About This Festival
The Brick Street Market in Rockville, Indiana is a vibrant, one-day event focused on antiques, boutiques, and unique shopping experiences set around the Historic Courthouse Square. It offers visitors a charming combination of vintage and artisan goods along with local dining and entertainment in a picturesque historic setting. The 2024 market is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and is handicapped accessible.
The event's atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, attracting those who appreciate antiques, handmade art, and boutique shopping in a small-town historic environment. The vibe combines a nostalgic, old-fashioned charm with a lively community spirit, enhanced by the historic brick-paved courthouse square which serves as the event's centerpiece.
Activities at the Brick Street Market include:
- Browsing and shopping at multiple antiques shops (there are 8 antique shops nearby)
- Visiting local boutiques and artisan shops featuring hand-poured candles, jewelry, and unique local crafts
- Exploring an art gallery showcasing local artists
- Sampling or purchasing wine from a local winery
- Dining at various nearby restaurants and the Thirty-Six Saloon, offering a local dining experience
- Enjoying theatrical and cultural offerings via the local theater
The event welcomes vendors, providing a market for antiques, boutiques, handmade crafts, and unique one-of-a-kind goods.
A rough schedule for the event day is:
- 9:00 AM: Market opens at the Historic Courthouse Square
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Shopping at market booths, antiques shops, boutiques, and artisan stalls; dining options available throughout the day
- 2:00 PM: Market closes
The Brick Street Market is part of Rockville’s efforts to invigorate Main Street and preserve its historic downtown charm. The event celebrates local history and artisan traditions, supported by the community through MainStreet Rockville. It is repeated annually and is promoted as a family-friendly, expanding tradition that encourages visitors to explore local culture and commerce in Parke County’s West region.
Overall, Brick Street Market blends historic small-town ambiance with curated antique and artisan offerings, combined with food, wine, and live entertainment, making it a featured community event every June in Rockville.