Attention to all food lovers! The 626 Mini Night Market is coming to Downtown Santa Monica this weekend! If you enjoy trying different types of foods from other cultures, then the 626 Night Market should be on your bucket list.
The 626 Night Market was first established back in 2012. This event was inspired by similar gatherings in Asia where people come together to enjoy different types of foods and have a good time. Fun fact! It was named “626” after the area code region of San Gabriel Valley.
This weekend there will be many street vendors, merchandise for purchase, activities, entertainment and more.
Here is a current updated vendor line-up:
- All Dat Dumpling
- Baozza
- Bearology x One Piece
- Blue Maine Lobster
- Big and Long Potato
- Birria El Patron
- Ghostix
- Hawaiian Honey Cones
- Infamous Fries
- Lucky Ball KBBQ
- Miniyaki Cheese Shell Taco
- Miniyaki Steak and Grill
- Pearson’s Cajun
- Refi Snacks
- Shake Ramen
- Sunday Cafe
- Tao’s Bao
- Temaki Time
- Tokyo Yakisoba
- Ubenabon
- Waffle Dream
- Yakitori Yado
Here is the merchandise and crafts vendor line-up:
- Charm Square
- La Meno Jewelry
- Life’s A Game
- Get Bent and Hammered
- MiniDes
- Mischievous Pins
- Patchy Patchenstein
- Pattra’s Home
As of right now, these are the line-ups! However, this can change at any time, so be sure to constantly check their website. Or don’t check and be surprised at the event!
626 Night Market is grateful for all the support they have been getting for more than 10 years. As a way to show their appreciation, they have made these mini night market events free. To get your free ticket make sure to check out their website and scroll to the bottom where you will find all the event dates. Keep in mind that after this weekend, the mini night market will only be at Santa Monica for two more weekends. So be sure to plan it out or go this weekend if you can!
If you are not able to go this weekend then you can go either on:
- May 13 and 14
- May 27 and 28
It is always best to reserve your tickets in advance. This weekend event will take place at Downtown Santa Monica. The exact location is: 1324 East 5th Street. It will start at 1 p.m. and go until 10 p.m.
If you would like more information, check out their website. You could also check out their Instagram account where you will find videos of the types of food they are serving at the event.
I hope you all have fun and enjoy this delicious event!