Light the Night Market
Light the Night Market, a brand new event in Downtown Appleton!
Join us as we transform Downtown Appleton into an open air, market filled with food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, hands on activities, street performers, live music, cultural performances, glow lights and more! Light the Night Market presented by Fox Communities Credit Union will be located on College Avenue between Superior Street and Morrison Street as well as Houdini Plaza.
More details about the event will be added leading up to May 19. Check out the current list of activities happening below!
Fun Features at Light the Night Market
Hands-On Activities
Enjoy hands-on activities throughout the event with local artisans and Downtown businesses!
- Community art project with Hazelmade Art Studio
- Paint project with Pinot’s Palette
- Mobile axe unit and yard games with Appleton Axe
- RC Track with HobbyTown
Entertainment
A variety of entertainers will be roaming up and down College avenue throughout the evening for attendees to watch and enjoy.
- Bombastic Bubble Show with Angel from Abracadabra Magic
- Winged fairies
- Dragon dance performances by the Northeast Wisconsin Chinese Association
- Aerial dancers with Fly Circus and Aerial Arts
- Spirit Walkers
- Fire performers with Fox Valley Fire Arts
Live Music
Music is always at the heart of our events Downtown. Find local musicians and entertainment at the stage in Houdini plaza as well as up and down College Avenue in our music tents. A full schedule of performances will be available soon.
Houdini Plaza Stage – in partnership with Mile of Music
- 5:30 – 6:30 pm: The Lavender Project
- 6:45 – 7:15 pm: NEWCA Chinese Dance Group
- 7:15 – 7:30 pm: Long Cheng Dance Academy
- 7:30 – 8:00 pm: Lawrence University Mariachi Band
- 8:30 – 9:30 pm: The Astronomers
- 5:30 – 7:15 pm: Lilie Fouts
- 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Adam Lee Acoustic
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Russ Reiser
- 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Walt Hamburger
Vendors
Explore, shop and create with local vendors including Downtown retailers, artisans, crafters and more!
Click here to download a full list of vendors & Downtown businesses with booths.
*Vendor list is subject to change
Food & Drinks
Indulge in a variety of food options prepared by local food trucks and Downtown restaurants! Drink options will also be available.
Click here to download a full list of food trucks & Downtown restaurants with food booths.
*List is subject to change