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Last night was my first visit to the famed to the Summer Night Market in Richmond and I wasn’t disappointed. Though not as large as previous incarnations, I managed to spend over three hours wandering through the stalls and munching on barbecued chicken and slurping down mango bubble tea. It was amazing, the smells, the colours, the different wares all packed between crowds of people. There’s just so much to sample, and all of it amazing: barbeque lamb, chicken, beef, duck, dragon’s beard candy, waffle fish with red bean paste, dim sum, chow mein — I could keep going. Aside from the food, there are vendors selling just about everything from short swords, DVDs and of course anime-related merchandise to shirts, sunglasses and shoes. Make sure you bring plenty of cash, although some vendors take debit and credit, but if you do run out, there are ATMs available.
There is parking, but remember: the closer it is to the market, the more expensive it will be. I was able to find parking further up Vulcan Way along the curb past the Knight Street Bridge. It’s free, but there’s a bit of a walk involved.
The Summer Night Market is located at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond (behind the Home Depot) and runs from 7:00 pm until 12:00 am, Fridays and Saturdays, and 7:00 PM until 11:00 pm on Sundays starting May 15th until October 4th. More information can be found on the Summer Night Market web site.
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