The Helotes MarketPlace is back this Saturday, November 7, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Town Helotes, drawing shoppers out for the first Saturday of the month.
According to the City of Helotes, which posted the announcement on Facebook, the event invites visitors to “Spend your Saturday at the Helotes MarketPlace!”
The gathering is billed as an outdoor arts and crafts market set in the Old Town Helotes special district, according to the Helotes Chamber of Commerce. The same listing notes the market features over 150 vendors, a food court, and live music, giving shoppers a mix of browsing, dining and entertainment options in one stop.
Where Exactly Is the Market?
There is some discrepancy in the listed address for Saturday's event. The City of Helotes Facebook post places it at 14392 Riggs Road, Helotes, TX 78023, while the Helotes Chamber listing gives the venue address as 14391 Old Bandera Road. Either way, the market unfolds within the Old Town Helotes district, so shoppers heading downtown should be able to find it without trouble.
The MarketPlace typically runs every first Saturday of the month, per the chamber's listing, making Saturday's event part of a regular rhythm rather than a one-off. The market's own schedule page adds that it takes place on the first Saturday of the month year-round, with one exception: May is skipped because of the City of Helotes Cornyval Parade.
Rain Could Shift Plans
Organizers caution that the schedule isn't entirely locked in. Scheduled dates and times are subject to change due to inclement weather or other restrictions beyond their control, per helotesmarketplace.com. No word on whether weather is a factor for this particular Saturday, so shoppers planning to attend should keep an eye on official channels as the day approaches.
The event is managed by the City of Helotes, according to the market's vendor policies and instructions. For vendors looking to make it a regular gig, there's an expectation to show up often: the market's frequently asked questions page states that recurring vendors are expected to attend at least nine of the 11 MarketPlace events held each calendar year, underscoring just how consistent this monthly tradition has become for the Old Town Helotes business community.
