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Market After Dark

One of Downtown Cedar Rapids’ largest, FREE, outdoor events

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GET READY!

Downtown’s Biggest Outdoor Celebration

Aug. 24, 2024 from 6:30 – 11:00 p.m.

One of Downtown Cedar Rapids’ most popular, free, open-air events, Market After Dark, features a variety of vendors mixed with lively entertainment. This event brings a unique atmosphere to Downtown Cedar Rapids with food, beer, wine, art, entertainment and creative placemaking displays.

Applications are now open! Please download and read the Vendor Handbook before applying.
(Apply by May 15 for best opportunity to be selected.)

Download the Vendor Handbook

100

Vendors

30,000-50,000

Average Attendance

Market information

All you need to know about this special night!

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Market Tips

Prepare for this special night

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Entertainment

See who’s performing

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Market Vendors

Check out who will be there

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Market Map

See the market venue

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Be a Vendor

All the details you need to sign up

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Volunteer

Help us make the magic happen!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

ImOn

Thank you to our Supporting Sponsors

Nordstrom

Thank you to our Main Stage Sponsor

Thank you to our Safety Sponsor

UFG Insurance

Thank you to our Media Sponsors

The Gazette

Z102.9

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