Commercial Street Night Market wraps up sixth season in Nanaimo

Nanaimo’s night market continued to grow this year, according to its organizer. Midcoast Morning visited the market ahead of the final 2025 edition Thursday night. Plus, the Picnic in The Plaza aims to bring the community together downtown on Sunday.

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Notes:

Guests:

  • Rinny Jose — Marketing and Events Coordinator, Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.

  • Various Vendors — Nanaimo Night Market.

  • Fred Jeffery — Chair, Downtown Nanaimo Business Association.

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Podcast Photo:
Commercial Street Night Market in downtown Nanaimo. By Jesse Woodward

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