Sunday moves the street-fair circuit east to 4th Avenue, where the border blocks between Astor Place and Union Square go car-free from 9th to 14th Street. Cooper Union and the cube sit just below the route, the Greenmarket square just above, and the compact footprint makes it an easy anchor for a downtown Sunday loop. Vendor spots were nearly sold out weeks ahead, a decent proxy for a busy, well-stocked fair.
What to expect
A compact avenue fair: booths and food stands along 4th Avenue's five closed blocks from 9th to 14th Street, 10am to 6pm. It puts you squarely between Astor Place and Union Square, with the East Village's St. Marks-adjacent blocks a short walk east if you want to keep the day going.
Good to know
- Runs Sunday 10am-6pm; enter anywhere along 4th Ave between 9th and 14th St.
- 6 to Astor Pl or R/W to 8 St-NYU for the south end; 14 St-Union Sq for the north.
- Free to browse; cash makes vendor purchases smoother.
- Same day, different fair: the Lower 6th Avenue Community Expo runs 14th-23rd St in Chelsea for a double-header.
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Common questions
Is the 4th Avenue Fair free?
Yes — free and open to walk through from 10am to 6pm; you only pay for food or goods from vendors.
Where exactly is it?
Along 4th Avenue between 9th Street and 14th Street, the five blocks connecting the Astor Place area to Union Square.
Who produces it?
Clearview Festival Productions, whose 2026 schedule lists the Fourth Avenue date as almost sold out for vendors.
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