26TH SEASON KICKS OFF AT EASTERN MARKET, WASHINGTON, DC

Sunday Market Continues

The traditional March opening of The Flea Market at Eastern Market, Sundays on Capitol Hill, has kicked off its 26th year of continuous operation under Show Manager Tom Rall.

"This year is one of great optimism for the historic Eastern Market, originally opened in 1873," he continued, noting that a complete reconstruction of the market, begun after a devastating fire in April 2007, is expected to be completed and a grand reopening celebrated sometime this summer.

"Eastern Market should continue to serve as a neighborhood hub for Capitol Hill throughout the rest of the century," Rall said. "I'm sure the merchants," who have been operating in a temporary East Hall across Seventh Street SE from the building since August 2007, "will be glad to move back to their familiar quarters."

In the meantime, despite construction disruptions, business continues at Eastern Market

Address: 7th St. & North Carolina Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Hours of operation:

• South Hall Food Merchants South Hall merchants are operating in the new "East Hall" temporary structure directly across the street - Tues-Sunday.
• Open Air Farmers Line Saturday & Sunday 8am to 6pm
• The Flea Market at Eastern Market Open every Sunday 10am to 5pm

More information can be found on the website: www.easternmarket.net