I AM CARIBBEING built this as the daytime counterpart to its night market, carrying the same energy onto a pedestrian plaza in the middle of the afternoon. The vendor list leans toward island food, handmade crafts and sustainability-focused brands rather than the wholesale goods a generic street fair runs on. If you want a Caribbean market with actual curation behind it, this is the plaza to stand on.
What to expect
The plaza at Washington Avenue and Empire Boulevard fills with vendor tents selling island eats and handmade crafts. You move between food and craft sellers at a browsing pace, and people tend to linger rather than pass through. It runs from midday well into the evening, so the crowd shifts as the day goes on.
Good to know
- WE Plaza is at 44 Empire Boulevard, at Washington Avenue; the Prospect Park subway station is the closest stop.
- Entry is free; bring cash for the smaller food and craft vendors.
- The plaza is flat and pedestrianized, so strollers and wheelchairs move easily.
- Shade is limited on an open plaza, so bring water on a hot afternoon.
- This is a second-Saturday market, so confirm on the organizer's page before making a trip.
- Come mid-afternoon for the fullest vendor turnout.
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Common questions
Is there an admission charge?
No, the market is free to enter. You pay vendors directly for food and goods.
Who runs it?
I AM CARIBBEING, in partnership with Official Black Wall Street.
Where exactly is WE Plaza?
The pedestrian plaza at Washington Avenue and Empire Boulevard, addressed as 44 Empire Boulevard.
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