150 Year Celebration at North Market Downtown
Schedule
Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | Columbus, OH
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150 YEAR CELEBRATION — 150 YEARS FRESHJoin us for a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating 150 years of LOCAL + FRESH + AUTHENTIC at North Market Downtown.
The 150 Year Celebration is our signature Apron Gala with a special anniversary spin - a lively, chef-driven food experience that brings the market to life after hours. Guests will stroll through the historic market, enjoying exclusive bites and sips from our best-in-class merchants, live entertainment, and the unmistakable energy that has made North Market Columbus’ gathering place for nearly 150 years.
This milestone evening is our way of saying thank you to the community that has supported North Market for 150 years and to the independent merchants whose creativity, grit, and passion continue to shape our culture every day.
Proceeds from the 150 Year Celebration support North Market Downtown’s nonprofit mission to preserve and strengthen this community asset by nurturing local entrepreneurship, championing independent businesses, and ensuring fresh, abundant food and meaningful experiences remain accessible to all.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
**Exclusive dishes created by North Market’s best-in-class local merchants
**Live entertainment throughout the evening featuring world renowned producer and DJ RJD2 and master of ceremonies Ryan Fey of The Grill Dads
**Fine wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails
**Wear your most creative apron for a chance to win a fun prize
TICKETS
$125 Early Bird General Admission
**If available, Last-Minute General Admission tickets will be offered for $150 on the day of the event.
**Due to limited capacity, early purchase is strongly encouraged.
**Includes all food, beverages, and entertainment listed above.
$150 VIP Admission (Limited Availability)
Includes everything in General Admission, plus:
**Early entry beginning at 6:30 p.m. for a pre-Gala reception
**A special welcome drink
**Additional exclusive food tastings
**VIP tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
ATTIRE
Aprons are encouraged for this fun, unique celebration—but comfortable shoes are a must. Dress to mingle, explore, and enjoy the night.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Questions? Please contact the market team at [email protected].
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Apron Gala is made possible through the generosity of many, including the presenting and supporting sponsors of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact [email protected] for further details!
LANDMARK
** The Merchant Building
PARTNER
** The City of Columbus
SUPPORTING
** Huntington Bank
CONTRIBUTING
** Ruscilli Construction
PATRON
** Kephart Fisher
** Mike’s Hot Honey
** Orange Barrel Media
** The Wasserstrom Company
SUSTAINING
** Eve & Brian Suiter
** Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority
** Greater Columbus Convention Center
** Hamilton Parker
** Holden Ellis
** M3S Sports
** MKSK
** PNC Bank
** Progressive Flooring
AMBASSADOR
** Lasting Impressions Event Rentals
** One Hospitality Group
VENDOR SUPPORTING
** Market Blooms
VENDOR CONTRIBUTING
** Inspo Studio
MEDIA
** ABC6/FOX28
** City Scene Media Group
** Columbus Navigator
** littleINDUSTIRES
** Midsole Marketing
** @onlyincbus
** Spacejunk
** WCMH/NBC4
BEVERAGE
** Seventh Son Brewing Co.
** Watershed Distillery
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