Collaboratory invites public to summer Night Market
Collaboratory is inviting the public to its second Night Market of 2022 from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19, on the Collaboratory campus at 2031 Jackson St., in downtown Fort Myers.
With live music by The Line Up Band, this Night Market will be included as a stop on the River District Alliance’s monthly Music Walk being held the same evening.
“Our first Night Market held in May was an interactive experience where the community was able to come meet us and our resident partners,” said Stacey Mercado, events lead for Collaboratory. “We look forward to seeing even more visitors at this second event and want to hear from them as we build a sense of community and get to know each other. Collaboratory was designed to connect people.”
Captains For Clean Water, IMAG History & Science Center, Alliance for the
Arts and Lee County Library will be onsite for experiences throughout the night.
Retailers selling gifts on site include: Dynasty Guacamole, Southwest Florida Produce, Amorist Jewelry, Tripe Dog Dare Bakery, Wild at Heart Flower Truck, The Love Muffins, Wajoli African Wear, Sunnyqsunscreen, Chaotically Copeland Creations and Brandy’s Wax and Wicks.
Food trucks and food vendors include Nickel City Red Hots, Dave’s mobile pizza and more, Island Vibez, Wonderland Cookie Dough and beer by Millennial Brewing Co.
Anyone interested in participating as a partner vendor can email smercado@collaboratory.org. To R.S.V.P. please visit https://collaboratory.org/event/night-market/
Collaboratory is committed to coordinating the solving of all of Southwest Florida’s social problems on an 18-year deadline including homelessness, poverty, mental illness, racism, illiteracy and more. Collaboratory was founded in 1976 as the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. It has made over $83 million in grants since then and is home to more than 400 philanthropic funds.
To learn more and get involved, call 239-274-5900 or visit www.collaboratory.org.