Saturday on Pickwick, celebrate annual Pickwick Street Fair, Culture Flock's grand opening
Pickwick Place will be a bustling spot this weekend, with the Pickwick Street Fair and grand opening of Culture Flock in its new location.
The third annual Pickwick Street Fair is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Culture Flock is celebrating its grand re-opening in the Rountree neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The street fair will be located on Pickwick Avenue, starting at the intersection of Cherry Street and proceeding south in front of the storefronts. Nearly 60 vendors are scheduled to participate, featuring products from handcrafted pottery and stained glass to house plants and art supplies.
In addition to vendors lining Pickwick Avenue, a handful of local musicians will be providing entertainment throughout the day. The lineup includes Shaun Munday at 10:30 a.m., Drew Beine at 12:20 p.m., Abby Waterworth and Josh Gilbert at 2:10 p.m. and Kristi Merideth and Randy Buckner at 4 p.m.
The street fair is a rain or shine event. Street parking will be available throughout the Rountree neighborhood.
Culture Flock's grand opening coincides with the shop's 10th anniversary.
“The neighborhood has already been so welcoming; we’re so excited to be a big part of this tight-knit community,” said Summer Trottier, marketing and logistics director and co-owner, in a news release. Culture Flock is moving into the space that formerly housed Culture Counter.
Culture Flock offers locally crafted and sourced clothing, accessories and gifts. In addition to these local products, the shop also offers merchandise from brands like BAGGU, Seltzer Goods and Stay Home Club.
Culture Flock was initially established as an e-commerce shop in 2013 before opening in the Galloway neighborhood five years ago. This location closed in May in preparation for the transition.
What else is going on this weekend?
There are several different outdoor events scheduled for the weekend, in addition to the Pickwick Street Fair.
Historic Commercial Street is hosting a Summer Stroll from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Folks are encouraged to walk the one-mile loop from Askinosie Chocolate to White River Brewing Company and back to enjoy the local businesses, restaurants and larger-than-life floral arrangements that will be on display. The weekly C-Street City Market will also be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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In conjunction with Commercial Street's Summer Stroll, Serendipity, a new floral arrangement and event shop, is hosting its soft opening on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ozarks Pridefest will be at Park Central Square throughout Saturday afternoon, kicking off at noon with remarks from The GLO Center Board President Kyler Sherman-Wilkins and state Rep. Crystal Quade (D-Springfield). Drag performances are scheduled at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and the Men's Chorus of the Ozarks will take the stage at 3:15 p.m. "RuPaul's Drag Race" finalist and Springfield native drag queen Crystal Methyd will perform on the Pridefest mainstage at 4 p.m.
The 12th annual Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness blues music festival is Saturday at 1:30 p.m. 220 W. Plainview Road. This year's headliner is blues vocalist and keyboardist Eliza Neals. Proceeds from the festival benefit Women In Need of the Ozarks, The Rare Breed, Laura's Home, Darr House and Play It Forward SWMO.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Pickwick Street Fair welcomes 55+ vendors for third annual celebration
