come down to Fernwood Square on Thursdays, July 26^th, August 2^nd and August 9^th from 4-9pm. Bring your friends and family, your dogs and cats on a leash, if that’s what you’re into. Bring a blanket to hang out and enjoy the sunset on the lawn of Vic High and wander over to the Inn or Stage to finish off the night.

Want to know more and stay updated? Check out Picot on Instagram: @picotcollective and look up #picotnightmarkets. Log onto Facebook and search “2018 Picot Night Markets” to RSVP and invite your friends. The organizers, Britt Buntain and Arielle Moore are so excited to be coming back into Fernwood and bringing this fun community event back to where it all began.