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One Nimman is getting a pop-up market this weekend and it's one of the more locally-rooted ones the neighbourhood has seen in a while.
Chiang Mai Pop Market by Eiiga takes over One Nimman's One Square from March 26-28, running 4.30pm-10.30pm each evening. The concept is simple but refined – eat, drink and shop local, all in one place.
But what makes this market worth talking about? Firstly, the vendor lineup has been carefully curated to actually represent Chiang Mai rather than the usual tourist trap. Secondly, we love markets – so there.
Over each day, the market runs across three zones. The ‘Good Stuff With a Story’ zone is exactly what it sounds like – local food and goods from vendors who have something worth knowing behind their product, the kind of stalls you actually want to stop at rather than walk past.
The ‘Photo Zone’ makes things even more memorable, with a collection of traditional Lanna attire you can throw on, get your hair done and take photos that make the whole outing feel worthwhile.
The wildcard, however, has to be the ‘Tech Zone’, where hosts Eiiga are launching their new Eiiga Pass – a new, locally-run source for unlocking hidden destinations and secret deals across participating vendors in and around Chiang Mai. This could arguably be the best thing you'll spend B99 on all weekend.
But tech passes aside, this market is less about spending money and more about bringing together a community keen to promote the best the city, and province, has to offer. Not only can you shop, eat, drink and be merry, you can also take something home with you – whether that's a good meal, a good photo or a very good deal.
March 26-28. Free entry but plenty to browse and buy. One Nimman. 4.30pm-10.30pm