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Former Sabre Gilbert Perreault meets fans at Holiday Market appearance
December 22, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — For Gilbert Perreault, the Buffalo Sabres’ most prestigious alumnus and the organization’s first-ever draft pick as a franchise, trips to Buffalo are all about the fans.
The hockey legend, who lives in his native Quebec, Canada, visited the Niagara Holiday Market on Wednesday to sign autographs for the fans who lined up outside the BlueCross BlueShield ice rink to meet him. READ MORE »
New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy impressed with Falls' Holiday Market
December 19, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — The Niagara Holiday Market received an endorsement from a high-profile customer on Monday.
Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy visited several of the festive shops lining Old Falls Street as part of an afternoon tour with Mayor Paul Dyster and other city and state officials. READ MORE »
Niagara Holiday Market has visitors flocking to the Falls
Draws thousands in first week
December 3, 2011 · Buffalo News
NIAGARA FALLS -- A decade after organizers pulled the plug on the Festival of Lights, families from across the region finally have another reason to flock to downtown Niagara Falls this winter.
The Niagara Holiday Market, running until New Year's Day, already has drawn thousands of people to Old Falls Street, where an ice rink, concert series and a cobblestone row of boutique food and craft vendors are operating. READ MORE »
Unseasonable Weather Good For Niagara Holiday Market
November 29, 2011 · WKBW Channel 7 News
A boost from Mother Nature and a concert by the Canadian Tenors helped the Niagara Holiday Market begin its 37-day run with a larger-than-expected attendance.
The first-ever Niagara Holiday Market attracted more than 20,000 people during its first three days. The festival opened on Nov. 25 and will run through Jan. 1 along Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls. READ MORE »
Shedding light on the Holiday Market with a special tree lighting
November 29, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — Crowds of visitors could once again be found milling around Old Falls Street Monday evening as a tree-lighting ceremony marked the end of the Holiday Market’s fourth day.
Despite the now-seasonably cold temperatures, the market is still drawing a crowd. People browsed the shops, and children met Santa. Others observed a trio of carolers while one man in the audience sang along in harmony. READ MORE »
Saturday at the Niagara Holiday Market
November 26, 2011 · Buffalo.com by Erica Morano
We spent our Small Business Saturday at the Niagara Holiday Market, and if you don't already have a trip planned see it, you need to add it to your list. The market features Merchant's Row on Old Falls Street, and it brings to you dozens of of local artisans, gift items and specialty foods. From Adam's Apples to Zillycakes, you will find it all. Support your local businesses and take the trip to the Falls to check it out. READ MORE »
Six Reasons to Love the Niagara Holiday Market
November 24, 2011 · USA Niagara Blog by Nick Mattera
Downtown Niagara Falls is buzzing. Little red huts are being built, holiday lights have been strung across Old Falls Street (map), a 5,000 square-foot outdoor ice skating rink is just about completed. All of these are part of the winter spectacle known as the Niagara Holiday Market.
As organizers of the Niagara Holiday Market kick-off the 37-day event on Friday, there are dozens of reasons for excitement in Niagara Falls' downtown tourism district. Here are six great reasons to bring your family to the largest European-style holiday market and festival in the United States. READ MORE »
The ‘Holiday’ has arrived for downtown Niagara Falls
November 24, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — Mark Rivers is calling it the “anti-mall.”
While thousands of eager shoppers will be running through department stores and retail outlets Thanksgiving night and early Black Friday, the man behind the new Holiday Market in downtown Niagara Falls is encouraging his customers to take it easy, avoid the rush and get down to Old Falls Street whenever they feel good and ready. READ MORE »
Thousands expected at holiday market
November 23, 2011 · YNN Buffalo
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Old Falls Street is Niagara Falls' winter wonderland.
Or, at least it will be this Friday, according to Mark Rivers.
"We're trying to create a European-style holiday market in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls," Rivers said.
Creator Mark Rivers' crews were hard at work Wednesday morning preparing for Friday's grand opening – an idea that came to fruition last summer. READ MORE »
Niagara Holiday Market
November 23, 2011 · Artvoice
The Niagara Holiday Market is not your ordinary holiday market. Located on the edge of Niagara Falls, this is the largest European-style holiday market and festival in the country. Beginning on Black Friday, November 25, the market will run for 37 days, through New Year’s Day, and expects to draw thousands of customers. READ MORE »
Falls Holiday Market Set To Open Friday
November 23, 2011 · WGRZ
NIAGARA FALLS, NY - Niagara Falls is known for it's tourism during the summer months... but what about during the winter months? The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation has come up with a plan to make tourism last year-round.
For this first time this year, Niagara Falls will be hosting a Holiday Market in true holiday fashion. READ MORE »
Niagara Holiday Market gearing up
November 23, 2011 · BuffaloNews.com
NIAGARA FALLS -- Tourists are expected to make their way to Niagara Falls this weekend, and for once, the famous cataracts are only a secondary attraction.
