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When
Saturday, Oct. 3
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where
State Street
Downtown Geneseo
Downtown Geneseo
Cost
Free
admission
admission
Host
Geneseo Chamber
of Commerce
of Commerce
GENESEO — State Street Market will return to downtown Geneseo on Saturday, Oct. 3, bringing a full day of open-air shopping, food and live music to State Street.
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual fall event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The Chamber describes it as a once-a-year market built around handmade goods, vintage finds and local crafts from makers across the region.
More than 50 vendor booths are expected to line State Street, while local musicians and performers provide a soundtrack for the day. Downtown shops and restaurants also will be open, giving visitors a chance to move beyond the market booths and make a full day of the trip.
Fourteen food vendors broaden the menu
The Chamber has announced 14 mobile food trucks, carts and pop-ups positioned at both ends of the market map. The lineup ranges from lobster and tacos to doughnuts, barbecue, coffee, lemonade, ice cream and kettle corn.
Cousins Maine Lobster TruckSnazzy’s Lemonade + Corndogs
Edna Joe’s TacosOcteen Energy + Coffee
Holey DonutsCaffeine & Chaos
Smokin’ GoodnessSundae Funday
Pat & LeasTed Pitolouski’s Greek Food pop-up
Hayshakers GrillTop That + Cherry on Top
The Main Squeeze TrailerIowa’s Finest Kettle Corn
The Chamber is also encouraging visitors to try Geneseo restaurants throughout the day, particularly if lines are long near the market. Options in town include quick-service, pub and sit-down dining.
A market tote doubles as a fundraiser
A limited-edition State Street Market tote is available ahead of the event through Katsch, Four Seasons and Pegasus, according to the Chamber. Four Seasons lists the cotton-canvas tote at $24.99 and says all proceeds support the Chamber’s State Street Market event.
A separate downtown sale begins at 8 a.m.
Visitors who want an earlier start can also check out the Kingswood Silent Auction & Garage Sale, listed for 8 a.m. Saturday at 302 N. State St. Because the sale information comes from a third-party event listing, visitors should confirm details with Kingswood before making a special trip.
What to know before you go
- Date and time: Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: State Street in downtown Geneseo.
- Admission: Free.
- Weather: The vendor application says the event is planned rain or shine, with Sunday, Oct. 4, identified as a possible rain date if activated. Check the Chamber’s event page for any last-minute update.
- Questions: Contact the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce at (309) 944-2686 or geneseo@geneseo.org.
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