Cadillac Lodge & Downtown Detroit Markets open on Thursday: Here are the stores
The Downtown Detroit Markets and Cadillac Lodge will return to Downtown Detroit this winter for the holiday season.
The markets and lodge provide a great place for people to shop at local businesses and hang out in a lodge-like atmosphere right in the heart of Campus Martius Park.
This year, the Downtown Detroit Markets will feature 17 pop-up vendors. They will open on Thursday, Nov. 7 and stay open through Jan. 5, 2025.
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"The holiday season in Detroit is magical," said Laura Grannemann, Executive Director, Gilbert Family Foundation. "Despite the cold, our community comes together to celebrate the holidays and support local businesses. We are proud to partner with Bedrock and the Downtown Detroit Partnership to once again create the Downtown Detroit Markets, contribute to the holiday spirit in Detroit and support local entrepreneurs."
This is the seventh year the markets will be open in Downtown Detroit, and this year, each vendor will receive $1,500 in business operation support and $1,500 for post-season to access wrap-around services.
"The Downtown Detroit Markets not only add a special element to the holiday season in the city, but they are also an important annual initiative for Bedrock," said Ivy Greaner, Bedrock's chief operating officer. "The Markets offer a platform for hundreds of local small businesses to kickstart and expand their businesses, and year after year demonstrate Detroiters' ingenuity, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We look forward to another successful season for all participating vendors."
This year's market vendors include:
At Cadillac Lodge, people can enjoy festive foods and beverages, hot cocktails and more.