The Antique Row's Collector's Street Fair begins at 8AM and runs to 3PM, or later. Two blocks of E. Second St. from Garey Ave to S. Gibbs St are closed for this event which features 100's of antique vendors and dealers from far and wide. The weather promises to be cooperative, even pleasant, so mark your calendar for this one.
Later in the day, 4PM to 9PM, and beyond, cross over Garey Ave. to W. Second Street and enjoy what we call "Metro Night Out", a Farmers Market-Street Fair, Art Walk, and Car show all rolled into one event. You will find vendors, live entertainment, food, and fun at Thomas Plaza, then it's off to see the shows featured at many of downtown's 40 art galleries. Hope to see you there!
The Wednesday night farmers market at 2nd and Garey in downtown Pomona is moving! Beginning this Wednesday, January 6, 2010 after a 3+ year run at its current location it was decided to move the market to Thomas Plaza, 2nd and Thomas,downtown Pomona, same day, Wednesday, same hours, 4PM to 8PM. Please continue your support at the new location.
Last Saturday in Metro Pomona, now called "Metro Night Out" was everything the name suggests. Many galleries were open and crowds were large. Restaurants and bars were packed .The Farmers Market was jumping and the car show was awesome. Everywhere you looked people were out to enjoy the evening, listening to some great music, seeing some great art, and having a great time. Welcome to Pomona!
Come join the fun Saturday June 27 as downtown Pomona celebrates Metro Night Out on the last Saturday of the month. Every last Saturday the Arts Colony hosts the closing of shows which opened on the 2nd Saturday of the month, it's an opportunity for those of you that missed the opening to see it fresh before the closing, and for those of you who came to 2nd Saturday it's an opportunity to see it all again, or to see some of the shows you missed the first time around.
Thomas Plaza at 2nd and Thomas St. will feature live entertainment and a Farmers Market, and new this month is an all class car show and Cruise Night with entries from all around the area, even some motorcycles. It all starts at 5 PM and runs till 9PM or later.
If you own or operate a business, professional office, or are a merchant of any kind in downtown Pomona, you are eligible to be posted on the Metro Pomona Business Directory, free of charge.
Your business must be within the following boundaries; First Street to Mission Blvd. and Parcels to Allen Lane.
You may already be listed, please check at http://www.metropomona.com/. If you are not listed or if the information is dated or not accurate email us with the correct information at downtownpomona@hotmail.com and we'll fix it right away.
You are also invited to set up at either of the downtown Pomona Farmers Markets free of charge. If you are interested check out :
After last Saturday's Fox First Night and all the buzz the opening generated, you would think that things would slow down in town and people would be catching their breath and resting up for the next big gig. Apparently Pomonans need no such recharging of batteries. Monday saw a lengthy City Council meeting in which topics and debates included serious budget matters to open container drinking ordinances (item was continued for more study). This was followed by the Planning Commission Wednesday evening which also ran long debating such heavy issues as Sakuri Ichi's request to extend operating hours from 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday nights (item was continued for more study).
Also on Wednesday evening the Farmers Market saw a crowd of over 400. Moving on to Thursday evening the Downtown Pomona Owner's Association (DPOA) held its monthly board meeting with discussions centering on budget items, antique lamp posts, downtown security, the Fox opening and Amoca's founders event. Also, the Glass House had a sold out crowd with lines stretching around the block.
This brings us to Friday and the openeing of Smogdance. The red carpet was rolled out once again and the balcony of the Fox was full (those are the soft seats). A crowd of 150-200 attended opening night and bids were running high on the silent auction items. The Big Time Gathering, or Pow Wow, kicked off for the weekend in Antique Row's north parking lot. The event was packed with what appeared to be over 1000 participants and vistors.
Saturday brought the First Annual Mac and Chesse Cookoff at the dba256 with judges David Allen, Natalie Rojas, and Larry Egan. There were nine fantastic entries, but alas only one winner. The winner was Cherie Savoie of Savoie's hair salon. Some entries were downright creative using ingredients such as lobster, bacon, tomatoes, black olives, and of course all kinds of chesse. Last Saturday Art Walk kicked in along with Metro Night Out, featuring a street fair and farmers market and a fantastic Pirate band performing at Thomas Plaza. Smogdance opened for its 2nd night with an all new movie list. The Pow Wow continued with even larger crowds, and the Glass House was busy with an event. Downtown was alive with all sorts of people enjoying themselves. Restuarants and watering holes were busy as well. A quick check with the police told us that all was peacful in the downtown. Folks, this is exactly the kind of downtown that city officials, merchants, and property owners have been working so hard to build. It would appear that Downtown Pomona has arrived! (again).
There is more happening on Sunday (today). The wind-down of the Pow Wow, the final night of Smogdance and the conclusion of the silent auction at the Fox.
Next week, more excitiment. The state of the city address, farmers market, and the hustle and bustle of taking down all the art shows and installing new shows for the next 2nd Saturday Art Walk.
So, if you haven't visited downtown Pomona in a while, come on down. We'd love to show you around!
Last night's Valentine's Day Art Walk and Farmers Market drew large crowds. The Glass House also had a sold out show. All toll some 3500 people visited the various events and venues. The Farmers Market counted 1,150 visitors, a record.