They'll be coming to the heart of downtown to experience the Niagara Holiday Market, a 36-day European-style festival aimed at attracting travelers and residents with regional and national foods, specialty crafts and a winter concert series. The festival kicks off at noon Friday on Old Falls Street. READ MORE »
Niagara Holiday Market Opening Friday to Create a Spectacular Gathering Place for the Holidays
November 22, 2011 · Buffalo Rising
Retail shopping, live entertainment, community events, culinary festival and Western New York's largest holiday ice skating rink set the stage for 37-day event.
The region's biggest holiday spectacle in a generation, the inaugural Niagara Holiday Market will be a 37-day winter wonderland in Niagara Falls, New York; opening on Friday, November 25 and running through New Year's Day 2012. The Market is aiming to be on par with the memorable shopping destinations of Europe's Christkindlmarkets and retail arcades. READ MORE »
TOURISM: Holiday Market may fortify Falls’ brand
November 21, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — In a recent column, I discussed the allure of Niagara Falls simply as a brand. The name Niagara Falls resonates across the globe. It instills an image of beauty, daredevils, honeymoons and possibly even Superman into the minds of those who hear its name.
People living here, locally may have a different image, have different concerns than the eight million tourists visiting Niagara Falls each year. Reading the local newspapers, it seems to me that they are most interested in job creation, economic development; they want people to see Niagara Falls for more than water rolling over a rock. READ MORE »
Organizer Q&A: Niagara Holiday Market
November 14, 2011 · By Tighe
This month, we are hosting question and answer conversations with organizers from throughout the U.S. Today, we chat with Erin Reedy of the Niagara Holiday Market.
What is the Niagara Holiday Market?
The Niagara Holiday Market is a 37-day European style holiday festival, running from November 25 through January 1 on historic Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls, N.Y. With a holiday concert series, holiday shopping, Taste of the Season presented by Wegmans (weekend food and wine festival), ice skating, nightly tree lighting, Santa’s workshop, there’s something for everyone. The Niagara Market is open 7 days a week; hours are family friendly, running from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. during the weekdays and 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Most of our concerts are at 7:00 p.m., with select matinees at 2:00 p.m. READ MORE »
Niagara Falls adds a holiday slice of Europe
November 3, 2011 · Buffalo Spree by Josh Newman
If you venture to Niagara Falls this winter, one thing that will stick out—besides, of course, the Falls, the great Italian restaurants, and the casino—is a stretch of Old Falls Street in the middle of the town. Festooned with lights, booths, Christmas decorations, and a cadre of eager shoppers, Old Falls Street is hosting the first-ever Niagara Holiday Market. In the tradition of European holiday markets and festivals, this initiative intends to bring more outdoor joy to the fair, frosty months of November and December. The event has been described as a hybrid of a German christkindlmarket, Rockefeller Center, and a Norman Rockwell painting (jolly vendors hocking their goods to red-cheeked children as parents look on). READ MORE »
Ladies and gentlemen, start your busking
October 28, 2011 · Buffalo.com
Last winter, Ben T. and I were trudging through the snow to the Elmwood Lounge for a late-night beer when we were stopped by a young lady who claimed to be a hip-hop clairvoyant. Intrigued, we passed her a few dollars and were treated to a sprawling freestyle session that included a bunch of semi-accurate personal information about our pasts and (maybe?) future. Apparently I’m going to be married five times! Sorry, Wife #1.
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VENDOR CALL: Niagara Holiday Market
(November 25, 2011 – January 1, 2012; application deadline: October 28)
October 14, 2011 · Toronto Craft Alert
Growing up as a non-Christmas celebrator, I’ll admit to harbouring a certain amount of cranky attitude about the holiday for much of my youth. Tacky tinsel, red and green everything, jammed malls, non-stop Christmas-themed sitcoms, friends being stressed about present-buying (not to mention getting huge presents!) for about a month and a half did not inspire holiday cheer for someone watching from the sidelines.
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Niagara Holiday Market Features Etsy Studio
September 29, 2011 · The Etsy Blog
Imagine this: Thirty-seven days of handmade market goodness, holiday cheer, and spectacular events, all with Niagara Falls looming majestically in the background. Welcome, my friends, to the Niagara Holiday Market. Alongside one of the Wonders of the World, the market is a grand seasonal destination inspired by the majesty of European shopping arcades and cityscapes, and Etsy is excited to be part of the fun. READ MORE »
Holiday Market Adds Boutique Clothing Retailer: Tony Walker & Co.
September 12, 2011 · Niagara USA
Niagara Falls, N.Y.- The Niagara Holiday Market announced Monday the addition of Tony Walker & Co, a top clothing and lifestyle retailer to the "Merchant's Row" section of the Winter festival.
