Wendell Market
Date: Thursday, Oct 1
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Campen Street, Wendell
Price: Free
Category: Family
The local favorite returns this April 2 for the first of seven this year, each on the first Thursday monthly. Mark ...
Date: Thursday, Oct 1
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Campen Street, Wendell
Price: Free
Category: Family
The local favorite returns this April 2 for the first of seven this year, each on the first Thursday monthly. Mark ...
Family · Wendell
“Arrive at 5:30 pm to grab the best parking and beat the dinner lines.”
Wendell Market is a monthly outdoor community gathering featuring local artisans, food trucks, and makers on Campen Street. It runs on the first Thursday of the month from spring through autumn, bringing neighbors together in the heart of downtown. If you are bringing strollers or toddlers, the street setup makes navigation straightforward. Admission is free, but you will want to bring card or cash for the food trucks and vendor booths. Street parking is available nearby in downtown Wendell, though arriving right at 5:30 pm makes finding a spot much easier. This event is a low-stress way to feed the kids dinner and get some fresh air without the weekend crowds. It offers a slow-paced evening that fits easily into the post-nap, pre-bedtime window.
Last updated
Oct 1
Wendell Market runs Thursday, Oct 1, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Campen Street is at Downtown Wendell, Wendell, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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