Thursday Night Market

Weekly, April 5th - September 27th, 2012~ 6-9pm on Broadway from 2nd to 5th Street

Farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Held weekly April through September from 6-9pm (rain or shine), the market is a street festival and certified farmers' market.

Click HERE to download your application

2012 Season Updates:

Vendors on Broadway between 3rd & 4th Street will be moving to the center of the street. Our objective in making this move is to improve customer circulation and re-engage downtown retailers on this block, a critical element to the success of the market and the vitality of downtown Chico as a whole. We request that our valuable vendor-partners who have become accustomed to occupying booth space on this block be flexible and open to the possibility of a location and/or booth configuration change. We recognize the new layout may pose challenges for staff and vendors, primarily during load-in and load-out times. Additionally, it may also affect access to power, proximity to vendors’ vehicles, and actual booth display for some. We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this transition as we are confident these changes will lead to a better overall market experience for our members and guests! A draft of the revised street layout can be found on our web site.

Click HERE to see the revised street layout

Applications for the 2012 Thursday Night Market season & Friday Night Concert series will be available in mid January.  Please check back then.  Thank you!

July 21

*TNM Presents... Sneak Preview of 9.10.11 Chico Palio
Chuck’s Place . Smooth Jazz
Simplewheel . Original and Traditional All-time tunes
Roundhouse Ronny the Balloon Clown
Chico Yo-Yo . Freestyle yo-yo demonstration
Rick & Dennis’ Balloons . Balloon Art
Peter Gutierrez . Spraypaint & Watercolor Art

July 28

Applications for the Thursday Night Market are now available for download.  Please download & print the applications and rules & guidelines

Take the Survey!

The Downtown Chico Business Association continually scrutinizes our events to improve them for the public and for the downtown businesses who host such great cultural activities as Thursday Night Market, Friday Night Concerts, Taste of Chico, and many others.

Your input is critical to our continued promotion of events that add to the quality of life in Chico.

We value your opinion and appreciate your time in taking this short survey!

Summer Fun with Camp Rockin' U!  During the Thursday Night Market on June 17th from 6:00 to 9:00PM, summer camp comes to the City Plaza in Downtown Chico courtesy of Camp Rockin' U.  This summer camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association and operated by Environmental Alternatives (EA).  

Last summer Downtown Chico became the new home to Tin Roof Bakery, a local favorite known for its delicious breads and pastries and a popular stop at local farmers’ markets.

Tin Roof’s new operation occupies a warehouse-style building on the corner of 7th and Broadway that previously housed a furniture store and automotive services and has helped to bring a vibrant energy to the south-downtown area.

After years of serving as Chico’s premiere wholesale baker Tin Roof Bakery owner, Brandon Siewert, decided to open a storefront bakery that was easily accessible to the public. 

A collaborative event by the Chico School of Rock (CSOR) and the Butte Folk Music Society (BFMS). KidFest will include music from young people, and some older people to inspire the younger.

On Thursday, April 22 the Thursday Night Market will include an exciting Earth Day Celebration.

The CSU, Chico Sustainability Collaborative will host a special event in City Plaza with entertainment, activities and demonstrations— giving attendees of all ages the opportunity to learn about how they can adopt sustainable practices.

The Earth Day Celebration will run from 6-9PM and is being sponsored by organizations within the CSU, Chico Sustainability Collaborative, Tri Counties Bank and Recology.