This moonlight market in Kentucky is the perfect way to experience all the fun of a community market without battling traffic and heat. The Night Market is a special monthly event that is great fun for all ages and offers a unique opportunity to meet up with friends, do a little shopping, and breath some fresh night air.

Lexington, Kentucky is set to host an amazing after-hours market this season.

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The Night Market is so-called because it starts at 6 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m.

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This epic market lets you shop for everything from fresh produce to locally-made jewelry by the light of the moon.

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Each market night, the 700 block of Bryan Avenue is temporarily closed and lined on both sides with vendor booths.

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It’s not just shops though; everything from beautiful lighting, planters, and temporary art installations are used to create a whimsical ambiance.

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Music fills the air as shoppers and performers mingle. The scent of authentic food and the sounds of laughter make the night magical.

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Browsing here is a great way to support the community – 60 percent of the vendors live or work in the neighborhood.

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There’s also a biergarten, courtesy of Northside Brewery and West Sixth Brewing. Fifty percent of the proceeds from beer sales go to support the market itself, so drink up!

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The Night Market will be held on the first Friday of the month starting in May of 2018.

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Stop by for an enchanting night of shopping and fun.

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Those dates are May 4, June, 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7.

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