Market After Dark
The Market After Dark, presented by VanDerGinst Law, offers a variety of vendors mixed with lively stage and street entertainment, creating a unique nightlife opportunity for downtown Cedar Rapids. On average, this event brings more than 30,000 people downtown for food, beer, wine, art, entertainment and more!
Save the Date: Market After Dark 2018
August 25
Thank you to our 2018 Presenting Sponsor, VanDerGinst Law!
2018 Market After Dark Applications
We begin accepting applications for the 2018 Market After Dark, presented by VanDerGinst Law, on January 8. Find more information in the Become a Vendor section.
Market After Dark Attracts More Than 29,000 in 2017
The third year of Market After Dark took over downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday, August 26. More than 29,000 people came to the heart of Cedar Rapids for the unique event.
Nearly 100 local Iowa vendors lined the street of the venue, selling traditional market goods, a variety of prepared food options and more. Market patrons filled the bars and restaurants that participated in the event's open container policy.
The Brazilian 2Wins and The Getaway City Band rocked the Main Stage, and patrons enjoyed entertainment around every corner like Prestige Lighted Ballerinas, Radiance Fire and more.
Thank you to all Market After Dark attendees, as they supported local Iowa businesses both downtown and throughout the Corridor. Thank you to presenting sponsor, The Gazette Company. We could not have pulled off this event without our sponsors and our volunteers. We are sincerely grateful for their support and help!
Find Out More
The Market After Dark is so much more than vendors! This nightlife experience in Downtown Cedar Rapids is unlike anything else!
Become a Vendor
This event features 100 local vendors selling produce, food, artisan crafts and more! Will you be one of them? read more
The Scene
There's so much happening at Market After Dark this year! Looking for all the details about beverages, entertainment, vendors and more? Check it out
Get Involved
We use almost 100 community members to pour beverages, check IDs, provide crowd control, and help with set up/tear down duties. Get involved
