ABOUT OUR MARKET
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THE MARKET MISSION
The Capital City Public Market is dedicated to fostering a thriving community of artists, makers, and independent small businesses. By showcasing high-quality, locally made art, crafts, and handmade goods, the Market provides a vibrant space where creators can connect with shoppers, grow their businesses, and share their passion.
Each Saturday, locals and visitors alike experience a dynamic marketplace that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship. The Market plays a vital role in supporting independent artisans, helping them expand their reach and contribute to Boise’s unique and thriving creative economy.
FIND IT AT THE MARKET!
Your weekend starts at The Market! We’re a vibrant hub for Idaho’s artists, makers, food trucks, performers, and non-profits. With plenty of vendor space and a designated food court, it’s the ideal spot to connect with the community, find one-of-a-kind handmade goods, and support local businesses. Join us every Saturday for a lively, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Boise!
MARKET HISTORY
Founded in 1994, the Capital City Public Market began as a small outdoor farmers market on 8th Street in downtown Boise. With just one employee and 10 vendors in its first year, the market quickly became a hub for local farmers, artisans, and food producers.
Over the years, the Market expanded both in size and season, eventually adding the Holiday Market at the Grove Plaza, allowing residents and visitors to shop outdoors from April through December. Today, it features over 150 local businesses and welcomes thousands of shoppers to downtown Boise every Saturday.
Like many businesses, the Market faced challenges during COVID-19, leading to temporary relocations to Garden City and 10th & Idaho. In 2022, it made a triumphant return to downtown Boise, settling at the Grove Plaza due to ongoing construction.
As the Market continues to grow, we are excited to move to our new location at the corner of 11th and Myrtle Street for the 2025 season. This move provides an expanded, easily accessible space for both vendors and shoppers while keeping the Market at the heart of Boise. With more room to explore, shop, and connect, we look forward to creating an even better experience for our community. Now, as we celebrate our 31st season, the Market remains a resilient and vibrant gathering place, dedicated to supporting local businesses and fostering community connections in the heart of Boise.
When you buy directly from the artist, you are buying from a neighbor: this helps support their family and keeps your money in the local economy.
You are also able to establish a connection with that artist: they can help you find exactly what you want, as well as tell you the backstory of your piece and how to maintain it.
Why Buy Local Art?
Why Buy Local Produce?
Purchasing directly from Treasure Valley farmers helps support and strengthen the community, protect our land, & conserve fuel.
Restoring the balance of local versus long-distance food is healthy for our communities, our farms, our land, and ourselves.
Why Buy Here ?
Since 1994, the Capital City Public Market has been a Boise staple, bringing the community together to support local artists, makers, and small businesses. Every vendor is carefully vetted to ensure they offer high-quality, handmade goods, so you know you're shopping directly from the best. When you shop at the Market, you're not just finding unique, one-of-a-kind items—you’re investing in local creativity, craftsmanship, and the small businesses that make Boise special.
Just as important, we keep the Market fun! We often have live music and entertainers, we are close to downtown eateries, but -- best of all -- our regular and guest vendors offer a curated variety of food, drinks, and art that is always dynamic and delicious!