About this Event
The Hester Street Fair's annual Pride Market dedicates its entire roster to showcasing businesses owned and operated by members (and a few allies) of the LGBTQIA+ community. With over 50 LGBTQIA+ businesses, artists, cooks, DJs, and performers participating, Hester Street Fair takes great pride in organizing our 4th Pride Market. This event serves as a celebration and tribute to queer history, legacy, support, and empowerment. Each year, we shine a spotlight on a different segment of the community, and this year, we are delighted to highlight and extend our support to our South Asian LGBTQIA+ friends and family.
Join us for a day filled with queer joy and innovative experiences, all encompassed in an extraordinary day party! Save the date: June 24th, from 11 am to 6 pm, at Pier 17. We look forward to seeing you there.
Special Programming
Music by DJ Freedem with friends and special guests popping in and out throughout the day
Live musical performance by VJDAMUSICMAN
Our Gender Affirmimg Clothing Swap will be led by our OG vendor Eden’s Harvests along with a few friends. Come by and exchange your valued but no longer used clothing, for clothing that others will use as they make their transition into their true selves.
Charitable Partner Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies are coming through with free parent hugs, a henna artist, and a table full of resources to support Queer South Asian Youth.
What’s On The Menu?
Tagmo Treats & Diaspora Co. are cooking up a special menu for this year’s Pride Market. Chef Surbi, founder of Tagmo, started her business right at the Hester Street Fair and now, she has her restaurant down at The Seaport. We love watching our vendors grow into owning and operating their own establishments and since we go so far back with Chef Surbi, we are proud to host her this year as our featured Chef.
Here’s a sneak peek at her Pride Market menu, featuring spices and collaborative dishes from Diaspora Co.
- Tandoori Paneer Wrap
- Tiki Birani Mash
- Cardamom sweet treat pudding cup
- Iced Thai turmeric latte
Brazen Flavas has the jello-shot menu of our dreams
Cake Mama has their signature mini cakes, portable spoons, and fresh iced coffee ready to go
Our West 32 Soju bar is back in action. Come for a specialty soju cocktail in partnership with Olipop and Le Moné
Highlighted Vendors
Aly Cupcake - Handmade wearable art and home decor made from clay
George Glass Designs - An embroidery studio specializing in all things pop culture
High Femme Vintage - Vintage-obsessed, tailoring master, fashion designer Jamie McCarty makes her long awaited return to our fair with her one of a kind vintage finds or custom designs
Keith Kelly - Unisex fits with hand-printed prints
Little Fires - A unique paper goods shop celebrating humanity through world-wide customs and expressions
Lucky Skivvies - Gender-inclusion boxer briefs and loungewear for all bodies
Othmana Olive Oil - Premium, extra virgin olive oil crafted from over 350 year old, family owned Palestinian trees
Prince Peacock - A drag queen in the birdie kingdom who loves to sell and create their own jewelry
The Park Poet - Peter Chinman quit his job and started sitting out in public with a sign that said ASK ME FOR A POEM. Since then he's written poems for over 10,000 people and has started making his own unique line of candles and sculptures
SASS - Culinary treats and infused fine chocolates
Full RosterTBA!
About Hester Street Fair
The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC's artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors. As a space that connects and collects the highest-quality cutting-edge entrepreneurs and under-the-radar brands, Hester creates buzzworthy artisanal experiences that are unique to Downtown Manhattan. Our vendor selections represent the unmatched diversity, unique talent, and abundant creative spirit that sets NYC apart. Described by the New York Times as a “hyperlocal block party,” The Hester brand brings a connection to the community and a vibe that is cool, cozy, and familiar. Family-friendly and open to all yet refined enough to appeal to the city’s most discerning foodies, music aficionados, and vintage fashionistas, Hester is a meeting ground for all those attuned to the city’s sharpest trends, facilitating a close-knit community of in-the-know New Yorkers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
89 South St, 89 South Street, New York, United States
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