Eleven blocks of Sixth Avenue go car-free from 23rd Street to 34th for the largest street fair of the weekend by sheer footprint. It's the classic NYC avenue-fair ritual — food stands, crafts, and bargain tables stretching from Chelsea's Flatiron edge to Herald Square — produced by Clearview, the outfit behind most of Manhattan's big fairs. Vendor booths were nearly sold out by late summer, which usually signals a packed, full-length fair.
What to expect
A continuous corridor of vendor tents down the middle of Sixth Avenue: street-fair staples like arepas, mozzarepas, kettle corn, and lemonade alongside crafts, jewelry, and discount goods. Crowds build through midday; the 23rd Street end is usually calmer than the Herald Square blocks.
Good to know
- Exact 2026 hours aren't posted yet — Manhattan avenue fairs typically run about 10 AM–6 PM.
- Free to enter; bring some cash for smaller vendors, though most food stands take cards.
- The F/M at 23rd St or 34th St–Herald Square drop you right onto the fair.
- Sixth Avenue closes to traffic between 23rd and 34th for the day — plan bus and car routes around it.
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Common questions
What are the hours?
The organizer hasn't posted 2026 hours; Clearview's Manhattan avenue fairs typically run roughly 10 AM to 6 PM.
Is it free?
Yes — there's no admission; you pay only for what you eat or buy.
Where exactly does it run?
Sixth Avenue between 23rd and 34th Streets — eleven blocks closed to cars for the day, from Chelsea up to Herald Square.
