🌸 First Bloom: Thursday Night Market Preview
Kick Off the 2026 Season Early
📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Downtown Chico Plaza
🎶 Live Music
🛍️ 30+ Local Vendors
🌮 Food Trucks
🎨 Art & Chalk Zones for Kids
🌷 Spring Starts Here.
Join us for First Bloom, a special early-season activation in the Downtown Chico Plaza and your first taste of the 2026 Thursday Night Market season.
This one-day preview brings together a curated selection of local makers, artists, food vendors, and creatives for an afternoon filled with community energy in the heart of downtown. Enjoy live music, interactive art activities, chalk zones for kids, and that signature Thursday Night Market atmosphere — before the official season begins.
Whether you're a longtime market fan or brand new to the experience, this is your chance to see what’s blooming for 2026.
✨ Curated local makers
✨ Family-friendly art activities
✨ Creative plaza energy
✨ Fresh season momentum
🌟 Interested in Becoming a 2026 Thursday Night Market Vendor?
Vendor applications for the 2026 season are now open!
If you’re a maker, artist, food vendor, or small business owner, First Bloom is a great opportunity to:
• Learn about the application process
• Ask questions directly to our team
• See the plaza setup in action
• Connect with the downtown community
Space fills quickly each season — applying early is strongly encouraged.
Apply here:
https://www.downtownchico.com/event-thursday-night-market_16.htm
🌱 Young Entrepreneurs Welcome
We’ll also be sharing information about our Young Entrepreneur Initiative, designed specifically for high school students ready to launch their own small business at Thursday Night Market.
If you're a high school student with a creative idea — or a parent of one — stop by to learn how to get involved this season.
Real experience. Real customers. Real opportunity.
Learn more:
https://www.downtownchico.com/event-young-entrepreneurs-initiative_655.htm
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