shop small... but make it elevated & curated
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shop small... but make it elevated & curated •
Help the coolest small businesses
become the next big household names.
Dec 14 + 15, 11-5
AT union market’s dock5
15 years of bringing you the best pop-up shopping event!
Meticulously curated with something for all.
Be creative yourself in The Unique Studio, our experiential area filled with things to do!
Create jobs & help your city thrive!
Join us IRL to save the planet by lowering the carbon footprint of shipping (and returns).
Customize + Create in The Studio
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Stick & Poke Tattoos
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Custom Embroidery Station
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Permanent Jewelry Station
Our exhibitors are the next big brands!
Our sellers can be found in Urban Outfitters, Target, West Elm, Whole Foods & more, while others are strictly DTC/online brands…
Like us, everyone is an independent, small business.
The majority of sellers are BIPOC & women/femme!
what’s unique about our world?
Limited-Edition Drops
Exclusive Collaborations
Archival Pieces & One-Offs
weekend-only specials!
The Venue
Union Market’s Dock5
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Tickets
Support America’s only WOC-owned national market & small businesses.
AVAILABLE BELOW OR AT THE DOOR
Come Shop
All the Things…
…and Eat & Drink!
Creativity & Community
Our Family of Partners
Why shopping IRL with us is the best…
meet the amazing people
behind the products
try on, smell, taste before you buy
doom scrolling and shopping is unhealthy
WOC-owned & operated since 2008
The majority of our sellers are BIPOC, women & LGBTQ+
What people say about us on Yelp:
WHERE: Union Market’s Dock5, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
WHEN: DEC 14 & 15, 11-5PM BOTH DAYS
FAQs
parking: the venue is surrounded by parking lots throughout the area
are dogs allowed? yes furry friends can attend, please keep them on leash and be aware of other shoppers and small kids
Do kids need tickets? nope, kids 14 and under are always free to attend
Our impact:
leading the conscious consumerism movement for over 15 years!
We’ve showcased and supported over 26,000 small businesses across America
$32million+ has been spent at the markets
Since 2008 we’ve donated over $50,000 to organizations including Inner City Arts, 826LA, and Surfrider Foundation
Half a million have experienced our events
