Harbour Island Art Walk

Yesterday was the monthly «last Sunday of the month» Art Walk Market in Harbor Island. The market seems to be picking up from the few booths that began as an idea a while ago. I have taken part of it for about two years and a half now. No. I don’t sell anything nor do I buy much, but I love how colorful everything is. A couple of streets lined up with life and fun and the unusual. This Sunday was the busiest I have seen it. The music began around twelve o’clock and an array of singers performed many popular songs. Oldies and even some Maroon 5 could be sang along to. Sunny and a bit chilly at times, the weather added to the festivity. Lots of dog owners walking their pets and the dogs basking in all of the attention. Plenty of colorful tents selling jewelry, textiles from El Salvador, soaps, candles, paintings, drawings, honey, baby bows and bibs, dog bandanas and chic collars. A lady was offering intuitive readings, but her business was too busy as she artistically painted the faces of the children. Interesting food sold as well, though not much. Everywhere a smile and a «hello.» Lots of banter and hugs and «happy to see you again.» Children running around in anxiously looking for distracted parents who were searching for that «perfect thing one is always looking for.» I return often to the Art Walk Market. I look at everything. Hold many things. Try many things. I never know what I am looking for, but do know I had looked for it once I find it.

Best event each month. Lots of vendors great food and fun people. Great event for dogs kids and getting to know your neighbors.

It’s a nice little market that happens once a month. Typical small market things, jewelry, homemade honey, wood carvings… those types of things. There are usually a couple different types of food being sold as well. They always have a musician playing music which is nice. It never seems to get very crowded, but I think having it from 12 – 5 zin the summer hurts. A later event, maybe 4 – 8, would draw more of a crowd. But, it’s a nice event to have here.

This is a nice art and crafts open market similar to the one in Hyde Park but on a much much smaller scale. I like that it’s outdoors and pet friendly. You can find hand made jewelry, bags, soaps, home décor, scarfs, a lemonade stand and local music among other things. I’m hoping that it continues to grow and they will add food vendors. Street parking is VERY limited so be prepared to pay for parking. It usually runs the last Sunday of every month.