Sunset Beach is full of so many special things, including amazing community events. One beloved community event tradition is the Sunset Beach Summer Market.
What is the Sunset Beach Summer Market?
Sunset Beach Summer Market is an open-air market that provides a space for local growers and artisans to sell their homegrown produce and handcrafted goods directly to residents and visitors of Sunset Beach.
The market takes place at Town Park and is more officially referred to as the Market in the Park. Market in the Park supports local vendors and farmers as well as nonprofit organizations to be able to share their handcrafted goods or local services with the public. Non-profits are able to fundraise from this venue as long as they are not sharing/selling items that compete with other local artisans paying for a vending space in the market.
The Sunset Beach summer market is managed by town staff members who are also on site during market hours, helping with set up and load out. They are on site throughout operation hours to assist vendors as well as customers and distribute information regarding community activities in Sunset Beach. The market is open rain or shine unless the weather is too harsh and creates safety concerns.
What can I find at the Sunset Beach Summer Market in the Park?
Sunset Beach Summer Market in the Park has various vendors each week. Some of the most popular goods that can be found at the market include
- Jewelry
- Pottery
- Locally grown produce
- Woodcrafts
- Local honey
- Locally prepared food
- Locally designed clothing
- Other unique handcrafted products
When can I visit the Sunset Beach Summer Market in the Park?
The Sunset Beach Market in the Park is open in Sunset Beach Town Park, located at 206 Sunset Blvd., from 9 AM to 1 PM on Thursdays. The market will run from April 17 through October 9 in 2025.
Other open-air markets in the area
In addition to the amazing and beloved Market in the Park in Sunset Beach, there are other nearby open-air markets to check out. These include:
Summer market series in Ocean Isle Beach every Tuesday from 9 AM to 1 PM
One Love Market at the Calabash waterfront on Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Town of Shallotte Markets on Mulberry on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM
Other activities in Sunset Beach Town Park
Sunset Beach Town Park is a community event hub for the Sunset Beach area. There are so many great activities to enjoy and get to know the people in the Sunset Beach area. Make sure to check out the schedule for community events on the Sunset Beach Facebook page. Recently released was a schedule of concerts in the park throughout the summer in 2025.
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