The Best Vibe in Town
A Home for Artists & the Community to Thrive
West Side Creative Market isn’t just a market—it’s a movement. What started as an empty parking lot is now a vibrant arts destination where local artists, makers, musicians, and chefs come together to create something unforgettable.
Mondays & Fridays | 5–9PM – 20+ local artist vendors, live music, food trucks & craft cocktails. Sound Bite Sundays | 11-3PM – Culinary creatives, local chefs & genre-bending musicians.
Join us from Memorial Day to Labor Day and experience the creative pulse of Rehoboth Beach.
What is West Side Creative Market?
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Local Arts Delivered to You Every Monday & Friday
Join us 5–9PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day for a season of art, music, and connection. Whether you're an artist, local business, or a culture lover—this is your place to thrive. With 21 local artists, live music, food trucks, and a full-service bar, West Side Creative Market brings the creative energy Rehoboth has been waiting for.
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On Sundays, We Celebrate Culinary Arts
Join us Sunday afternoons 11-3PM for Sound Bite Sundays starting in June 2025, for a fresh mix of culinary and musical artists, featuring 5 rotating food vendors, live performances, and the Market Bar serving craft cocktails, beer, wine, and NA options. Come hungry, stay inspired.
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Join the 200+ Artists Who Thrive Here
We make West Side Creative Market as accessible as possible for local creatives. We are very flexible with what people showcase as long as it’s handmade and original. To participate, join DAC as a member and grab a spot.
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Private Events
We do more than public art events, we bring the community’s special celebrations to life. This is the perfect venue for your next big day. From weddings and birthday celebrations, non-profit fundraisers and private showcases, our two versatile venues are ready for your upcoming event!
INVEST in West Side Creative Market this season.
Join us in making Rehoboth Beach's most beloved creative event series bigger and bolder than ever. As a sponsor, you'll gain season-long visibility, connect with thousands of art-loving visitors, and support DAC’s mission to build a thriving creative economy.
Sponsorship perks include:
• Custom plaque with QR code above vendor booths + feature on our Investor Art Installation
• Inclusion in weekly social media graphics, ads, and event calendar
• Option to host a private event at Artpothecary or join us at the Sponsor Booth for 3 Creative Markets
• Recognition in a collaborative press release shared with all local media
• Handmade artist gift as a thank-you
• Website logo placement for corporate sponsors
• VIP Tickets to TacoMania ($600 value) + Golden VIP Cups for unlimited Market Bar refills
• VIP Booth + special recognition at our End of Summer Banger (500+ attendees) featuring Lower Case Blues LIVE!
Upcoming Creative Market Events
With abundant talent here at the Delaware Beaches, you never know what you’ll find at Creative Market! We believe in diverse creativity and the passionate people who make it all happen.
West Side Creative Market: On Fridays & Mondays 5-9PM, we rotate our food vendors, musicians, and encourage many different Artists to join throughout the season. Explore the calendar to check out whats coming up at our market.
Sound Bite Sundays: On Sundays, 11-3PM, we will feature five talented food vendors, performances of creative musicians, and of course the Market Bar serving up craft cocktails, beer, wine, and NA options.
NEW This Season - Soundbite Sundays
Join us Sunday afternoons 11-3PM for Sound Bite Sundays starting in June 2025, for a fresh mix of culinary and musical artists, featuring 5 rotating food vendors, live performances, and the Market Bar serving craft cocktails, beer, wine, and NA options. Come hungry, stay inspired.
Do you want to vend with us? No problem - Follow the link below to learn more about sharing your culinary creations with the public on Soundbite Sundays.
West Side Creative Market FAQ’s
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West Side Creative Market is open every Monday & Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Come by from 5-9pm to shop local Artists, grab a drink, and enjoy the vibe of summer.
Want to try some great food and tasty tunes? Stop by on Sundays through the summer from 11-3pm for our NEW operational day- Sound Bite Sundays!
With local culinary creators and unique featured musicians, this will bring Sunday Funday a great new vibe.
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No, there are not visual Artist vendors on Sundays.
Sundays feature an array of food vendors, live music, and the Market Bar!
We saw an opportunity to diversify the creative minds we support, and are opening Sundays up so that local chefs and musicians have the opportunity to share their skills.
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The Market features 20+ local Artist showing and selling their work, and connecting the community. Come by, have some fun, and support the arts!
Market bar featuring craft cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages
Live music and entertainment
Rotating food trucks and culinary Artists
Creative activities
Fun for the whole family- and our furry pals!
FREE to attend, all ages
FREE parking (skip the meters!)
Donations welcome
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Want to be a DAC Artist vendor?
All DAC Artist Members are eligible to apply to vend at the Market.
We welcome art of all kinds! Become a member today to share your handmade products with the community. Follow the link at the top of this page to learn more about becoming a member!
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In the case of inclement weather, the Market will be cancelled. We will release all weather updates through our West Side Creative Market social media pages to the public, and via email to the Artists and other vendors.
We will post a weather update by 12PM noon the day of the event.
Should inclement/hazardous weather arise during the event we will close, this will be announced at the event and posted on social media.
All weather decisions will be made by the DAC Team based on recommendations and observations from the National Weather Service. No events will be held in weather that could compromise the safety of our attendees, staff, and Artists.
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The Market is open to the public & FREE to attend! We welcome guests of all ages to this family & pet friendly event.
Street parking on Central Street is free to the public, and first come first serve. Please do not block fire hydrants, neighborhood entrances, or park in the Tomato Sunshine parking lot while their business is open.
The Market Bar, run by the DAC, is one of our biggest, most consistent fundraising opportunities. Grab a drink for sale to support our mission and Artist programming!
All Artist Vendor sales are through the Artist, not DAC. Support the amazing vendors of this event by purchasing directly through them.
Meet Artists That Will Blow Your Mind
Prepare to be inspired by the extraordinary talent of our DAC Artist community—they create incredible work fueled by passion and belief in their craft. And the experience doesn’t stop at the West Side Creative Market; we’re here to connect you with the art and artists you love.
Explore the DAC Artist Directory to dive deeper into our vibrant creative world! You can search for Artists who show at the Market. If you want to find someone specific, we list our vendors on social media the day before the event.
Creative Market Impact Since Day 1
Number of Creative Market Events
Number of Community Members Attended
$165K
Total Funds Raised from our Creative Market bar
117
Paid Opportunities for Local Musicians
366
$630K
Estimated Total Artist Sales generated into DE’s Creative Economy
Number of Artists Participated
85
33K
Why You Should Come Visit
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Perfect for a first date, family in town, visiting, gal’s night, or a solo adventure.
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Visit with furry friends and bring your own.
Wanna show your work?
As long as it’s handmade, we want you to put it out there! We support any Artists wanting to share their handmade items and ideas with the community. West Side Creative Market is just one of the many opportunities we provide our Artists Members. Learn more about our Artist Membership and how DAC can help you flourish.
