Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Market Blooms at Dupont Circle!

For the very first time, Dupont Circle is gearing up to join in the citywide festivities of the National Cherry Blossom Festival with an exciting pop-up market!

Time & Location:

·       Date: April 6, 2024

·       Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

·       Location: Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20036, USA

About The Event: Mark your calendars for April 6th and 7th as Dupont Circle welcomes you to a vibrant two-day Cherry Blossom Pop-up Market! It's a time to come together, celebrate the arrival of spring, and immerse yourself in the beauty of cherry blossoms. The National Cherry Blossom Festival draws crowds from across the DMV, making it one of the most anticipated events of the year.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience on April 6th and 7th from 12 PM to 5 PM as over 75 vendors grace the sidewalks around Dupont Circle. Here's where you can find them:

·       The 2000 and 2100 blocks of P Street

·       The 1600 and 1700 blocks of Connecticut Avenue

·       The 1500 and 1600 Blocks of 17th Street

For detailed information and updates, visit dupontcirclemainstreets.org/events.

Event Highlights: On Saturday, April 6th, and Sunday, April 7th, from 12 PM to 5 PM, the inaugural Dupont Circle Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Market will unfold around Dupont Circle in three outdoor locations:

·       Along Connecticut Ave (the 1600 and 1700 blocks)

·       Along P Street NW (the 2000 and 2100 blocks)

·       Along 17th Street (the 1500 and 1600 Blocks)

While you're there, don't miss out on neighboring pop-up events hosted at participating cultural destinations:

·       Heurich House (12-3 PM): Dive into "History in the Garden," exploring Karla Heurich’s time in Japan from 1948-50. Enjoy a specialty Cherry Blossom curated cocktail and mocktail at the Heurich Garden bar and engage in activities like origami folding and making dried flower bookmarks. Location: 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. Visit heurichhouse.org for more details.

·       Dupont Underground Artisan Market (12-5 PM): Venture into the unique exhibit space under Dupont's streets where vendors and artists will line the halls with their creations. Entrance on 19th St, next to the Dupont Circle Hotel. Visit dupontunderground.org for more details.

·       Ìpàdé's Makers Market (12-4 PM): Experience a pop-up extravaganza featuring Black women-owned businesses offering high-quality handmade goods including accessories, cosmetics, clothing, home décor, candles, art, wellness products, and more. Location: 1734 20th St. NW.

Be sure to swing by the HDCMS Welcome Tent outside the Q Street Metro exit for maps, directions, and additional information about all the festive activities happening around.

The Dupont Circle Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Market is not just a celebration; it's also a fundraiser supporting Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting economic and cultural development and preserving the Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Rain Date: April 13th, 2024