Jingle and Mingle at the City Market, Dec. 8, 2021 @indycm

By Amy Crook
On behalf of the Indianapolis City Market

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis City Market (222 E. Market St.) is proud to present “Jingle & Mingle” a last minute market with local vendors, artists and entertainment to take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 12 to 6 pm.

“Jingle & Mingle” presented by the Indianapolis City Market is a special holiday event that will feature musical performances, cooking demonstrations and local artists. Businesses will showcase their work and products available for purchase. Many market house merchants will have special presentations and offer daily specials.

This year’s only large-scale “City Market presents” holiday engagement event, is a great opportunity to continue to support and inspire merchants who have remained resilient throughout the pandemic and foster deeper relationships between existing and new merchants.

Musical performances by Valerie Phelps and The Phelps Connection, Classical Music Indy and DJ Kyle Long. 

Artists from Reclaiming The Space, an art activation which took place in October 2020 where 17 artists painted the barricades that surround Market Street construction, will be popping up with their art, large and small, with live paintings by Deonna Craig and Alex Kim. Event flyer designed by Kaila Austin, a Reclaiming The Space artist.

Artist activations at Jingle & Mingle made possible by a Cultural Connection Grant, which is part of the #IndyKeepsCreating 2021 Series, a program powered by the City of Indianapolis led by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, administered by Big Car Collaborative.

The Historic Indianapolis City Market has been a great place for small, well known, locally owned businesses to get their start. Check out Just Cookies, His & Hers Boutique, Jack’s Barber Shop just to name a few. Several vendors have breakfast offerings including Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill which opens at 8:00 a.m.

Tomlinson Tap Room anchors the City Market’s evening and weekend business, Tuesday through Thursday: 2-9 pm; Friday: 12-9 pm; and Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm. 

Gift certificates are available for purchase directly from the Indianapolis City Market and can be used at a variety of market house eateries, shops and at Tomlinson Tap Room. Consider buying in bulk to treat your staff this holiday season. Email info@indycm.com to order or obtain more information.

Valentine’s Day Celebration at the Indianapolis City Market, Feb. 14, 2018 @indycm

Indianapolis City Market in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.

By Joe Perin
Indianapolis City Market

Married couples are invited to start their Valentine’s Day celebrations with an opportunity to renew the vows they took when first married by attending the Indianapolis City Market‘s “Sharing the Love” celebration.

The event is open to the public and will include a wedding vow renewal ceremony officiated by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. There will also be live music, cake and punch, a photo station, a card writing station, and special coupon offerings to participating City Market merchants.

The event will be held on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Those participating should arrive around 10:30 a.m. The wedding vow renewal ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m., and couples will be welcome to remain after the ceremony. Cake for the event will be provided by City Market merchant Circle City Sweets.

WHAT: Sharing the Love – Valentine’s Day Celebration & Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2018, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: The Indianapolis City Market – North Mezzanine

INFO: http://www.indycm.com or 317-634-9266

Wheelchair Accessibility Info
Enter the City Market from the East Side of the building. The East Entrance has door opening assistance and is distinguished by double doors. An elevator to the Mezzanine is located on the first floor at the north side of the building after passing through the breezeway as you approach the Platform.

ABOUT INDIANAPOLIS CITY MARKET
Indianapolis City Market (ICM) feeds the community and its guests by offering distinct foods, products, and services, in an environment that preserves and perpetuated central Indiana’s agricultural, architectural, and cultural history. ICM was on the original Plat of the City design by Alexander Ralston in 1821. ICM’s main Market House celebrated its 130th birthday in November 2016. Indianapolis City Market Corporation, a nonprofit organization, is governed by a 13-member board of directors appointed by the Mayor of Indianapolis and the City-County Council.

Gumbo Cookoff @indycm, Feb. 28, 2017

U-Relish is one of the participating contestants in the Gumbo Cookoff.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2016, all rights reserved.

