Columbus Circle turns into an open-air food hall this Saturday as vendors line Broadway from 60th to 61st Street, right at Central Park's southwest corner. It's the easiest kind of New York plan: graze your way past the grills and griddles, grab something good, and carry it into the park. Free to wander, rain or shine, and wrapped up by 6pm — perfect fuel for a Midtown or park day.
What to expect
A one-block corridor of classic NYC street-fair food — think kebabs, arepas, roasted corn, empanadas, funnel cake, and fresh lemonade — mixed with vendor tables selling crafts, jewelry, and bargain goods. It's a browse-and-graze setup rather than a ticketed festival, busiest around lunchtime. The Columbus Circle fountain and Central Park benches are steps away for eating what you carry off.
Good to know
- Runs 10am–6pm rain or shine, per the organizer's schedule.
- Admission is free; you pay per item, and while many vendors take cards, small bills keep lines moving.
- The 59 St–Columbus Circle station (A/B/C/D/1) exits right at the fair's doorstep.
- Central Park's Merchants' Gate is across the circle — the obvious picnic spot for whatever you buy.
- Come hungry before 1pm to beat the peak lunch crowd.
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Common questions
Is the Columbus Circle Food Fair free?
Yes — there's no admission. You pay only for the food and goods you buy from vendors.
What are the hours, and what if it rains?
10am to 6pm on Saturday, September 12, and the organizer runs all 2026 fairs rain or shine.
Where exactly is it?
On Broadway between 60th and 61st Streets, immediately north of Columbus Circle at Central Park's southwest corner.
How do I get there?
Take the A, B, C, D, or 1 to 59 St–Columbus Circle; the fair starts a block from the station.
