Hester Street Fair is feeling very proud this week, and no, we’re not talkin’ hubris… we are talkin’ HESTER. STREET. FAIR. PRIDE. MARKET… we know; fever, pitch right?!? 

For 4 years and counting it’s been an honor, privilege and delight to curate slash host events that celebrate the history, legacy, community & entrepreneurship of those who live, love & befriend status non quo. 

With a lineup of over 50 LGBTQIA+ businesses, artists, chefs, DJs & performers participating, this weekend’s Hester Street Fair is going to be a gas! Join us on June 24th from 11am to 6pm at Pier 17 in The Seaport to show your support, solidarity & summer tan. Each year we shine our spotlight on a different set of The Community and this weekend we are thrilled to be supporting Tagmo, Diaspora Co., Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies & our South Asian LGBTQIA+ friends & family.

This party’s not perennial so save the date (and some $$$) ‘cos fomo is trés tacky! 

See you this weekend!

Special Programming

Our DJ booth will be HOT with fresh sets from UMA DJ (11 - 2 pm) and DJ Freedem (2 - 6 pm).

Live performance by VJDAMUSICMAN (4:30 - 5 pm)! A queer Indian-American singer-songwriter making Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop music. He has three studio albums out and he hopes to be able to represent and inspire the newer generations of queer and Asian youth with the message to heal their inner voices until their outside selves are as free as possible.

Our Gender Affirmimg Clothing Swap will be led by our OG vendor Eden’s Harvests along with a few friends. Come by and exchange your valued but no longer used clothing, for clothing that others will use as they make their transition into their true selves. 

What’s On The Menu?

Tagmo Treats & Diaspora Co. are cooking up a special menu for this year’s Pride Market. Chef Surbi, founder of Tagmo, started her business right at the Hester Street Fair and now, she has her restaurant down at The Seaport. We love watching our vendors grow into owning and operating their own establishments and since we go so far back with Chef Surbi, we are proud to host her this year as our featured Chef.

Here’s a sneak peek at her Pride Market menu, featuring spices and collaborative dishes from Diaspora Co.

• Tandoori Paneer Wrap

• Tiki Birani Mash

• Cardamom sweet treat pudding cup

• Iced Thai turmeric latte

Brooklyn Baked & Fried - Refreshing slushies

Cake Mama has their signature mini cakes, portable spoons, and fresh iced coffee ready to go

Fruebae - Blended, whole-fruit shaved ices in a tiki hut

Malai Ice Cream - A decadent blend of cream and culture

XPIZZA - Roman-style pizza from our BFF pizza shop

Brazen Flavas has the jello-shot menu of our dreams
Our West 32 Soju bar is back in action. Come for a specialty soju cocktail in partnership with Olipop and Le Moné

Highlighted Vendors

Aly Cupcake - Handmade wearable art and home decor made from clay

E-Lorraine - Designer of bold and expressive art for silk scarves and t-shirts, also the founder of trans art bazaar NYCs largest trans market

George Glass Designs - An  embroidery studio specializing in all things pop culture

HAN MADE - Glass-jewelry artistry alongside needlepoint and crochet work.

High Femme Vintage - Vintage-obsessed, tailoring master, fashion designer Jamie McCarty makes her long-awaited return to our fair with her one-of-a-kind vintage finds or custom designs

Keith Kelly - Unisex fits with hand-printed prints

Little Fires - A unique paper goods shop celebrating humanity through worldwide customs and expressions

Lucky Skivvies - Gender-inclusion boxer briefs and loungewear for all bodies

Matthew Dean Stewart - Festive candles that will both get you in the mood and keep you in the mood

Othmana Olive Oil - Premium, extra virgin olive oil crafted from over 350-year-old, family-owned Palestinian trees  

Oriana Lillian - Emerging designer takes knitwear to a new place of sophistication, sex appeal, and fun

Prince Peacock - A drag queen in the birdie kingdom who loves to sell and create their own jewelry

Tama's Corner are handmade pieces by NYC artist Tama Gucci, referencing our favorite moments of pop culture from the early 2000s

The Park Poet - Peter Chinman quit his job and started sitting out in public with a sign that said ASK ME FOR A POEM. Since then he's written poems for over 10,000 people and has started making his own unique line of candles and sculptures 

SASS - Culinary treats and infused fine chocolates

Zaddy Earth - FEEL F**KING GOOD with this natural line of bath, skin, and hair care

Full Roster

14 Dias x Fuji Princess, ASTROBOI*, Adam Dalton Blake, Aly Cupcake, Arcane Vintage, Art 101 BK, Bedroom Behavior Lingerie, Belts NYC, Binata Millinery, Brazen Flavas, Brooklyn Baked & Fried, Buckethead Productions, Cake Mama, Clay with Coral, Condormulticolor, Da Tie Dye Tooth Fairy, Darling by JR, Desi Rainbow, Diamante Vintage, Diaspora Co., E-Lorraine, East Coast Moon, Eden's Harvest, Effable Goods, Equality Education, Everything Soulful, FWDD Dating, Frubae, George Glass Designs, Graveyard Rave, HAN MADE, Hatzumo, High Femme Vintage, House of Totes, Keith Kelly, LMC, Laglou, Le Moné, Little Fires, Lucky Skivvies, Malai, Matthew Dean Stewart, Meulien, Misomomo, Mitch McGuire, Noa Samson Embroidery, Olympia's Crafts, Oriana Lillian, Ornate Vintage Co., Othmana, Peter Chinman, Preppy Trendy, Prince Peacock, Pupper Cup & Just Fred, SASS, Spinster Kitchen, Tagmo, Tama's Corner, The Mantel NYC, Ugly Squid, Unstained Magazine, Wavy Baby Studio, Wendy's Plant Nook, Wilde Herbs, Winsome Apothecary, Wynk, XPIZZA, Zaddy Earth

Special Partners

Charitable Partner Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies are coming through with free parent hugs, a henna artist, and a table full of resources to support Queer South Asian Youth.

Fast-Forward (FFWD) Dating is reinventing online dating and queer-woman-owned. Instead of filtered, edited, and outdated photos and over-used prompts, visit the FFWD tent where they will show you the real-life person behind the profile through short and fun in-app videos. FFWD offering complimentary tarot card readings along with free memberships! Pop by to learn what the future has in store for you and level up your dating life this summer.

Drink Wynk is a new THC-infused soda brand and a proud supporter of the Hester Street Fair. Find their tent up front for a free sample of their beverages.

Last but not least, a very special thank you to NYC Pride for always supporting our mission and always supporting our Pride Market.