Old Kentucky Makers Market

Alleys are some of the most interesting spaces in a city. They tend to be quieter, more intimate and have a lot of character. What happens when you take an underutilized alley in Bellevue and add music, food, crafts and drinks? You get Old Kentucky Maker's Market and a big party. These place making events encourage people to stop and experience an overlooked space they would normally walk right past.
This Friday 5 - 10pm you can experience it all for yourself. OKMM is a leisurely bike ride from downtown Cincinnati, or a couple minute drive. You really can't go wrong with Eli's BBQ and West Sixth brewing.
700 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073





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All the sudden alleys are the hottest public spaces

People are rediscovering and activating alleys in the Cincinnati area. Which isn't surprising as they are pretty cool spaces. But like every other overnight trend, this one has been years in the making. There have been a couple people beating the drum in Cincinnati, the Johnny Appleseed of alleys, Christian Huelsman and Spring in Our Steps is one. Casey Coston, who brought the idea of a beer popup in an alley back from Detroit is another. Recently Bellevue hosted a Makers Market in an ally.
There is a pent up demand for walk-able spaces that also happen to be just a little gritty and have an authentic feel. Bellevue, Ky has an abundance of alleys and the residents on either side of Kennedy Alley joined together for Blocktoberfest.
Nothing like a neighborhood block party where everyone (mostly) knows each other.
All the sudden alleys are the hottest public spaces.



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Pike Street Social and the Old Kentucky Makers Market

Sponsored by Renaissance Covington and its streetmates on Pike, Mister Softee was handing out free cones last Friday. Pike St. on a late Friday afternoon/early evening is still a little quiet. But big changes are coming with a hotel and apartment. Pike St won't be so sleepy in a year or so. But while it is it is kinda cool that an event on a Friday still feels social. I still remember years ago when Final Friday in OTR felt just like this.

Its a happy face!




Bellevue, KY just tore a page out of the place making play book. Take on unused/underutilized space. Add music, crafts, food and beer. create a giant party.
Walking along Fairfield Ave looking for the Old Kentucky Maker's Market, we were assaulted with traffic noise the whole way. I have to say it was the most unusual experience to have that disappear and be replaced with laughter and people talking as we approached Johnson Alley. Bellevue has to be pretty happy with the turnout which isn't really that unexpected with how walkable the place is.


After is was down the street to Siam Orchids where we scored an outdoor table, people watched and caught snippets of crazy out of context conversations.
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Bellevue Beach Park

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Shebar's going away. dinner

Awesome food and company last night at Virgil's Cafe in Bellevue.
Most of the moisture stayed away, only a few raindrops and a few tears.
So long buddy, we'll miss you.

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