The Victoria Public Market is set to continue fostering community, business and flavour in 2025. 

The market's major goals for the new year are to deepen community engagement and further support local businesses. 

B次元官网网址淸WeB次元官网网址檙e] continuing to champion our vendors and create opportunities for them to thrive through marketing and partnership initiatives,B次元官网网址� said Maryanne Carmack, general manager of Victoria Public Market. 

B次元官网网址淲e plan to host more interactive events to bring people together, such as cooking classes and pop-up events.B次元官网网址� 

Pop-ups will feature groups like The Fun Time Flea, a vintage clothing and sneaker dealer that will continue to appear at the market once a month in 2025. 

B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 a fun time for the whole family, featuring vintage jewellery, shoes, games and giveaways,B次元官网网址� said Carmack. 

Along with fostering success for current businesses, 2025 promises new offerings for the market. The year begins with the announcement of a new vendor: Aurora Wedding and Apparel, a new storefront from Aurora Studio, whose work was recently displayed at Canada PlaceB次元官网网址檚 Pan Pacific Hotel. 

B次元官网网址淗aving Aurora Wedding and Apparel will enhance the market experience for both our vendors and visitors,B次元官网网址� said Carmack. 

B次元官网网址淰isitors can expect an immersive experience that celebrates the intersection of art and fashion,B次元官网网址� said Aurora Xiaobai, Aurora Studios chief art and creative director, who added she was excited to join the market's supportive and open-minded community.  

B次元官网网址淭he space will feature rotating exhibitions showcasing the work of emerging and established artists, as well as collections from forward-thinking fashion designers.B次元官网网址� 

While 2024 was not without its strife, Carmack hopes the market can build on the positive momentum it gained last year. 

B次元官网网址淥verall, the market is steadily growing, and weB次元官网网址檙e seeing great support from the community. While weB次元官网网址檝e faced challenges like many businesses downtown, weB次元官网网址檙e optimistic about the year ahead and the opportunities it brings,B次元官网网址� she said. 

As they look to the new year, Carmack believes the market will continue to cement itself as a downtown institution built on community. 

B次元官网网址淥ur overarching mission for 2025 is to solidify the market as a hub for flavours, creativity and community. We aim to attract more visitors, enhance vendor success and further strengthen our connection with the local community.B次元官网网址