The Mashpee and Providence Open Markets are both open this weekend, Labor Day Weekend, but the South End Open Market in Boston is closed. The projected weather for this weekend is perfect for a Market, not too hot, not too cool...juuust right.

Email: info@providenceopenmarket.com or info@mashpeeopenmarket.com if you'd like to reserve a spot for Mashpee this Friday (August 31) or Providence on Saturday (September 1). Tons of people will be moving through Cape Cod this weekend, and Providence is awakening with the return of students.

Due to a handful of cancellations and missed deadlines, there are just a few booth spaces left for the Open Studios weekend on September 15 and 16 at the South End Open Market in Boston.

If you are interested in participating, email info@southendopenmarket.com right away because these spots will fill up quickly.

The total cost is $185 for the full weekend--$100 goes to the Open Market and $85.00 goes to USEA (United South End Artists), the event organizer. Here is the link to download the USEA Registration form, which you will need to participate: http://www.southendopenmarket.com/usea20 07. pdf

This is a neighborhood-wide event, and the artists' studios in the neighborhood also participate which draws an even larger crowd (10,000 +) of handmade- friendly shoppers. It is always one of the biggest weekends of the season, and we'd love to see you there!

Make a note of it--the hours for the Mashpee Open Market have been revised-they are now 10AM- 4PM, effective this Friday August 31.

The Market Street Team is getting ready to deploy once again. Energetic and enthusiastic people are needed to help get the word out about the Markets. What's in it for you? Vendors who commit to 2 full days of distribution will receive 4 free Markets- how can you beat that! The Team will be meeting next on Friday Sept. 7th at the South End Open Market lot (540 Harrison Ave. in Boston, time TBA). We will be distributing new posters and postcards for the Providence and South End Open Markets. You'll get to be part of the action-and the markets will love you for it! Email info@southendopenmarket.com to sign up.

Or at least peeking right around the corner, and you know what that means here in New England: crisp beautiful Market days, luscious harvests from our farmers, the bustle of Fall shopping, and the approaching buzz of the Holiday season. School is in, and it's a great time for selling at the Market! Now is the perfect time to reserve your booth spaces for fall if you haven't already. To add more dates go to:

www.southendopenmarket.com

www.mashpeeopenmarket.com

www.providenceopenmarket.com

Come help us welcome the new season!