Event FAQs
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North Market Bridge Park
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Located in Dublin, Ohio, North Market Bridge Park is a revolutionary new public market. The Market currently features merchants who specialize in a unique international selection of freshly prepared foods, specialty items, distinctive gifts, and fresh seafood and cheese. The Market will also soon offer a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, poultry, and flowers. North Market Bridge Park features an open floor plan with merchants and seating all on one floor. The Market features plenty of indoor seating, fun outdoor seating options, a patio attached to Market Bar, and ample parking in the garage above.
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North Market Downtown
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Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, North Market Downtown is a 145-year-old public market. Inside you’ll find an eclectic mix of more than 30 independently owned small businesses on the ground floor. These businesses offer a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, flowers, specialty food items, international prepared foods & distinctive gifts. The second floor features a wraparound Mezzanine level with seating and a beautiful overhead view of the merchant spaces below. Outdoors, there is a large plaza and covered patio with picnic bench and bistro table seating.
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Currently, for 2023, we are only booking events for:
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Sunday evenings with a start time of 6 p.m. (Bridge Park or Downtown).
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Tuesday – Saturday evenings with a start time of 7 p.m. (Downtown).
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During open hours of operation (not private), stanchioned off sections (Bridge Park or Downtown).
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North Market is best as a venue for casual, fun events.
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All 2023 events must be booked at least 2 months in advance.
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Food & beverage must come from merchants within the venue location. Take a look at the merchants in the venue location you want to book and provide us in your inquiry with several options you’d like to consider. Remember to include either Market Bar (Bridge Park) or The Barrel & Bottle (Downtown) if you’d like to have alcohol!
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Please note: not all merchants may be available the day of venue rental. Providing 1st and 2nd choices will help us figure out what is possible.
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Outside catering is not permitted, other than wedding or birthday cakes.
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If you plan on having alcohol at your event, think about the structure you’d like in place and let us know in your inquiry:
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Open bar, all charged to you – total cost unknown until after the event.
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Cash bar. Attendees are responsible for their own beverages.
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Drink ticket. You pay upfront for a certain amount of drink tickets that each guest will get. Cash bar after ticket is redeemed.
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Add-ons include:
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Entertainment: musicians, DJs, other artists.
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Audio & visual equipment: microphones, projectors, televisions.
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Table decor: linens, flowers.
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Logistical structures: podiums, tents, additional tables or chairs.
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Let us know quantities, colors, types, etc.
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Venue rentals start at $3,000. Final quotes are determined after all event details have been captured (duration & size of event, food & beverage charges, add-ons, facility fees).
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Additional facility fees may apply depending on the details of your venue rental. Such as:
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Security.
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Cleaning crew.
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Waste pick up.
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Onsite market staff.
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At the time of booking, 50% of total known cost is due.
There is a section in the event inquiry form for additional questions. However, if you have a question that needs answered prior to submission, please email events@northmarket.org.