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East Memorial Drive Pop-Up Market to Host 2nd Event on August 5th
The successful pop-up market is bringing new business to the East Memorial Corridor.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. — The East Memorial Drive Pop-Up Market, the latest in a trend of flash retailing occurring around metro Atlanta, will be back a second time on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The East Memorial Drive Pop-Up Market debuted on June 3 in the parking lot of the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, located at 5135 Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain.
“We had a total of 48 vendors at the market, and a steady stream of customers who purchased everything from cupcakes and lemonade to jewelry and body butter,” said Deanna Johnson Cauthen, the pop-up market coordinator and owner of Cauthen Enterprises. “It was a huge success, and I am so grateful.”
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Several community leaders attended the event including State Rep. Viola Davis and DeKalb County District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry.
“Awesome pop-up market today on Memorial Drive at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church. Thanks, Deanna Cauthen, for organizing and all the local vendors who came out to share their wonderful products and creative creations,” stated Commissioner Terry on social media during the first market.
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Gabrielle Rogers, a candidate for DeKalb County District 4 commissioner, also attended the event and shared her praises. “I was happy to catch the East Memorial Drive Pop-Up Market with some amazing local vendors….
My sweet tooth was on high alert with Cauthen Confections. Make sure you purchase her tasty treats,” shared Rogers.
Cauthen shared that several small businesses have registered to become vendors including Bella Bella Lux Spa, Paparazzi Jewelry, Jellybean Productions, Cauthen Confections, King Echols Sea Moss, ReVamped Furnishings, Candy World Drinks and Treats, Zany Squarez, Mary Kay Cosmetics, The Garden Naturalist, Chiropractic For Everybody, and Mada Jy Authentic African Cuisine.
“The East Memorial Drive Pop-Up Market is a wonderful opportunity that has the potential to expose small businesses to a new customer base and support positive economic growth on the East Memorial Drive corridor,” Cauthen stated.
Vendors can register for The East Memorial Drive Pop-Up Market by going to www.emdpopup.com, or by emailing Deanna Cauthen at dzstories@yahoo.com. You may also text or call her at 404-510-4634.
The East Memorial Drive Pop-Up Market is free to the public. For free tickets, go to www.emdpopup.com.
