MERCADITO
(ENG) Celebrate Small Business Owners!
From crafts, clothing, and gifts, to food and various activities, there will be something for everyone’s taste! In addition, you can enjoy live music and other surprises. Come with your friends and family and enjoy a day of celebration and fun at our special event.
(ESP) ¡Celebra a los Pequeños Negocios!
Desde Artesanias, ropa, regalos, hasta comida y diversas actividades, ¡habrá algo para todos los gustos! Además, podrás disfrutar de música en vivo y otras sorpresas. Ven con tus amigos y familiares y disfruta de un día de celebración y diversión en nuestro evento especial.
A Message from the Organizer
“Mercadito aims to bring together a diverse audience, including local families, community members, entrepreneurs, leaders, advocates, and individuals passionate about promoting inclusivity and celebrating the rich tapestry of Latin American culture.”
Bridget Espinosa
About Mercadito
(ENG) Mercadito, an arts & crafts market, is an event that provides a platform for small business owners to connect with customers, network with other entrepreneurs, and transform their side hustles into successful businesses.
(ESP) Mercadito es un evento que proporciona una plataforma para que los pequeños empresarios conecten con los clientes, se relacionen con otros emprendedores y transformen sus “hobbies” en negocios exitosos.
About our Vendors
(ENG) Overall, Mercadito has been a huge success, bringing together a community of entrepreneurs from all backgrounds with side hustles like creatives, artists, foodies, and more, to showcase their diversity and ingenuity.
(ESP) En general, Mercadito ha sido un gran éxito, reuniendo a una comunidad de emprendedores y creativos para celebrar la cultura y el espíritu empresarial.
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Recreation
FOOD
Past Events
Cinco de Mayo Mercadito
May 4th & 5th
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
L’Arte Sano Juice Bar
2024 Mercadito Vendors / Vendedores
El Artesano / Scents of a Monarch / Tuguava Coffee / Maria’s / Ame Tacos / La Poblana / Huntington Bank / Numu Toys / Lashes by Desii / Loli Sweets / Marles Creación / Denisse’s Treats / Detroit Moped Works / Frances Naturals & More / Spice It Up Crackers / Handmade Crafts / Frituras Mexicanas / Piñas preparadas / Mariscos (coctel de camarón y ceviche) / And more….
2024 Mercadito Performances / Presentaciones:
Martin Chaparro / Patty Sosa Garza / Explosiva Radio / Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyani Izel / Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas / Ballet Folklorico El Orgullo de Mexico
2024 Mercadito Sponsors / Patrocinadores:
Huntington Bank / El Central Hispanic News / La Explosiva / Gordie Howe / Puente Cultural Integration
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