Niagara Holiday Market officials announced today that popular boutique clothing retailer Tony Walker & Co will anchor the "Merchant's Row" section of the 36-day market and festival, which will will run from Nov. 25 to Jan.1 in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls. READ MORE »
Developer proposes holiday attraction for Niagara Falls
August 26, 2011 · Buffalo Business First
The sky was deep blue and the temperature in downtown Niagara Falls was pushing 80 degrees as tourists – many of them clad in shorts and concert T-shirts – were milling about Third Street. The calendar read mid-August, but all Mark Rivers wanted to talk about was Christmas.
The Ellicottville native, now based in Boise, Idaho, specializes in real estate development and what he calls “venue strategy.” He can’t wait for snow to start to fall. READ MORE »
Sleigh bells ring…
August 19, 2011 · Buffalo.com by Emily Stoll
In Buffalo, winter means three things: snow, snow and more snow. But this winter, there’s something to look forward to besides blizzards and sub-zero temperatures: the first ever Niagara Holiday Market.
Predicted to be the largest European-style holiday market and festival in America, the Niagara Holiday Market will open at 12 p.m. on Nov. 25 – Black Friday. READ MORE »
Holiday Market Seeks Vendors and Artisans
August 13, 2011 · Buffalo Rising
Search is on for unique merchants, craftspeople to create WNY's most dynamic holiday shopping experience.
With a goal of replicating the memorable shopping destinations of Europe's Christkindlmarkets and retail arcades, the Niagara Holiday Market today announced an open call and invitation for vendors and artisans for its spectacular, 37-day winter wonderland in Niagara Falls, NY this November and December. READ MORE »
Falls preparing for holidays early
August 12, 2011 · YNN Buffalo
The City of Niagara Falls is getting ready for the holiday season early this year, as preparations are underway for a unique festival downtown. YNN's Meg Rossman has more on the Holiday Market and why officials say they believe it will be a boost to the area's tourism industry.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — More than six million tourists visit Niagara Falls every summer. Developer Mark Rivers is hoping to make the same thing happen this winter. READ MORE »
Holiday Market Seeking local vendors
August 12, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — Organizers of the Niagara Holiday Market are looking for local vendors and artisans to participate in the 37-day event to be held on Old Falls Street later this year.
Holiday Market developer Mark Rivers on Friday issued a call for vendors who may be interested in setting up shop along what he’s calling Vendors Row, which would run from Third Street to the Niagara Falls State Park. READ MORE »
Falls to hold huge holiday festival
August 4, 2011 · WIVB-TV, News Channel 4
Niagara Falls is planning a huge holiday festival that will run for 35 days.
Niagara Holiday Market will feature an outdoor ice rink, food and wine tastings and a unique outdoor market. It will be the first large outdoor winter festival in Niagara Falls since the Festival of Lights. READ MORE »
Niagara Holiday Market Moves Forward
August 4, 2011 · USA Niagara Blog by Nick Mattera
Niagara Falls, N.Y.- Organizers of a European-style Holiday Market in downtown Niagara Falls recently detailed their plans for the 36-day market and festival.
With the addition of various sponsors, partners and acclaimed musical acts, the planned European-style Holiday Market in downtown Niagara Falls is on pace to become a major draw for holiday season visitors to Niagara USA. READ MORE »
WIVB TV to broadcast Holiday Market November tree lighting
August 2, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — The city’s proposed Holiday Market is poised to go primetime the week after Thanksgiving.
Market developer Mark Rivers on Tuesday announced a new partnership with WIVB-TV Channel 4 under which the station will broadcast a 30-minute program in primetime this November that will feature an official Christmas tree lighting ceremony, holiday entertainment, celebrity visits and other special activities and events. READ MORE »
Holiday Market adds the sounds of music with series of planned concerts
July 29, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — Plans for a proposed holiday market in downtown Niagara Falls are taking on a musical flare.
Promoter Mark Rivers announced Thursday a lineup of concert entertainment for the 36-day European-style outdoor market that is slated to take place on Old Falls Street later this year. READ MORE »
On Comet, on Cupid, on Aaron Neville:
The Niagara Holiday Market plans to get musical
July 29, 2011 · Buffalo.com Blog by Emily Stoll
It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays, right? The Niagara Holiday Market has released its lineup for their Christmas season 2011 concert series, and starting on Nov. 26 the new European-style holiday market and festival will host four top-notch performances on Old Falls Street at the Conference Center in Niagara Falls. READ MORE »
Holiday Market Adds Partners
July 1, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — Three area companies have signed on in support of the proposed Holiday Market in downtown Niagara Falls.
Project developer Mark Rivers announced Friday that he has secured promotional deals with Seneca Niagara Casino, Wegmans and Entercom radio stations of Western New York. READ MORE »
Holiday Market receives a boost from USA Niagara
March 18, 2011 · Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — A state agency has agreed to supply funding for a proposed holiday market in downtown Niagara Falls.
Members of the board of directors for the state-run USA Niagara Development Corp. agreed Friday to supply $225,000 through their agency to assist Idaho-based developer Mark Rivers in creating the so-called Niagara Holiday Market on Old Falls Street later this year. READ MORE »
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