Darraugh Opelski prepares the sign.
East Bank Artist's Market Comes to Bay City
Unity park offers wares
July 3, 2011
By: Stacie Lech
Just-In-Time-Cakes table was festive with cupcakes, cookies and other goodies.
The East Bank Market made its debut on Saturday, July 02, 2011 on Center Ave. between Saginaw and Water Streets at Unity Park in downtown Bay City.
The market is the brainchild of Alan LaFave from Bay City. "I was staying with friends in L.A. and one morning I just wanted to get out of the apartment so I went for a walk," LaFave explained. "I found the Abbott Kinney Artists Market in Venice and immediately called Don [Sabourin, the owner of the Park] to suggest something similar in Unity Park in Bay City." said LaFave.
The market is open Saturdays from 10-4. Recent vendors included live music, artists, photographers, baked goods, Henna artists, local honey and organic eggs, coffee, t-shirts and a woodworker. Potential vendors are welcome and encouraged to contact Darraugh Opelski at 989-751-6556 to reserve a booth.
A 10x10 space is $20. When you purchase one Saturday you get a second free of charge. They are looking for distinctive artists, hand made items, baked goods, produce, vintage clothes, etc. Find more information about East Bank Market on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/east.bank.market.baycity.
Sparrow Run Designs both carried canvas totes, pillows and other items with unique photos and quotes.
Hannah Piotrowski, Bay City, stopped to pose before having her feather extension from Roxy's Beauty Bar applied.
Shawn McDonald from 989 Design was selling various Bay City T-shirts. All are unique designs only available from 989 Design.
Meagan from Henna Art by Becca Watz works on Brynn Poirier from Bay City.
Laura Stockwell and her dog Henley from Bay City stop for coffee from Populace Coffee.
Kari Maples from Say WOOF! photography takes a photo of Henley. She offered free photos to anyone who brought their dog to the market.
Roxy's Beauty Bar applied feather hair extensions, tinsel and other fun hair accessories.
Laura Stockwell talks to Brynn Poirier about Henley. He's not complaining.
The Nature of Things offered organic honey, eggs and photography.
More henna art.