More than 160 Greek brands will come together at Athens’ Technopolis on October 3 and 4 for the fall edition of The Meet Market, a two-day event bringing independent designers, small businesses, food producers and creative makers together under one roof.
The event will run from noon to 10 p.m. on both Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, across several spaces at Technopolis, the former gasworks complex in the Gazi neighborhood of central Athens. Admission is free.
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Under the theme of returning to “where we meet again,” this year’s fall edition introduces new faces and new products alongside returning creators, offering visitors the chance to discover emerging Greek brands, new collections and independent makers.
The Meet Market will take over the Machine Shop, Machine Shop Courtyard, Central Courtyard and Warehouse, turning the Technopolis grounds into a marketplace of fashion, design, food, music and creative activity.
Image courtesy of Meet Market official webpage.
From Greek brands to vintage treasures
The event brings together a broad mix of products, from statement jewelry and clothing to handmade accessories, home décor, natural beauty products and goods from small-scale producers.
Visitors will also find art objects, children’s products, gifts and vintage items, with the organizers promising plenty of one-of-a-kind finds.
Image courtesy of Meet Market official webpage.
Vintage enthusiasts will have three separate Vintage Sections to explore this year. The third section returns following its success at last year’s event, expanding the vintage offering with more opportunities to dig through unique pieces and give pre-loved objects a new life.
The emphasis throughout is on meeting the people behind the brands—not simply browsing products.
Street food, cocktails and DJs
Shopping will be accompanied by food, drinks and music throughout the weekend.
Street-food favorites will return alongside new additions, while Greek craft breweries will serve specialty beers and the Meet Market Bar will offer cocktails.
Back-to-back DJ sets will provide the soundtrack, while free activities for children and adults will add another layer to the weekend program. Organizers also promise small surprises designed to make each edition of The Meet Market different from the last.
Image courtesy of Meet Market official webpage.
A chance to win a basket of Greek products
Visitors can also enter a raffle before leaving.
Those who stop by the Info Point and register will have a chance to win one of three baskets filled with products from The Meet Market’s participating exhibitors.
More broadly, the event offers an opportunity to discover the people and ideas behind independent Greek brands—and perhaps find something you did not know you were looking for.
Image courtesy of Meet Market official webpage.
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