The Sights and Sounds of Public Market
The Rochester Public Market is all about the experience. It’s about the
people, the location, the voices, the food, the vendors, the smells, and the weather.
Its outdoor venue is always bustling with action. Hundreds of people walking around perusing the clothes, the fish, the produce, and even the live chickens!
Where else in Rochester can one find fresh fish next to live chickens for sale?Located in the heart of Rochester, the market draws both merchants and visitors from all over New York State. Some find this aspect the best part about the market.
Just ask Kathy Hall, a local produce vendor who has been selling fresh fruit and flowers for 45 years. When asked why she keeps coming back, she gestured to the crowds, smiled, and responded “the people.”
The shoppers agree. Amanda Penner, 22, a Fairport native and student at St. John Fisher College, has been going to the public market since she was a little girl. When asked why she keeps coming back, she replied “the atmosphere.”
As you continue to walk through the tents, one can better understand Kathy and Amanda’s responses.The market is loud. It’s filled with people from all walks of life. Some travel with their families or friends, while the more serious visitors bargain-shop solo.
This diverse environment makes it an amazing Rochester experience.
people, the location, the voices, the food, the vendors, the smells, and the weather.
Its outdoor venue is always bustling with action. Hundreds of people walking around perusing the clothes, the fish, the produce, and even the live chickens!
Where else in Rochester can one find fresh fish next to live chickens for sale?Located in the heart of Rochester, the market draws both merchants and visitors from all over New York State. Some find this aspect the best part about the market.
Just ask Kathy Hall, a local produce vendor who has been selling fresh fruit and flowers for 45 years. When asked why she keeps coming back, she gestured to the crowds, smiled, and responded “the people.”
The shoppers agree. Amanda Penner, 22, a Fairport native and student at St. John Fisher College, has been going to the public market since she was a little girl. When asked why she keeps coming back, she replied “the atmosphere.”
As you continue to walk through the tents, one can better understand Kathy and Amanda’s responses.The market is loud. It’s filled with people from all walks of life. Some travel with their families or friends, while the more serious visitors bargain-shop solo.
This diverse environment makes it an amazing Rochester experience.