Renaissance Market

Renaissance Market Review

This year-round open-air market with roots stretching back to the early '70s is the soul of the Drag. The unreconstructed hippie ambience is at least as much of a draw as the actual merchandise crafted and sold by various local artisans. The wares include jewelry, leatherwork, candles, photographs, paintings, sculpture, textiles, and the inevitable tie-dyed T-shirts. (Note that the market is firmly regulated by the city, and all vendors must be licensed by a commission.)