A good time was had by all! The next Art Walk will be held Saturday, February 28Th along with Metro Night Out, a Farmers Market and car show. It promises to be another fun evening in Downtown Pomona. Mark your calendar, come visit us...we'd love to show you around.
Yesterday Saturday, January 31, there was a lot of activity in downtown Pomona. The day started with the Antique Collector's Fair on E. 2nd St. at 8 AM. The Fair lasted until 3PM, with several hundred shoppers searching for that unusual find, or collectible.
At 4PM the Farmers Market set up on W. 2nd St., followed by a car show and live entertainment at 5PM (50's Rock N Roll). An estimated 500 people came for the market, had a good time (we hope) and stayed for the car show which featured over 50 cars.
At 6PM the Last Saturday Art Walk began and many of the car show and farmers market crowd strolled throughout the downtown enjoying the galleries and restaurants.
The dA Gallery's own Red Cup Society (a secret organization) took visitors on a tour of the downtown art galleries.
Later, the night spots were hopping with live bands and dancing. It was a safe, fun night for everyone. If you missed it, we'll do it again on February 14, and February 28. Hope to see you all in the downtown for Metro Night Out. As we always say, "Come to downtown Pomona, we'd love to show you around"
This Saturday, January 31 is an excellent night to visit Downtown Pomona! There will be a lot going on. Last Saturday Art Walk will be in full force. If you missed the Second Saturday Walk you can still catch the many shows featured in the Art Colony.
The Farmers Market will be open at Thomas Plaza from 5PM to 9PM. Fresh produce from Certified California farmers, organic fruits and vegetables, crafts, food, live entertainment, and more. This Saturday night we will also feature a "Cruise Night", open to all show cars, and car clubs. The cars can be seen in the parking lot behind Thomas Plaza, between First and Second Streets.
It promises to be a fun evening. Come to downtown, we'd love to show you around!
2009 promises to be a banner year for Downtown Pomona. With so much happening, it's no wonder people are "discovering" the Downtown all over again. Last night's Art walk was just one of many new and exciting discoveries. With 25 galleries open and diplaying some the area's finest artists, the Art Colony's 2nd and Last Saturday Art Walks are a "must see" for everyone.
You can feel the anticipation and excitement in the air at every gallery. There is so much to see that it's difficult to see it all in one evening. That's why there is now a Last Saturday Art Walk.
So come to Downtown Pomona and discover the many ameneties; restaurants, night clubs, Art Walks, Antique Fair, Farmers' Markets, and much much more.Come Downtown, we would love to show you around!
Last night marked the inaugural of the Second and Last Saturday Farmers' Market at Thomas Plaza, in the heart of Pomona's Art Colony, sponsored by the DPOA (Downtown Pomona Owner's Association). With little fanfare or marketing, the event was a success! Over 700 people attended the family friendly event featuring organic and certified farmers. Crafters, food vendors and Downtown merchants took part as well.
Many of the vendors and farmers from the Wednesday night market participated. The market offered live entertainment, this night featured American Jazz. Just the right mood for the evening.
Several local "dignitaries" visited...among them were Cathy, Jerry, and Victor Tessier. David Allen from the Daily Bulletin (oh, by the way David will be a chili cook-off judge this coming Saturday at the dba256). Also seen at the market were Council members Rodriguez, Atchley, Saunders, Lantz, and somebody told me Danielle Soto was there. Good thing they all showed up separately, we don't want any violations of the Brown Act.
The DPOA would like to thank everyone who came. We hope you had a good time and will come again. The next Saturday night market will be January 31, 5PM to 9PM. We'll have live music, this time from the 50's and 60's (not the performers, just the music), and a car show. So come on out, support the Downtown, and have some fun connecting with friends, family and neighbors.
Our own downtown Pomona farmers market celebrated it's 2nd year of operation in October. The market has consistently enjoyed crowds of between 400-600 visitors a week. But lately between the rainy weather and the Holiday schedule, our Wednesday evening farmers market at 2nd & Garey has taken a hit. The market was closed this past Wednesday, due to rain. It will be closed Wednesday December 24th (Christmas Eve.) and Wednesday December 31 (New Year's Eve). It is scheduled to re-open Wednesday, January 7, 2009, weather permitting. So until then, all the vendors, farmers, and staff of the Wednesday farmers market wish you all a safe and happy Holiday Season!
The DPOA has been listening to your suggestions and has been busy this past year preparing for another farmers market in the downtown. Finally, the Department of Agriculture has certified us for a Saturday night farmers market to take place in Thomas Plaza on the 2nd and last Saturday's of each month. Like the Wednesday market, the new Saturday evening market will be open year round. The inaugural date is Saturday, January 10, 2009. There will be certified farmers, food vendors, crafters, and live entertainment. There will also be a car show on the last Saturday of each month. We hope to see many of you there!
A word of caution however regarding the Saturday market. We have secured the State of California permits, the County of Los Angeles permits, the Health Department permits, but we are still waiting for the City of Pomona Special Event Permit. Between the City Council elections and the Vehicle Parking District Commission's lack of a quorum, the item won't be heard by the VPD until Thursday, January 8, 2009. We are hopeful that their approval is forthcoming.
Blue Metro will perform at the Farmers Market Wednesday, September 17 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Come to the Market and enjoy the sounds, have some good food, meet friends...and have a good time. Oh yes, the best fresh produce this side of the farm. Corner of 2nd St. & Garey Ave in Downtown Pomona.
