This one-block Sunday fair lands on Ninth Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets — literally the doorstep of Chelsea Market — and it anchors one of the best free days you can build in New York. The Whitney, a short walk away, is free all day on the second Sunday of the month, with the High Line and Little Island just beyond. Start with the fair's food stalls and vendor tables, then let the neighborhood do the rest.
What to expect
A compact single-block fair with the usual New York street-fair mix: sizzling food vendors, crafts, jewelry, and discount tables, set against the cobblestones-and-galleries backdrop of the Meatpacking District. It shares the block with Chelsea Market's Ninth Avenue entrance, so expect steady foot traffic and plenty of nearby indoor food options. The scale is a stroll, not a marathon — 20 to 40 minutes covers it unless you linger.
Good to know
- Runs 10am–6pm rain or shine; free to attend, pay per item.
- The Whitney Museum (99 Gansevoort St, about 5 minutes away) is free all day on second Sundays — reserve a timed slot online, as free days draw lines.
- Chelsea Market's main entrance is on this exact block if you want indoor food or restrooms.
- The High Line's Gansevoort Street stairs and Little Island are each a short walk west.
- Closest trains: A/C/E or L to 14 St–8 Av, one block east.
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Common questions
Is the Meatpacking District Fair free?
Yes — no admission. You pay only for what you buy from food and merchandise vendors.
Is the Whitney really free that day?
Yes. The Whitney offers free admission on the second Sunday of every month, and September 13 is the second Sunday. Timed tickets are recommended.
What are the hours?
10am to 6pm on Sunday, September 13, rain or shine, on 9th Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets.
What else is nearby?
Chelsea Market is on the same block, and the High Line, Whitney Museum, and Little Island are all within a 10-minute walk.