By Joe Perin
Indianapolis City Market

INDIANAPOLIS (February 1, 2017) – The Indianapolis City Market is gathering some of the area’s best chefs to help Hoosiers through the end of winter with a family-friendly gumbo cook-off. Ten local chefs will enter their best gumbo recipe to help celebrate Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday: Feb. 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

A 4-ounce sample of each of the 10 gumbo recipes, as well as a slice of French bread with each sample, will be included in the price of every ticket. Traditional French bread will be provided by City Market merchant Circle City Boulangerie. Attendees will also vote for their favorite recipe using green, yellow, and purple Mardi Gras beads. Water, craft beer, and wine will be available for purchase in the Tomlinson Tap Room.

Participating restaurants and chefs include:

The Meridian Restaurant and Bar | Alan Smith

Libertine Liquor Bar | Matt Stum

Rook | Carlos Salazar

Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place | Cynthia Wilson

Pogue’s Run Grocer | Alan Walker

Love Handle | Chris Benedyk

Twenty Tap | Shannon Baugher

U-Relish Farms | Cara Dafforn

Three Carrots | Ian Phillips

Circle City Soups | Angela Osborn

WHAT: Market Gras Gumbo Cook-Off (All Ages)
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
TICKETS: marketgras2017.brownpapertickets.com (Ages 5 & Under: FREE, Ages 6-17: $10, Adults: $20)

Renew Your Wedding Vows @indycm, Feb. 14, 2017

Indianapolis City Market. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2016, all rights reserved.

By Joe Perin
Indianapolis City Market

INDIANAPOLIS (January 25, 2017) – Married couples are invited to start their Valentine’s Day celebrations by renewing their wedding vows at the Indianapolis City Market’s Sharing the Love celebration. The event is free and open to the public and will include a wedding vow renewal ceremony, live entertainment, cake, punch, a photo station, and special coupon offerings to participating City Market merchants. The vow renewal ceremony will be presided over by Indy Style’s own Tracy Forner.

The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Those participating should arrive around 10:30 a.m. The wedding vow renewal ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., and couples are welcome to remain after the ceremony.

Cake for the event will be provided by City Market merchant Circle City Sweets. Monthly correspondence supply company Haven Paperie and floral design company Southern Sky Design will have a Valentine’s Day flowers and cards “pop-up shop” at the event.

WHAT: Sharing the Love – Valentine’s Day Celebration & Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. – noon
WHERE: The Indianapolis City Market – North Mezzanine, 222 East Market Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
INFO: 317-634-9266

Cookoff Before The Kickoff at City Market, Sept. 21, 2015

Indianapolis City Market. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2012, all rights reserved.

The Cookoff before Kickoff
INDOOR TAILGATE
Monday Night Pre-Game Party
HISTORIC INDIANAPOLIS CITY MARKET
Monday, September 21, 2015
Begins at 5:00
TOMLINSON TAP ROOM OPEN FOR THOSE older than 21

FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY

The Indianapolis City Market and U-Relish Farm are partnering to offer a safe, family-friendly Monday Night Football destination without lugging a cooler or pitching your pop up tent. The “With a little LUCK Scavenger Hunt” takes place between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Clues will be provided for those children who can read with a theme of Football. For those children who cannot read visual clues are found at merchants within the Indianapolis City Market. At the endzone, there are non-food treasures for all those who complete the “With a little LUCK Scavenger Hunt.”

LIVE MUSIC ON WEST PLAZA

FEATURING

GRILLMASTER AND CHEF BRAD GATES
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FARE by THREE CARROTS
HAMBURGERS by Papa Gus
PIZZA by Mauricios
CHEESESTEAK GRILL by Mambo’s

FACE PAINTING BY SIDESHOW ART & ODDITORIUM
S’mores, Gelato and Hot Cocoa by Chocolate for the Spirit
DRINKS & SNACKS OFFERED BY Amazing Potato Chip, Just Cookies and Pat’s Pretzel
Mile Square Coffee Roastery

U-Relish Farm • Main Market House • 222 East Market Street, Indianapolis, IN •46204 • @CaraDafforn • www.u-relish.com
Another Project of Eel River Marketing