(Dec. 1, 2016) Held for the first and possibly the last time at what will become Toy Town on the corner of Market and Washington Streets in downtown Snow Hill, this year’s Snow Hill Christmas Market returns with more than 20 vendors and holiday cheer to spare.
The market, which will run from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, is usually held at the old firehouse, but a scheduling conflict arose with the preferred date, so the market found itself temporarily homeless.
“I contacted Toy Town’s owner Richard Seaton and asked if we could use the building,” Michael Day, economic development consultant said. “He agreed, and will be at the market showing people around what will become Toy Town.”
Day said the event would return to the firehouse next year, and that the event was already booked. The festivities will overlap with the scheduled First Friday celebration.
Because of the change in venue, Day said vendor fees have been waived, and there’s no admission charge to get in and start browsing.
Though more than 20 vendors have already been booked, Day said space is still available and arrangements can be made by contacting him directly at 443-735-0957.
In the meantime, Day said he and Seaton would focus on getting Toy Town set up for the show. The building is still undergoing construction, as the second floor still needs some renovation, but is starting to take on a toy store flair.
For example, a giant model biplane glider, destined to be hung from the ceiling of the expansive new showroom, may not yet be taking wing, but this is as close to ground level as its likely to be for quite some time.
Most of the other visible upgrades are cosmetic, and the decades-vacant building still needs work before a projected spring opening of Toy Town.
“It’s a little sneak preview into what’s going to become Toy Town,” Day said.
There will also be new and antique toys available for sale during the market.
Also already scheduled for an appearance are jewelry, sea glass, baked good, Amish friendship bread, locally roasted coffee, vegetables and jelly, Avon products, chocolate-covered popcorn, Christmas decoration and alpaca product vendors.
Beverages will not be sold on site, but Day noted the Daily Brew Coffeehouse is only a couple of doors down from the market site.
The market, which will run from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, is usually held at the old firehouse, but a scheduling conflict arose with the preferred date, so the market found itself temporarily homeless.
“I contacted Toy Town’s owner Richard Seaton and asked if we could use the building,” Michael Day, economic development consultant said. “He agreed, and will be at the market showing people around what will become Toy Town.”
Day said the event would return to the firehouse next year, and that the event was already booked. The festivities will overlap with the scheduled First Friday celebration.
Because of the change in venue, Day said vendor fees have been waived, and there’s no admission charge to get in and start browsing.
Though more than 20 vendors have already been booked, Day said space is still available and arrangements can be made by contacting him directly at 443-735-0957.
In the meantime, Day said he and Seaton would focus on getting Toy Town set up for the show. The building is still undergoing construction, as the second floor still needs some renovation, but is starting to take on a toy store flair.
For example, a giant model biplane glider, destined to be hung from the ceiling of the expansive new showroom, may not yet be taking wing, but this is as close to ground level as its likely to be for quite some time.
Most of the other visible upgrades are cosmetic, and the decades-vacant building still needs work before a projected spring opening of Toy Town.
“It’s a little sneak preview into what’s going to become Toy Town,” Day said.
There will also be new and antique toys available for sale during the market.
Also already scheduled for an appearance are jewelry, sea glass, baked good, Amish friendship bread, locally roasted coffee, vegetables and jelly, Avon products, chocolate-covered popcorn, Christmas decoration and alpaca product vendors.
Beverages will not be sold on site, but Day noted the Daily Brew Coffeehouse is only a couple of doors down from the market site.