Events

Meet us at Front Porch

Charlotte’s largest 2026 monthly pop-up market has moved to FreeMoreWest

Front Porch was the dream of Terry Shook and Henry Stepp of Shook Kelley. They felt the property, in the heart of South End, was underutilized on the weekends. Their vision started as a Sunday event where banjos were playing, coffee and mimosas were flowing, and newspapers were in the hands of everyone in attendance.

Since its original plan, the event has organically grown to host 100+ local businesses in an open-air market and is managed by the small but mighty Esther & Elsa team.

Today, Front Porch (formerly Front Porch Sundays®) is a monthly pop-up market in Charlotte, NC's FreeMoreWest neighborhood. The market supports small retailers throughout the region and is held on the first Saturday of each month, April to December, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The mission is to help local small businesses grow, connect, and succeed. Front Porch creates consistent opportunities for makers and micro-retailers to share their products with the community, while offering ongoing support and resources. At its heart, Front Porch is bigger than the businesses; it’s about creating a community where everyone can thrive.

Each month you’ll find…

120+ small businesses to explore.

Front Porch (FP) brings the best small brands from across our region to FreeMoreWest each month. The area’s best curators, shop owners, designers, makers, and bakers settle in for a day of interacting with you.

Live music and fun for everyone.

Our focus is on shopping, but we round out the experience with some killer live bands, DJs, and interactive experiences that add to the fun. Join us at The Broken Crayon Kid Zone for free fun.

Food and bev everywhere.

Between the restaurants that flank the market and those joining us just for the day, a walk through the market is made tastier by the bites and brews throughout. Find lemonade and iced coffee in the summer and cocoa and lattes in the colder months.

Mark your calendar.

Join us at 2135 Thrift Road from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on the following dates:

April 4
May 2
June 6
July 4
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5

You’ve got questions.
We’ve got answers.

Use 2135 Thrift Road to find us. We’ll utilize the parking lots of Pizza Baby West and Elevation Uptown.
1. You’ll find westside favorite Town Brewing selling both alcoholic and NA drinks for all ages. Their tent is located near The Coterie.
2. Alcohol can travel in both zones of the market via the steps that connect the two in between. Please do not walk alcohol onto public property.
3. If you’re not a beer drinker, we’ll have ample other options for drinks such as Not Just Coffee.
Soliciting is strictly prohibited at Front Porch. There is no promotion of business, selling of products, or soliciting donations without previous written permission from Esther and Elsa.
Front Porch is a free event to attend!
There are plenty of tasty options within a 3-minute walk of the market. Some options include Pizza Baby West, Scoop and Scootery, Streetcar, and more. Head here to explore the options in the area.

1. Our team has secured multiple parking lots for guests to use for free on market days:
  - 1001 Tuckaseegee Road parking deck (levels 3 and 4), 7-minute walk
  - 2317 Thrift Road, Wray Ward, 1-minute walk
  - 929 Jay Street, Lower Tuck, 3-minute walk
2. There is also free street parking on Jay Street. Please do not park in private business lots if you are unsure.
Yes! We're very dog-friendly, but please keep in mind how hot the asphalt is on their paws and keep them leashed while with us.
Market restrooms are available in zone B, behind Pizza Baby West and The Coterie.