Brooklyn Night Bazaar Brings Nocturnal Fun to Dekalb Market

Most city markets wrap up in the afternoon, but on Sunday, October 9, the <a href="http://dekalbmarket.com/">Dekalb Market </a>buzzed late into the night thanks to the<a href="http://bkbazaar.com/"> Brooklyn Night Bazaar</a>. Inspired by night markets across Asia, the Bazaar drew a crowd excited to experience the smells, sights and sounds on offer. Live bands, DJs, artisans and an array of food vendors came out in full force on an unexpectedly warm October night, and we were there to enjoy all the fun!

The one-night experiment is part of a larger dream to make it a regular feature of city markets. Ideally, it would allow people to enjoy the animated setting on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer.

The concert area was the only part of the bazaar that required an entrance fee, but the music could be heard throughout the event.

The careful planning behind the Bazaar encouraged visitors to choose between several sustainable transportation options. A <a href="http://www.transalt.org/">valet bike service</a> was available at the entrance to the market where riders could securely leave their bikes and the nearest subway exit left visitors directly in front of the main entrance.

Of course the defining feature of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/brooklyns-new-dekalb-market-is-made-from-22-salvaged-shipping-containers-exclusive-photos/">Dekalb Market</a>, the retrofitted cargo containers, also showcased an inventive use of recycled materials.

Brooklyn-based <a href="http://jasonkrugman.com/">Jason Krugman Studios</a> produced an installation with his <a href="http://jasonkrugman.com/projects/livingObjectsTotal/">Living Objects</a> sculptures that were placed on top of several shipping containers. Playing on our innate reaction to the human form, Krugman's three to five foot sculptures drew eyes to the night sky with their LED radiated, semi-opaque skin.

They are constructed from <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/led-light-sculpture/" target="_blank">LED light</a> strands, wood, chicken wire and plastic wrap keeping them relatively light. Weighing 120 pounds or less, they are easily transportable and have already traveled to the likes of the East Village, Asheville, North Carolina, and Summit, New Jersey.

Local artisans were also on hand offering a variety of homemade goods. Thanks to help from the Kickstarter campaign that raised over $8,300, the endless regulatory hurdles and registration costs for vendors were minimal.

Everything from clothing to food to furniture and accessories could be found between the numerous stalls.

Regular Dekalb Market vendors were housed the colorful shipping crates and artisans that joined especially for the bazaar set up tables under tents for the night.

<a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/">BluePrintCleanse</a> offers nutritional juice cleanses to detox the body. They come in six flavors, are 100% raw and unprocessed and are available for delivery and pick-up.

<a href="http://maidenpreserves.com/">Maiden Preserves</a> offers a variety of seasonal jams created by Alison and Eva. When not at the various markets, their products can be found exclusively at the Bedford Cheese Shop.

People gradually arrived but by nightfall the pathways were packed with animated visitors. The 3,000 wristbands that were printed for those over 21 ran out at 9:30pm and hands were then stamped instead.

Several artists had eco-minded products, like the home-spun yarn creations by <a href="http://www.fauneyerby.com">Faune Yerby</a>. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fauneyerby"></a>Her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yetiyarnsanddrygoods" target="_blank">yarns</a> are made with materials grown on her rooftop in Brooklyn, and she is making a conscious effort to source her wool from local farms. The yarn was made from a combination of factory waste merino wool and recycled silk saris. The cotton scarf was dyed with tea.

< a href="http://rooftopfarms.org/">Eagle Street Rooftop Farm</a> and the always-delicious Rockaway Taco shared a booth.

The Bazaar also featured the work of Brooklyn-based Sans Map by Corey Dergazarian.

Dergazarian's unique collection of bags and accessories are constructed from vintage fabrics, reclaimed remnants and re-purposed vintage clothing.

Twin sisters Kelly and Veronica of Hail the Right Brain displayed their work at the bazaar.

Each durable, duct-tape wallet features a unique piece of original art created by the team, making no two designs alike.

Food vendors filled the central area with everything from Caribbean vegan to Filipino to lobster rolls.

Music infused the space with sounds from the likes of<a href="http://teamyacht.com/music/"> YACHT</a>, <a href="http://monogold.bandcamp.com/album/the-softest-glow">Monogold</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/troubleandrew">Trouble Andrew</a> and DJ sets.